Audi Q3 vs BMW X1 comparison review - Old rivalry renewed | OVERDRIVE

The Audi Q3 and BMW X1 are the two newest entrants in the small luxury SUV segment. So how do the two stack up against each other? We find out in this detailed comparison review.
The Audi Q3 finally came to India in its second-gen guise last year and there’s a new BMW X1 after what seems like forever. Yes, the Audi is a petrol with AWD and the BMW a FWD diesel, but they are similarly price, are of about the same size and project a similar image. In this video we take you through the two luxury SUVs interiors, specifications, safety credentials and driving impressions to tell you which one might be the better choice.
#bmwx1 #audiq3 #SUV
0:00 Introduction
0:25 Styling
2:13 Boot Space
2:24 Engine & Performance
5:39 Fuel Efficiency (tested)
6:02 Drive modes
7:20 Ride & Handling
9:35 Cabin
12:44 Features & safety
13:23 Rear Seat
15:10 Verdict
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[@aadityaacharya4]

Very confusing review. The anchor is swinging on both sides after each sentence 😔😔

[@tuhinguha8758]

Please watch till the end

[@AJASP.K]

😂

[@aadityaacharya4]

@@tuhinguha8758 sorry. No offence!

[@carone01]

It is hard to say which one is better when both are good in every prospect

[@aadityaacharya4]

@@carone01 fair enough!

[@sudirsankr3361]

Q3 sport back is the best looking luxury entry SUV.

[@THUGPUTIN]

I really thought it look bad(not a fan of raised sedan design) but, DAMN...... Just saw one on road with sky blue color and it has the best road presence than any premium car.... The new 2025 q3 and mini countryman 2024 will definitely destroy benz gla and bmw x1... Both bmw and benz are becoming arrogant due to blind sales..

[@shakeebahmer]

No... Nobody has praised the new X1 with that puny engine... Q3 is simply the best in the segment

[@ankitanand676]

I will prefer the Q3 sportback over the normal Q3 just for it's coupe A stance

[@prasanthnaidu1]

I own the 18D. I praise it :)

[@gopthorclapcosmicarmoursup6622]

bro there's only 20 Horsepower difference and if takes The diesel engine of bmw x1 than I would have More torque than q3 simple as that

[@nitishbshetty2136]

Having test driven both these cars, I can relate to why the presenter is taking both sides. Both are good in every category. Ofcourse the new x1 is underpowered, but due to their good transmission tuning it is only evident if you go pedal to the metal. We own the previous gen x1, only at higher speeds you feel the lack of power in new x1. That is where q3 shines. Dont think hes trying to be in the good books of certain brands.

[@ramkrishnayadav5249]

the person in the video doesnt seem to have any interest in making the video he is very mechanical in it. I observed the same thing in the vellfire video as well

[@lokeshvigil8497]

U cant beat an Audi ❤❤😂😂

[@siddhantpahwa8933]

“Let’s just follow the middle path and stay away from recommending or praising either car over the other. At the end of the day, we need to be in the good books of both brands.” Disappointingly confusing for us viewers. You need to have a clear opinion.

[@sankhdeepmitra5332]

The Bane of auto journalism in India these days. They just need to have a spine!

[@tuhinguha8758]

Did you check the points table slide? And hear the verdict? The idea was to judge each car fully on their merits before reaching a conclusion

[@sankhdeepmitra5332]

​@@tuhinguha8758Fair point, Tuhin. I stand corrected. I hope you will consider spending more time to explain the scoring. Even summarizing the section-wise winner at each stage will help us viewers more.

[@tuhinguha8758]

Yes that's a good suggestion. We can look into incorporating something like this in our videos.

[@maddyst]

Not the best of the reviews out there. Making me more curious to know, what made you choose a diesel to compare with a petrol. While the BMW X1 petrol comes with a 3 cylinder tiny engine with poor torque, in this video, we see time and again, the anchor says BMW has more torque than Q3. Aren’t diesels supposed to come with a higher torque anyway by the virtue of design. And also the anchor is not sure about which is better, keeps swinging on his own verdicts and confuses the viewers. Sorry, got a bit irritated and had to put off the video half way through.

[@jainshashank]

Ya.. even displays that "tongue in mouth" expression after every sentence 😅

[@prathameshrivonkar7215]

I find the Q3’s interior to be a lot more modern, plush and at the same time very very functional. Audi has done a great job of getting down the layout and the plushness of their flagship Q8 into this entry level SUV. The X1’s interior on the other hand looks futuristic but very childish in my opinion. The asymmetrical design looks messed up.. and they have also downgraded and downsized their infotainment screen from its larger siblings. But the final verdict will definitely depend on the power both cars offer. I mean its going to be really embarrassing to see a 20 lakh Verna Turbo gapping your 60 lakh so called ‘BMW’ (also i’m talking about the Petrol Engines here) so yes Audi might have been late to the party with its Q3. But in this segment, the FWD 136 HP X1 just cannot compete with the Quattro AWD 188 HP beast. Feels like comparing the Q3 to the Kia Seltos when we see the power figures.

[@ramspace]

Please resubmit the clip without the music.

[@dr.nikunjpateldentist]

X1 at this price comes without x drive.. 0 to 100 time is as low as car costing 20 lac .. And much more to say... 3 cylinder that to in bmw.. 250 NM torque in petrol... Shame on this model.. Why company wants to go and complete with 20 lacs car😂😂

[@stophatred3030]

What was the verdict?

[@channel_dis]

Sorry to say…really sorry to say….I am having serious difficulty in following his way of presentation and accent….OD you have made a mistake in choosing your new presenter! I am at 1 min of this video and I am stopping!!! 😢

[@ramspace]

The loud music does not help.

[@raktimhazarika8937]

One is petrol and the other is Diesel ⛽ is there anything to compare 🤔 it should be petrol vs petrol and diesel vs diesel for both the cars. Diesel and petrol cars have a vast difference in their torque ratio and bhp which ends up in delivering different driving experience.

[@user-vg3ev7ph1i]

These cars are victims of restrictions on average emissions across the lineup. Carmakers are continuously downsizing their smaller engines to keep their overall average low.

[@ramkii]

Very fair comparison, petrol Q3 vs diesel X1 instead of petrol X1. /s

[@ramkii]

You are totally missing the point, this comparison should be petrol q3 vs petrol x1.@@ninad2905

[@lokeshvigil8497]

Petrol X1 is a gone case

[@dronacharyar]

Sorry if i am being rude, but the way things are presented are very confusing. Presenter should be more clear and precise to points. He is swinging his words here and there.

[@Krieky]

There is literally nothing separating the two cars, as the reviewer demonstrated. Both are great buys. Do an inky-pinky-ponky and pick your choice that way.

[@kumarhemant6968]

You said both cars have AWD option i am not sure if it is true

[@tuhinguha8758]

I said both can be had as AWD. Explained earlier that X1 isn't offered with it in India

[@sidbp]

Q3 or X1? Neither.. Get a Kodiaq L&K... More competent for a significantly lesser price!

[@StartreckTu]

Badge is meh... BMW or Audi badges are in a different league.

[@BhaskarDeva]

I’ve owned the new gen Q3 for the past 2 years in its Sportback avatar with a 2L (200ps/400nm) diesel engine in 40TDi sline edition. I’ve clocked over 30k kms on the Q3. Honestly, I’m looking forward to moving to an x3 next year. I regret not getting an x1 to begin with.

[@arshjotjattana1210]

Are you living abroad

[@sanjaybabar6072]

So basically you are not happy with Q3? please share your verdict & experience

[@BhaskarDeva]

@@sanjaybabar6072 The diesel mill on the Audi Q3 feels underwhelming and downright boring. To make things worse - the Sportback version comes with stiffer suspension and larger wheels which ensure ever undulation on the road is amplified and passed on to the occupants frequently. The steering setup on Q3 feels disconnected and lacks feels / feedback - something I wasn't expecting given than Q3 isn't the cheapest SUV in Audi's lineup anymore - its the Q2 now. The X1 with a 2.0 Diesel which makes the same amount of power feels a lot more responsive and the ride feels more sophisticated. The iDrive system on the X1 feels more modern and functional - you can really customize a lot of things to your taste eg the speed increments when you use the cruise control up/down toggles etc. The steering feedback on the BMW feels proper and confidence inspiring. I'd certainly get a BMW suv next the time around. For the record, I owned a Q3 since 2021 and my wife currently owns a BMW. On more occasions - I found myself gravitating towards the BMW keys!

[@sanjaybabar6072]

@@BhaskarDeva Thanks a lot for your feedback

[@jschauhan254]

Any day Q3❤❤

[@manvirsingh2322]

Sorry to say but presenter needs to up its game.. Very confusing and very low energy presentation. Never expected from OD

[@narendrairengbam112]

The headlights design on the audi Q3 is very familiar and looks common with a design similar to the ones Honda City and Verna had or has. They could have given a more unique and fresh design, nevertheless they look good and goes with the design of the car.

[@rajeshvs4238]

Who needs 150 hp x1 it’s not worth 50 L. Q3 is better package with punchy engine , responsive dct and Quattro system . It’s surprisingly fun to drive and comfortable than x1

[@TurboCharged-bb9pw]

Xc40 and GLA are missing

[@callsigncrusader9877]

Bmw all the way , i really liked spacious cabin

[@Saba_Demitri]

Expected a professional video not some gibberish, go pro like footage & childish transitions. You guys are good for Rs. 30,000 bike reviews only

[@bharath1578]

He is comparing Deisel and petrol.. Anchor needs to get his basics right.. He needs to compare with petrol X1…

[@tuhinguha8758]

This was the only X1 available to us. The cars were judged on their individual merits as petrol and diesel cars which is why there's not much difference in the points they scored on efficiency.

[@bharath1578]

Thanx for ur reply..

[@ghostrider6840]

A diesel engine revving at 25000 rpm😮...😅 (3.48) vehicle spec😅

[@sameerlanjekar2150]

Audi before start watching. My choice.

[@dipurevindranadhan9391]

Is this a BMW sponsored video ?😊

[@kostinarain7373]

Q3, at least it gets a 4 cylinder

[@ShubhamPatel-bg1ot]

Boring and confusing presentation . Resubmit the video without music . Why you have to put sudden loud music right after a quite speech? Disappointing.

[@abhi00723]

Audi Q3 if you are looking for power and BMW X1 if you want a feature rich car.

[@anirudh727]

Why first car ? Why not second car? 😂

[@AchalMaheshwari]

Very poor and lack luster anchor

[@godisbak8460]

Seltos jis price me aati h vo best h, 😂😂

[@vikashanda5028]

He doesn't know anything about driving dynamics..I have driven both cars and Q3 is definitely a better car to drive

[@SaurabhSharma-bl9zq]

The reviewer is so bored 😮

[@paritoshtaklikar9894]

You guys really need better videographers

[@itstarang4220]

This man is about to sleep 😴

[@ravishankars6707]

If a supposed luxury and sporty brand like BMW comes up with 3 cylinder engine, the answer should be no. Why would anyone spend so much money to buy car with 3 cylinder engine? To save fuel costs??

[@tuhinguha8758]

Almost true😅

[@ravis_1976]

Review looks far away from the ground reality.

[@abhishekkushwaha29]

It seems like the reviewer was sleeping and he was forced to give the review. 😂 Boring content delivered. Pass.....!🤮

[@bvishalpandey2763]

He's very clear he's inclined to BMW

[@mahamedha4]

Total confusing review... q3 is all wheel drive and x1 is not and this guy is not talking about it at all😅

[@manishpuri4688]

Too much contradiction in review...!

[@FeelMyLove007]

Any day bmw❤

[@Outlander-ee6nm]

Nonsense review.. presenter has no clarity at all.. & mainly they have to compare petrol to petrol not with 2 different engines. Q3 is way better performance wise. Even with looks Q3 sport back is the best. Don’t see any downside in Q3 interiors also, it’s very clean & classy. X1 feels very plasticky & right on face.

[@waseemamin757]

Best option is VW Tiguan.

[@lokeshvigil8497]

Exactly but Q3 giving a discount of 10-12'lakhs with 5 yrs warranty & 3 yrs maintenance free who will buy Tiguan at the same price.

[@eriktenhag2022]

1.5, 3 cylinder is a disgrace

[@RahulMahajanGoogle]

Confusing.. Why not compare X1 Petrol with Q3? If you do not have right cars why do the review thing? What about Q3 Sportsback? One is 1.5 vs Audi being 2, no significant feedback on this. In my experience, with AC on and 4 passengers on a hill, engine capacity matters, but anchor is busy driving.

[@vishalpr8957]

Nah mate q3 powers out better paying 60lakhs for 140bhp,as an enthusiast nope,that’s why passed on the x1 and got the kodiaq sportline rather which also comes with bucket seats with alcantara and launch control along with the steel grey colour,what else could I ask for ?

[@lagankhurana]

Bikegi to gla hi

[@jainshashank]

Wasteful. It's like a review to feel BMW and an essay on Audi. The least you need to do is show the vehicle when talking about it. Maybe the Audi was taken away in the middle of their day's work :😅

[@vikashilpa]

Wat a waste of time 🤮🤮🤮

[@axe8039]

Mahindra xuv even tata harrier/safari gives better power than BMW x1

[@krishnenduganguly7064]

Stupid Companies, don't compare & mix w Water & Milk.

[@RohitYadav-lm2ty]

How much bmw paid for this video😂,, bmw quality is very bad,, if you compare to Q3

[@Winzrful]

Never been so bored watching a car review. 🥱

[@user-vg3ev7ph1i]

How can a video about boring cars not be boring

[@ethicalsurgery]

Audi is the best petrol

[@sarathchandran8183]

Buying an audi q3 = volkswagen Troc. + wasting money.😂

[@baunbaun82]

Not Troc but Tiguan.

[@fardimnazir666]

But investing in a super expensive car that is less power than Kia Seltos isn't wasteful?

[@baunbaun82]

@@fardimnazir666 are you comparing q3 with seltos? 1) Q3 is in a segment above fortuner which is 2 or may be 3 segments above seltos, 2) Q3 is a euro ncap 5 star car, seltos is a tin ka dabba even worse in build quality than creta, 3) q3 offers AWD. No sane person will compare them ! :) If you are comparing seltos and x1, bmw is notorious for understating the power specs of their car. Just don't go by the bhp and torque numbers in manuals. Safety is another factor bmw will win hands down.

[@fardimnazir666]

@@baunbaun82 Throw your temper aside and read my comment again. I'm clearly comparing X1....no matter how much you want to defend, a 1.5 3 cylinder engine is absolutely dreadful for a so called premium crossover.

[@baunbaun82]

@@fardimnazir666 comparing X1 with seltos is a joke.

[@hariharane51]

Lol both have same handling scores not sure how much audi paid them !!!

[@AvinashKumar-bw3py]

Can we atleast not have gay reviewers for car videos? Keep them for makeup videos.