Audi Q3 vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Audi Q3 · BMW X1
- Length176.6 in
- Height64.1 in
- Wheelbase105.5 in
- Ground clearance6.7 in
- Curb weight3,905 lb – 3,916 lb
- Width72.8 in
- BMW X1 width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X1 is 1.1 in shorter (176.6 in vs 175.5 in)
- Width: BMW X1 is 1.1 in narrower (72.8 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Audi Q3 is 1.2 in taller (64.1 in vs 62.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi Q3 has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (105.5 in vs 105.1 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X1 has 0.5 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 7.2 in)
- Curb weight: Audi Q3 is 277 lb heavier (3,911 lb vs 3,634 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi Q3 is 277 lb heavier (3,911 lb vs 3,634 lb)
- Ground clearance: BMW X1 has 0.5 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 7.2 in)
- Height: Audi Q3 is 1.2 in taller (64.1 in vs 62.9 in)
- Width: BMW X1 is 1.1 in narrower (72.8 in vs 71.7 in)
- Length: BMW X1 is 1.1 in shorter (176.6 in vs 175.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X1 — BMW X1 is shorter by 1.1 in Check garage fit for Audi Q3 · garage fit for BMW X1
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X1 — BMW X1 is narrower by 1.1 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X1 — BMW X1 has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X1 — Based on length × width (BMW X1)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi Q3 | BMW X1 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.6 in | 175.5 in | 1.1 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 71.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 64.1 in | 62.9 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.5 in | 105.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in | 7.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,911 lb | 3,634 lb | 277 lb |
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