Audi Q3 vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Audi Q3 · BMW X1
- Length172.8 in
- Height62.6 in
- Wheelbase102.5 in
- Ground clearance6.7 in
- Curb weight3,494 lb – 3,682 lb
- Width72.1 in
- BMW X1 width72.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi Q3 is 4.4 in shorter (172.8 in vs 177.2 in)
- Width: Audi Q3 is 0.5 in narrower (72.1 in vs 72.6 in)
- Height: BMW X1 is 2.0 in taller (62.6 in vs 64.6 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 106.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 162 lb heavier (3,588 lb vs 3,750 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 162 lb heavier (3,588 lb vs 3,750 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 106.0 in)
- Height: BMW X1 is 2.0 in taller (62.6 in vs 64.6 in)
- Length: Audi Q3 is 4.4 in shorter (172.8 in vs 177.2 in)
- Width: Audi Q3 is 0.5 in narrower (72.1 in vs 72.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi Q3 — Audi Q3 is shorter by 4.4 in Check garage fit for Audi Q3 · garage fit for BMW X1
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi Q3 — Audi Q3 is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi Q3 — Based on length × width (Audi Q3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi Q3 | BMW X1 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.8 in | 177.2 in | 4.4 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 72.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 62.6 in | 64.6 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 106.0 in | 3.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,588 lb | 3,750 lb | 162 lb |
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