Compare Audi Q5 vs BMW X3

Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Transmission

7-Speed Automatic

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 23 MPG

Hwy: 28 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 25 MPG

Hwy: 29 MPG

Fuel Tank Capacity

18.5 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

17.2 gallons

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

26

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Engine and Transmission

Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Horsepower

261 hp @ 5000 rpm

248 hp @ 5200 rpm

Torque

273 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm

258 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm

Transmission

7-Speed Automatic

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Rear-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

4,079 lbs

3,931 lbs

Maximum Towing Capacity

4,400 lbs

N/A

Fuel Economy

Combined

25 MPG

27 MPG

City

23 MPG

25 MPG

Highway

28 MPG

29 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.1 Tons/yr

6.6 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

18.5 gallons

17.2 gallons

Cruising Range City

425.5 miles

430 miles

Cruising Range Highway

518 miles

498.8 miles

Exterior Dimensions

Length

184.3 in

185.9 in

Height

65.5 in

66 in

Max Width

74.5 in

74.4 in

Front Width

63.6 in

63.8 in

Rear Width

63.3 in

64.4 in

Wheelbase

111 in

112.8 in

Ground Clearance

N/A

7.2 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

41 in

40.3 in

Front Seat Headroom

40.2 in

41.1 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

57.7 in

57.6 in

Rear Seat Leg Room

37.8 in

36.4 in

Rear Seat Headroom

37.7 in

39.1 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

56.5 in

56 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1

53.1 ft³

62.7 ft³

Cargo Volume to Seat 2

25.1 ft³

28.7 ft³

Cargo Volume to Seat 3

25.1 ft³

28.7 ft³

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

38.7 ft

39.4 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels

Front Wheel Size

19" x 8"

18" x 7"

Rear Wheel Size

19" x 8"

18" x 7"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Multi-Link

Strut

Rear Suspension

Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire

P235/60HR19

P225/60HR18

Rear Tire

P235/60HR19

P225/60HR18

Spare Tire

Compact

N/A

Standard Exterior Colors

Brilliant Black
Ibis White

Alpine White
Jet Black

Optional Exterior Colors

Florett Silver Metallic
Glacier White Metallic
Manhattan Gray Metallic
Mythos Black Metallic
Navarra Blue Metallic

Black Sapphire Metallic
Carbon Black Metallic
Dark Graphite Metallic
Glacier Silver Metallic
Mineral White Metallic
Phytonic Blue Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

Atlas Beige, Leather Seating Surfaces
Black, Leather Seating Surfaces
Okapi Brown, Leather Seating Surfaces
Rock Gray, Leather Seating Surfaces

Black, SensaTec Upholstery
Canberra Beige/Black, SensaTec Upholstery

Optional Interior Materials

N/A

Black w/Oyster Stitching, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
Canberra Beige/Black, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
Cognac w/Contrast Stitch, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
Oyster w/Contrast Stitch, Vernasca Leather Upholstery

Infotainment

HD Radio

Standard

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Hard Disk Drive Media Storage

Not Available

Optional

Premium Sound System

Optional

Satellite Radio

Standard

Smart Device Integration

Standard

WiFi Hotspot

Optional

Standard

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Cloth Seats

Standard

Leather Seats

Standard

Leather Steering Wheel

Standard

Premium Synthetic Seats

Standard

Vinyl Seats

Standard

Woodgrain Interior Trim

Standard

Sun/Moonroof

Standard

Optional

Comfort

Head-Up Display

Not Available

Optional

Navigation System

Optional

Standard

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Liftgate

Standard

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Not Available

Optional

Automatic Parking

Not Available

Optional

Climate Control

Standard

Cooled Front Seat(s)

Optional

Cruise Control

Standard

Hands-Free Liftgate

Standard

Optional

Heated Front Seat(s)

Standard

Optional

Heated Rear Seat(s)

Not Available

Optional

Heated Steering Wheel

Standard

Optional

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Standard

Power Driver Seat

Standard

Power Passenger Seat

Standard

Remote Trunk Release

Standard

Seat Memory

Standard

Universal Garage Door Opener

Standard

Rear A/C

Standard

Keyless Start

Standard

Telematics

Standard

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Not Available

Standard

Cross-Traffic Alert

Standard

Rear Parking Aid

Standard

Blind Spot Monitor

Standard

Lane Departure Warning

Not Available

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist

Not Available

Optional

ABS

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Side Crash Rating

Rollover Rating

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Knee Air Bag

Not Available

Standard

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Rear Side Air Bag

Optional

Not Available

Warranty Summary

Basic

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Corrosion

12 Years / Unlimited Miles

Drivetrain

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Hybrid/Electric Components

8 Years / 100,000 Miles

N/A

Roadside Assistance

4 Years / Unlimited Miles

Maintenance

N/A

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

Compare Audi Q5 vs BMW X3

Overview

Photos

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Weight and Towing

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Cargo Space

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Optional Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

Optional Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

US NHTSA crash test result

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary