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Audi Q3 vs BMW X1

2016 Audi Q3
2016 Audi Q3
$33,700MSRP
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2016 BMW X1
2016 BMW X1
$34,800MSRP
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2016 Audi Q3
$33,700MSRP
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2016 BMW X1
$34,800MSRP
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Overview

MSRP

$33,700

MSRP

$34,800

Listings

5738

Listings

8946

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

6.0 out of 10

Expert reviews

7.0 out of 10

Reviews Summary

Compact crossovers and SUVs are among the nation's hottest-selling vehicles, and that means plenty of choices. Audi's latest is the Q3, which slots below the compact Q5 and the three-row Q7. There's a substantial discount between the Q3 and Q5, too, which may entice Audi buyers looking to cut their car payments.

Reviews Summary

The march of Xs rolls on and cannot stop, especially when it comes to the little BMW X1. Redesigned for 2016, the X1 arrives right as compact luxury SUV sales are surging. That might be good for BMW, but is this second-generation X1 worth your attention, now that it’s based on the company’s Mini platform? Of course it is—to a point.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.0L 200 hp I4

Engine

2.0L 228 hp I4

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

AWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

200 hp @ 5100 rpm

Horsepower

228 hp @ 5000 rpm

MPG City

20

MPG City

22

MPG Highway

29

MPG Highway

32
2016 Audi Q3
2016 Audi Q3
$33,700MSRP
Overview
Overview
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2016 BMW X1
2016 BMW X1
$34,800MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2016 Audi Q3
$33,700MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2016 BMW X1
$34,800MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

MSRP
$33,700
$34,800
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.4

4.4

Expert reviews

6.0 out of 10

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7.0 out of 10

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Summary
Compact crossovers and SUVs are among the nation's hottest-selling vehicles, and that means plenty of choices. Audi's latest is the Q3, which slots below the compact Q5 and the three-row Q7. There's a substantial discount between the Q3 and Q5, too, which may entice Audi buyers looking to cut their car payments.
The march of Xs rolls on and cannot stop, especially when it comes to the little BMW X1. Redesigned for 2016, the X1 arrives right as compact luxury SUV sales are surging. That might be good for BMW, but is this second-generation X1 worth your attention, now that it’s based on the company’s Mini platform? Of course it is—to a point.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
2.0L 200 hp I4
2.0L 228 hp I4
Drive Train
FWD
AWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
200 hp @ 5100 rpm
228 hp @ 5000 rpm
MPG City
20
22
MPG Highway
29
32
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