The Audi Q5 has always been the sportier, more advanced and more dynamic member of the luxury compact SUV segment. That’s why it tops the charts in Canada in terms of sales. It offers several levels of performance, hybrid efficiency and a chassis that offers the best balance between comfort and performance.
Here, we compare the 2022 Audi Q5 with the 2022 BMW X3.The Audi Q5 is much more efficient
Not only does the 2022 Audi Q5 offer the most powerful base powertrain in this comparison, it is also more efficient. The base Audi Q5 uses a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged engine with an output of 261 horsepower. It is more powerful than the X3’s base engine, which is also a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine which only outputs 248 horsepower.
The Audi Q5 uses the world-renowned Quattro AWD system, this system is more capable and advanced in all conditions when compared to the X3’s xDrive system.
In terms of efficiency, the Q5’s plug-in hybrid model, the 55 TFSI e, moves ahead of the X3. It delivers 362 horsepower and uses as little as 9.4 L/100 km city and 8.8 L/100 km on the highway. It can drive for 35 kilometres without using a single drop of gas.
The BMW X3’s plug-in hybrid is less powerful at only 288 horsepower. Also, the range is only at 29 kilometres and the city fuel consumption is higher with a rating of 11.0 L/100 km.
The X3 has more powerful variants, but they are much costlier than the Audi’s top SQ5 trim, which offers plenty of power for the Q5.
The Audi Q5 is more technological and more affordable
The Audi Q5 has a lot more to offer than the BMW X3. Yet, it is still more accessible. The 2022 Audi Q5 has a starting price of $48,000. The BMW X3 offers much less value, with a starting price of $52,990.
You’ll also discover that the 2022 Audi Q5 is engineered for comfort and technology inside. Materials and textures are much more refined than what you will find in the X3.
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