Comparison - BMW X1 xDrive20i M Sport 2020 - vs - Audi RS Q3 2020

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Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
£
32,758
Updated: 
06 Jul 2020
$
57,600
Updated: 
05 Jul 2020
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Four Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2020
2020
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
Automatic
7-speed dual-clutch
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
16.10gals
16.60gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Alpine White
#E5E5E5
Black Sapphire
#161616
Mineral White
#DBDAD8
Mineral Grey
#616669
Misano Blue metallic
#226CAF
Storm Bay metallic
#747B83
Color: 
Nardo grey
#625E6F
Pulse orange
#D5484A
Turbo blue
#0C81DC
Kyalami green
#007544
Glacier white, metallic
#EAEAEC
Tango red, metallic
#8F1828
Mythos black, metallic
#000000
Daytona grey, pearl effect
#38414F

Electric

Top Speed: 
138mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
7.20s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

By going transverse-engined the X1 has become technically less distinctive, but more useful in the real world.This is the second-generation BMW X1. The smallest BMW SUV. And this time around there’s been a big change. It’s based not on the natively rear-drive platform of the last one, but on the same front-drive/4WD setup as the 2 Series Active Tourer MPV, Mini Countryman and so-on.

Pros
Performance,
chassis and space,
much-improved style

Cons
Not cheap,
interior a bit old-feeling,
slightly brittle ride

By: 
topgear.com

"The BMW X1 is an economical, practical and good-to-drive compact SUV that’s better-looking than the model it replaced"There are two petrol engines to choose from, a 138bhp three-cylinder, 1.5-litre petrol engine is offered in the front-wheel drive X1 sDrive18i, while the sDrive20i sits on the next rung of the ladder with a 2.0-litre, 189bhp engine, and the four-wheel drive xDrive20i sits above that. The latter is a quick car, reaching 62mph from rest in just over seven seconds, although its fuel economy can't match the less expensive model.

PROS
Very good to drive
Cheap to run
Practical

CONS
Expensive to buy
Baffling list of optional extras
Basic model is two-wheel-drive only

By: 
carbuyer.co.uk

The BMW X1 is a fun-to-drive and well-built alternative to the likes of the Volvo XC40 and Audi Q3.

Pros
Enjoyable to drive
High-quality interior
Decent cabin space

Cons
A little noisy at speed
Limited smartphone mirroring
Alternatives have bigger boots

By: 
carwow.co.uk

A unique turbocharged five-cylinder engine with nearly 400 horses makes the redesigned-for-2020 RS Q3 an exotic performance SUV that we can't buy.

Pros
Gutsy power delivery,
quirky five-cylinder sound,
impressively neutral handling for an SUV.

Cons
The U.S. still can't have it,
AMG and Porsche both offer more power in their competitors.

By: 
caranddriver.com

The RS Q3 might be exceedingly fast in a straight line, but it just isn’t that much fun. Numb steering and a tendency to wash wide at the front count against it, while many will find its ride a bit too firm for their liking. For this money, the Porsche Macan S feels plusher and is more enjoyable to drive, even if it isn’t as fast.

Pros
Fast
Well-equipped
Sounds good

Cons
Stiff ride
Not that much fun
Interior doesn’t feel that luxurious for a £50k SUV

By: 
whatcar.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy Info: 
38mpgUK Combined
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
20
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
5
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.50L
Torque: 
207ft-lbs
354ft-lbs
at 5 850rpm
Horsepower: 
192hp
400hp
at 7 000rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
36.00Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
no
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Keyless Ignition
Leather Steering Wheel
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Electric Power Steering
front and rear sensors
Privacy glass – dark tinted rear and rear side windows
360 degree cameras
Progressive steering

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
175.00in
177.40in
Width: 
81.10in
79.60in
Height: 
62.90in
61.20in
Ground Clearance: 
7.20in
Front Track: 
61.50in
62.50in
Rear Track: 
61.60in
62.30in
Wheel Base: 
105.10in
105.50in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
41.90
41.40
Rear Head Room: 
38.40
Front Leg Room: 
40.40in
Rear leg room: 
37.00in
Front Hip Room: 
56.60in
Front Shoulder Room: 
55.60in
59.30in
Rear Hip Room: 
55.10in
Rear Shoulder room: 
55.20in
57.70in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
58.00cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1620lbs
1653lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
27.00cu.ft
18.70cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
3461.00lbs
3780.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
no
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
no

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
2 One-Touch Power Windows
Remote Keyless Power Door Locks
Heated Mirrors
power steering
Privacy glass
Electric rear tailgate

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Seat heating, front
Sport seats, front
Bucket Front Seats
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
8 -Way Power Driver Seat
Leatherette
Electric seats for driver and front passenger including adjustment of seat height, fore/aft position, seat angle and backrest angle
4-way electric lumbar support
RS sport seats at front with integrated head restraints in fine Nappa leather with honeycomb stitching
RS embossing; upper sections of the seat side bolsters in Alcantara
Interior elements in black Alcantara – trim on the decorative surface of the dashboard, and on the door armrests
Heated front seats; adjustable in three stages
Rear Seats Features: 
Sliding rear seat bench
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Folding Center Armrest
Rear Ventilation Ducts
Folding center armrest
Rear seat bench with adjustable length and backrest angle
40:20:40 split folding and rear centre armrest with cup holder

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension
RS sport suspension - electronically controlled adaption of the dampers to different driving situations; dynamic or comfortoriented characteristics can be changed via the Audi drive select system

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
no
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Air conditioning, automatic with two-zone control
Extended storage
Rear-view mirror, automatically dimming
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
3-zone climate control – separately adjustable temperature and air distribution settings for front left and right-hand sides and rear
Auto dimming interior mirror, frameless
Aluminium look in the interior – mirror adjustment switch, on the window control switches, the control buttons for the parking brake and on door strips

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
BMW Navigation System
BMW Online Services
BMW TeleServices
Real Time Traffic Information
Remote Services
7 Total Speakers
205 Watts Stereo Output
Online traffic information with hazard alert
Destination entry via myAudi or Google Maps
Wi-Fi hotspot
Google services
Audi virtual cockpit plus – fully digital configurable instrument cluster with 12.3 inch high resolution colour display. Featuring RS-specific design and RS menu with power/torque display, G meter and lap timer
Audi smartphone interface – connects to Apply CarPlay and Anrdoid Auto via USB to access approved apps via the MMI interface; includes wireless Apple CarPlay
Audi music interface – 2 USB interfaces (1 USB type A and 1 USB type C interface) in front with charging and data transfer functionality. Also includes 2 USB interfaces (type C) in the rear with charging function
Bang & Olufsen 3D Sound System – surround sound reproduction via 15 high-performance loudspeakers including subwoofer; 16-channel amplifier with a total output of 680 watts

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
LED headlights
Headlight washer system
Dynamic indicators at front and rear, turning light, all-weather light, manoeuvring light, motorway light and automatic-dynamic headlight range control
Roof rails in black
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
18"
21"
Wheels more: 
Painted Alloy Wheels
Run Flat Tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R18
Width: 
255.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
35
Diameter: 
R21

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
ventilated discs
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
ventilated discs
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Turn Signal Mirrors
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Emergency Braking Preparation
Post-Collision Safety System
Lane Departure Warning Accident Avoidance System
Seat belt reminders for all passengers
Seat belts with pre-tensioners at front and outer rear
ABS, ASR, EDL and Brake Assist
Electromechanical parking brake
Hill hold assist
Hill descent control
Lane departure warning – with lane keeping assist
Lane change warning – warns the driver of a potential hazard when changing lanes
multifunction camera
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