Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI vs BMW X3 sDrive30i

Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI

Suv · Gasoline · AWD

BMW X3 sDrive30i

Suv · Gasoline · RWD

Car A

Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI

An all-weather, five-seat SUV that balances everyday performance with family practicality for growing families and road trips. Reliability and safety rank highly in our signals, though cargo-heavy or performance-first buyers may want more.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety7.6 L/100kmAWD

Car B

BMW X3 sDrive30i

A well-rounded RWD SUV that balances family practicality and efficiency with confident everyday performance. Strong reliability and safety signals make it an easy pick for growing families and road trips.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety252 hp

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 75 / 75

City 45 / 44

Budget / value 59 / 58

Road trip 63 / 57

Performance 33 / 34

Cargo 38 / 38

Practical 55 / 55

Premium 49 / 49

Winter 76 / 44

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI · Orange = BMW X3 sDrive30i

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI BMW X3 sDrive30i

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Pros & cons

Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI

Reliability and safety rank highly in the signals, good for family duty
AWD traction suits winter driving and mixed conditions
Five seats and a 550 L trunk fit growing families and road trips
Priced around 45,000, it offers good value in its segment
Not aimed at performance driving despite brisk acceleration
550 L cargo space may be tight for cargo-heavy use
Combined consumption of 7.6 may not satisfy efficiency-first shoppers
Premium pricing means it is not a low-cost choice

BMW X3 sDrive30i

Reliability and safety rank highly for stress-free family use
Efficient for its class at 8 L/100 km, helpful for commuting and trips
Practical 5-seat layout with a usable 550 L cargo area
Good value in its segment around 45,000
Rear-wheel drive only; those wanting all-weather traction may prefer AWD
Cargo space is adequate but not the roomiest if you haul bulky gear often
Gasoline powertrain only; no hybrid or electric efficiency benefits
Not aimed at performance driving despite a quick 0-100 km/h time

Verdict

Pick Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI if…

Best fuel economy

Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI uses 7.6 L/100km vs 8.0 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick BMW X3 sDrive30i if…

More power

BMW X3 sDrive30i puts out 252 hp vs 245 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI

BMW X3 sDrive30i

Verdict

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