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Home›Consumption›Audi Q3 vs BMW X3

Consumption comparison

Audi Q3 SUV vs BMW X3 xDrive20d G01: how much do I save per year?

Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.

AudiPetrol

Q3 SUV

60 L · 2026

8,4 L/100km

VS
BMWDieselMost economical

X3 xDrive20d G01

68 L · 2021

5,1 L/100km

MotorwayRange & chargingPerformance0-100, top speedConsumptionAnnual TCO

Annual mileage

15 000 km/an

5 000 km50 000 km

Simulated driving mix

Drag anywhere on the bar to adjust

Fuel price

Petrol 95 : 1,99 €/L·Diesel : 1,75 €/L

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

Typical annual usage : Mix 30% city / 50% road / 20% motorway

AudiPetrol

Q3 SUV

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

2 432€

16,21 € / 100 km

Equivalent to 1 222 L of petrol 95 per year

Weighted consumption
8,1 L/100km
Fuel price
1,99 €/L
Fuel used
1222,2 L per year
BMWPetrolMost economical

X3 xDrive20d G01

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

1 354€

9,03 € / 100 km

Equivalent to 681 L of petrol 95 per year

Weighted consumption
5,2 L/100km
Fuel price
1,75 €/L
Fuel used
774,0 L per year
Annual gap X3 xDrive20d vs Q3 SUV+1 078 €/an≈ 542 L petrol 95

BMW X3 xDrive20d G01 costs 1 078 €/an less in energy than Audi Q3 SUV, over 15 000 km for this driving mix.

≈ 542 L of petrol 95 saved per year

Your savings over the ownership period

Cumulative projection by annual mileage. The cheaper-to-run vehicle widens the gap year after year.

Annual mileage

15 000 km/an

1 year

1 078 €

≈ 542 L petrol 95

3 years

3 233 €

≈ 1625 L petrol 95

5 years

5 389 €

≈ 2708 L petrol 95

10 years

10 777 €

≈ 5416 L petrol 95

Cumulative savings for BMW X3 xDrive20d G01 versus Audi Q3 SUV. Excluding purchase, insurance, maintenance and depreciation.

Annual fuel cost breakdown

Projection over 15 000 km/year.

Audi

Q3 SUV

Fuelkm/year€/kmAnnual cost
Annual fuel1,99 €/L15 000 km0,162 €/km2 432 €
BMW

X3 xDrive20d G01

Fuelkm/year€/kmAnnual cost
Annual fuel1,75 €/L15 000 km0,090 €/km1 354 €

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW X3 xDrive20d is about 40% cheaper than the Audi Q3 SUV with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices — simulate for your profile.

The BMW X3 xDrive20d is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.