Do you want to find out which vehicle suits you better — Audi Q3 Sportback or BMW iX1 LWB? 91Wheels brings you a clear, data-driven comparison between Audi Q3 Sportback and BMW iX1 LWB. The Audi Q3 Sportback is priced from ₹53.71 Lakh, while the BMW iX1 LWB starts at ₹51.40 Lakh (ex-showroom). The Audi Q3 Sportback comes with petrol and diesel engine options paired with both manual and automatic transmissions. It's powered by a 1984 cc engine that produces 193bhp@ 4200-6000rpm and 320Nm@1500-4100rpm of torque, offering a claimed mileage of up to 14.93 km/l. The BMW iX1 LWB, on the other hand, uses an electric motor with 66.4 kWh battery pack option. It delivers 204 bhp and 250 Nm of torque, with a certified range of up to 531 km on a single charge. Charging is convenient too — the BMW iX1 LWB supports fast charging 32 min(10% to 80%). It also comes with 2 Years/Unlimited Kms battery warranty, while installation support for home chargers may vary by city.
Audi Q3 Sportback vs BMW iX1 LWB: Specifications Comparison
Safety
Airbag Details
6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Driver Side Knee)
Airbags
6
7
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
ASR / Traction Control
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Data Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Hill Assist
Hill Descent Control
Parking Camera
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Blind Spot Detection
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock
Fog Lights
Door Ajar Warning
ADAS
ADAS Type
Level 2
Level 2
Blind Spot Monitor
BNCAP Adult Rating
Not Tested
Not Tested
BNCAP Child Rating
Not Tested
Not Tested
BNCAP Rating
Not Tested
Not Tested
GNCAP Adult Rating
Not Tested
Not Tested
GNCAP Child Rating
Not Tested
Not Tested
GNCAP Rating
Not Tested
Not Tested
Inside Rear View Mirror
Auto Dimming
Auto Dimming
Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera
Surround View Camera
Yes& 360 View Camera
Yes& 360 View Camera
Comfort & Convenience
AC
Rear AC Vents
Automatic climate control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Cruise Control
Start / Stop Button
Power Steering
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Leather streering wheels
Keyless Entry
Smart Key
Smart Key
Parking Assist
Parking Sensors
Rear Only
Front and Rear
Electronically Adjustable Seats
Glove Box Cooling
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
Seat Upholstery
Leather
Leather
Folding Rear Seat
Split Rear Seat
Adjustable Headrests
Cup Holders
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster
Distance to Empty display
GPS & Navigation
Adjustable Steering
Electrically Adjustable
Tilt & Telescopic
Ambient Light
Cabin Lights
Front Only
Front & Rear
Charging Outlets - Front Row
12V Only
12V And Usb
Charging Outlets - Second Row
Usb Only
Usb Only
Co-Driver Seat Adjustment
Powered - 4 Way
Manual Adjust - Slide And Recline
Driver Seat Adjustment
Powered - 4 Way
Manual Adjust - Slide& Recline And Height
Front Armrest
Fixed With Storage
Fixed With Storage
Front Seat Back Pockets
Driver & Co-Driver Side
Driver & Co-Driver Side
Headlamps
Led
Led
Instrument Console
Digital
{10.25 inches}, Digital Console
Paddle Shifters
Parking Brake
Electric Park Brake
Electric Park Brake
Rear Armrest
Yes, Without Cup Holders
Yes, With Cup Holders
Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
1984 cc
Data Not Available
Engine Type
2.0L TFSI Turbocharged I4
Electric
No. of Cylinders
4
Data Not Available
No. of valves per cylinder
4
Data Not Available
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gears
7
Data Not Available
Power
193bhp@ 4200-6000rpm
204 bhp
Torque
320Nm@1500-4100rpm
250 Nm
Drivetrain
AWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
14.93 kmpl
Data Not Available
Top Speed
220 kmph
175 kmph
Acceleration
7.3 secs (0-100 km/h)
8.6 secs (0-100 km/h)
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
Data Not Available
Turbocharger
Data Not Available
Compression Ratio
9.6:1
Data Not Available
Fuelling
TFSI
Data Not Available
Battery Capacity
Data Not Available
66.4 kwh
Battery Type
Data Not Available
Lithium ion
Charging Time
Data Not Available
32 min(10% to 80%)
Fast Charging
Data Not Available
Range
Data Not Available
531 km/charge
Motor Power
Data Not Available
150000 W
Dimensions & Capacity
Length
4518 mm
4616 mm
Width
2022 mm
1845 mm
Height
1558 mm
1612 mm
Wheelbase
2680 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance
170 mm
170 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
62.4 Litres
Data Not Available
Engine Oil Capacity
4.6 Litres
Data Not Available
Boot Space
530 Litres
490 Litres
Kerb Weight
1705 kg
2085 kg
Body Type
SUV
SUV
Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
McPherson Struts
Double wishbone
Rear Suspension
4-Link Axle
Multi-link
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel
{145/80 R18}& Steel Rim
No& With Puncture Kit
Front Tyre Size
235/55 R18
225/55 R18
Rear Tyre Size
235/55 R18
225 / 55 R18
Turning Radius
5.5 meters
5.8 meters
Wheels Size
R18
R18
Wheels Type
Alloy Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Exterior
Power Windows
Front & Rear With Auto Up & Down (All Four)
Front & Rear With Auto Up & Down (All Four)
Rear Wiper
Rear Defogger
Daytime Running Lights
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Antenna
Sharkfin
Sharkfin
Bonnet
Manual Lift
Manual Lift
Bumpers
Body Coloured
Black
Outside door handles
Body Colored
Body Colored
Outside Mirrors
Electrically Adjustable with Autofold
Electrically Adjustable with Autofold
Outside Rear View Mirrors
Body Coloured
Body Coloured With Indicators
Rear Spoiler
Body Coloured Roof Mounted
Body Coloured Roof Mounted
Sunroof
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic Sunroof
Tail Gate
Manual Operation
Powered
Instrumentation
Low Fuel Level Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
Data Not Available
Shift Indicator
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
Data Not Available
Infotainment & Communication
Voice Command
Infotainment Screen
Multifunction Display
Touchscreen Size
10 inches
10.7 inches
Bluetooth Compatibility
Integrated Music System
Premium Type With Subwoofer
Premium Type With Subwoofer
Speakers
10
12
AM/FM Radio
Wireless Charger
Yes - Front
Yes - Front
Android Auto and Apple Carplay
Wired Android Auto & Apple Carplay
Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay
Warranty
Basic Warranty
2 Years/Unlimited Kms
2 Years/Unlimited Kms
Extended Warranty
Upto 7 Years/Unlimited Kms
Up to 10 Years
Pros & Cons
Pros
Coupe like roof design looks sporty
Drives easy, comfortable seats
Low NVH levels, cabin is super silent
Offers neutral handling. Ride is comfortable too
Punchy performance from the 2.0 turbo petrol
The iX1 LWB is the longest SUV in its segment, offering a tremendous amount of space for rear passengers
Packed with all the must-have features that every modern car is now offering
Features the segment’s biggest panoramic sunroof, covering an area of up to 9 square feet.
Attractive asking price of Rs 49 lakh, it makes for a highly appealing, luxurious SUV.
Its 66.4 kWh battery pack offers 531 km of MIDC range, and with a 130 kW DC fast charger, it charges from 10% to 80% in just 29 minutes.
BMW offers 8 years or up to 160,000 km of warranty.
Cons
No diesel option
Bigger Q5 is just 20% more expensive
No wireless connectivity for Android Auto / Carplay
No seat ventilation, no panoramic sunroof
When compared to its rivals, it feels less performance-oriented.
