2014 Audi Q5 vs 2014 BMW X3 vs 2014 Land Rover LR2

2014 Audi Q5

2014 BMW X3

2014 Land Rover LR2

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quattro 4-Door 2.0T Premium

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Q5 quattro 4-Door 2.0T Premium	20	28	$34,690	$37,300
Q5 quattro 4-Door 2.0T Premium Plus	20	28	$34,690	$37,300
Q5 quattro 4-Door 2.0T Prestige Hybrid	24	30	$47,710	$51,300
Q5 quattro 4-Door 3.0L TDI Premium Plus	24	31	$43,247	$46,500
Q5 quattro 4-Door 3.0L TDI Prestige	24	31	$43,247	$46,500
Q5 quattro 4-Door 3.0T Premium Plus	18	26	$41,292	$44,400
Q5 quattro 4-Door 3.0T Prestige	18	26	$41,292	$44,400
SQ5 quattro 4-Door 3.0T Premium Plus	16	23	$48,268	$51,900
SQ5 quattro 4-Door 3.0T Prestige	16	23	$48,268	$51,900

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AWD 4-Door xDrive28i

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
X3 AWD 4-Door xDrive28i	21	28	$36,615	$39,800
X3 AWD 4-Door xDrive35i	19	26	$41,310	$44,900

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AWD 4-Door

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
LR2 AWD 4-Door	17	24	$33,306	$36,600
LR2 AWD 4-Door HSE	17	24	$33,306	$36,600
LR2 AWD 4-Door HSE LUX	17	24	$33,306	$36,600

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$34,690

$36,615

$33,306

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$37,300

$39,800

$36,600

Monthly Payment Estimate

$622 / month

$663 / month

$610 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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8.2

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7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2014 Audi Q5 gets quite serious about fuel economy with TDI power; it's still one of the most elegant, truly carlike luxury crossover SUVs.

The 2014 BMW X3 is one of the sportiest-driving yet most fuel-efficient compact crossovers; and especially if you're not budget-limited you'll almost certainly be happy with its useful technology options and finely detailed cabin.

The LR2 is most at home on city streets–though it's capable of playing in the dirt–and its turbocharged engine makes it all the more fun.

TCC Likes

A lesson in good taste
Lots of drivetrain choices, all good
Quick shifts from the eight-speed

Pert, nicely sculpted exterior
Soft, finely detailed cabin
Supportive seats

Revamped interior works much better than before
A nimble Land Rover?
Back-seat space is good

TCC Dislikes

We're not sold by Drive Select's adaptive controls
Easy to spend more than $50,000
Still no standard rearview camera

Expensive options
Start-stop sometimes misses a beat
Noisy idle (28i)

Missing some of the latest safety options
Off-roading not a priority
Rear visibility isn't great

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

21 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

101.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.7

57.3

57.7

Second Leg Room (in)

37.4

36.8

36.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

39.9

Second Head Room (in)

39.1

39.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.4

57.4

Front Head Room (in)

39.4

40.7

40.2

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.9

8.3

Length, Overall (in)

182.6

183

177.1

Height, Overall (in)

65.2

65.4

68.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.5

63.4

63.5

Wheelbase (in)

110.5

110.6

104.7

Liftover Height (in)

27.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.7

74.1

75.1

Track Width, Front (in)

63.7

62.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

57.3

63.3

58.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

29.1

27.6

26.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

29.1

27.6

26.7

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

39.5

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

61.8

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

49.1

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

34.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

12.9

12.5

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.8

17.7

18.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.1

37.1

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P235/60HR18

P245/50WR18

P235/60VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/60HR18

P245/50WR18

P235/60VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

4400

3500

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

4400

3500

2000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

4400

3500

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

440

350

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

440

350

200

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4079

4068

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)

2885

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

5520

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)

2995

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

210

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1500

260 @ 1250

250 @ 1750

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

220 @ 4450

240 @ 5000

240 @ 5500

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Engine Oil Cooler

None

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.85

3.38

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.56

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Four Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.29

0.86

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

3.29

3.39

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.37

Trans Order Code

205

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.16

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.69

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

4.15

Transfer Case Model

None

Trans PTO Access

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi Q5

BMW X3

Land Rover LR2

Body Style

quattro Sport Utility

Sports Activity Vehicle

Sport Utility

Body Code

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Strut

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.75

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.75

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.8 (Est)

7.5

9.0

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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