Audi Q3 vs BMW X1

Audi Q3 vs BMW X1 Performance

When you've got a weekend full of visiting family ahead of you, you're going to need a vehicle that can keep you going. When you put either the Audi Q3 or the BMW X1 in the picture, both can offer up to 228 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque!

However, the Audi Q3 offers an additional 2.0-liter engine that cranks out 184 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque. So, if you're looking for more powertrain options, the Audi may be your top choice.

You love your family, and you love visiting them even more. To make sure you get there (even with wet roads or gravel paths along the way), these models offer all-wheel drivetrains. However, the Audi Q3 makes its quattro® all-wheel drive system standard, while the BMW X1 makes it available!

2022 Audi Q3 vs BMW X1 Comfort and Design

When put side-by-side, the 2022 Audi Q3 and BMW X1 are very similar. In fact, they both equip 18-inch wheels and roof rails to give them a sporty flair.

Ergonomics are prioritized in both models as well. Both the Audi and the BMW feature standard Power Tailgates and various zone climate control systems. So, when you need a hand or need to do a quick change of the temperature, both SUVs can offer assistance.

Where do they differ? Their seating and comfort! The Audi's seats are wrapped in leather and come standard with heating functionality. This luxury SUV adds to your comfort with a panoramic sunroof! On the other hand, the BMW X1 makes SensaTec upholstery standard-a synthetic leather material-and heated seats do not come standard on the base model.

With that being said, if you're looking for a vehicle with genuine leather seating and some all-year-round comforts, the Audi Q3 is right up your alley.

Audi Q3 vs BMW X1 Technology

As luxury vehicles, both the Audi Q3 and the BMW X1 equip advanced technologies in their cabins. In fact, both models have an 8.8-inch infotainment display that are compatible with the following connectivity features:

• Bluetooth®
• Apple CarPlay®
• Android Auto™

Better yet, you won't even have to take your hands off the wheels to play the next song or podcast episode because both SUVs utilize voice command features!

However, their difference lies in their sound systems. While both make every strum, drum, and thrum crystal clear, you'll feel like you're at a live concert performance in the Audi, thanks to its 10-speaker audio system. Unfortunately, the BMW X1 falls three speakers short.