2017 Audi Q5 vs 2017 BMW X3 - The Car Connection

2017 Audi Q5

2017 BMW X3

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2.0 TFSI Premium

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Q5 2.0 TFSI Premium	20	27	$38,038	$40,900
Q5 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus	20	27	$38,038	$40,900
Q5 3.0 TFSI Premium Plus	18	26	$43,152	$46,400
Q5 3.0 TFSI Prestige	18	26	$43,152	$46,400

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sDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
X3 sDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle	21	28	$37,745	$40,050
X3 xDrive28d Sports Activity Vehicle	N/A	N/A	$40,260	$42,750
X3 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle	21	28	$39,605	$42,050
X3 xDrive35i Sports Activity Vehicle	19	26	$46,025	$48,950

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$38,038

$37,745

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$40,900

$40,050

Monthly Payment Estimate

$682 / month

$668 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Audi Q5 soldiers on with good space and carlike handling; it's still one of the better luxury SUVs, despite its age.

The 2017 BMW X3 continues its run as one of the best compact luxury SUVs on the market—even in the face of much newer competition.

TCC Likes

Enthusiastic base engine
Simple styling
8-speed automatic is quick

Good, sedan-style looks
Very efficient interior space
Great powertrain options

TCC Dislikes

Gas mileage isn't class leading
Still a top-heavy crossover
Easy to spend more than $50,000

Gets expensive in a hurry
Start-stop should be smoother
Rearview camera is buried in options

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

37.4

36.5

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

39.9

Second Head Room (in)

39.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.4

Front Head Room (in)

39.4

40.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

101.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.7

57.3

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

65.2

66.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.5

63.4

Wheelbase (in)

110.5

110.6

Liftover Height (in)

27.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.7

74.1

Track Width, Front (in)

63.7

62.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.9

Length, Overall (in)

182.6

183.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

57.3

63.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

29.1

27.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

29.1

27.6

Brakes

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

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.8

17.7

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.1

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/60HR18

P245/50VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/60HR18

P245/50VR18

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

4400

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

4400

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

440

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

440

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

4400

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4200

4030

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

210

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

220 @ 4450

240 @ 5000

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1500

258 @ 1450

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

2.0 L/122

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

3.29

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

Trans Order Code

205

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.85

3.38

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

Trans Type

Summary

Body Style

quattro Sport Utility

Sports Activity Vehicle

Vehicle Name

Audi Q5

BMW X3

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Strut

Emissions

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

8.0

7.4

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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