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Home›Duel›Audi Q3 vs BMW X1

Performance comparison

Audi Q3 Sportback TFSI quattro S tronic 150 kW vs BMW X1 sDrive20i F48: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

AudiPetrolFaster

Q3 Sportback TFSI quattro S tronic 150 kW

204 hp · 320 Nm · 1,660 kg · 2026

VS
BMWPetrol

X1 sDrive20i F48

178 hp · 280 Nm · 1,495 kg · 2021

MotorwayRange & chargingPerformance0-100, top speedConsumptionAnnual TCO

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Q3 Sportback TFSI quattro S tronic 150 kWX1 sDrive20i F48
0–100 km/h6,98 s−0,64 s7,62 s
400 m standing start15,01 s−0,59 s15,60 s
1,000 m standing start27,79 s−0,62 s28,41 s
Top speed (electronically limited)228 km/h+2 km/h226 km/h
Power-to-weight ratio8,14 kg/hpbetter ratio8,40 kg/hp

Watch the race

Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.

AudiPetrolQ3 Sportback TFSI quattro S tronic 150 kW
Speed
0km/h
Timer
0,00s
Distance
0m
BMWPetrolX1 sDrive20i F48
Speed
0km/h
Timer
0,00s
Distance
0m
100 m
200 m
300 m
400 m
500 m
600 m
700 m
800 m
900 m
1000 m
0m → 1000m
Gap0m

Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.

PalierQ3 Sportback TFSI quattro S tronic 150 kWX1 sDrive20i F48
0–30 km/h1,18 s1,72 s
0–50 km/h2,13 s2,92 s
0–80 km/h4,40 s5,35 s
0–100 km/h6,98 s7,62 s
0–120 km/h10,15 s10,50 s
0–160 km/h18,37 s19,01 s
0–200 km/h34,91 s36,02 s
400 m standing start15,01 s15,60 s
1,000 m standing start27,79 s28,41 s
Top speed228 km/h226 km/h

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

Audi

Q3 Sportback TFSI quattro S tronic 150 kW

8,14kg/hpratio better by 0,26 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power204 hpPending
Torque320 Nm
Weight1 660 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
Gearbox7-speed S tronic
BMW

X1 sDrive20i F48

8,40kg/hpcompensated by −165 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power178 hpPending
Torque280 Nm
Weight1 495 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainX1 sDrive20i
Gearbox7-speed Steptronic with double clutch

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the Q3 Sportback TFSI quattro S tronic 150 kW hits 100 km/h in 6.98 s versus 7.62 s for the Bmw X1 sDrive20i. At this point, the Q3 Sportback TFSI quattro S tronic 150 kW leads by 0.64 s and sits roughly 18 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the Q3 Sportback TFSI quattro S tronic 150 kW is doing 116 km/h against 118 km/h for the Bmw X1 sDrive20i. The gap is 0.62 s. The gap remains stable from the start.

At 400 metres standing start, the Q3 Sportback TFSI quattro S tronic 150 kW crosses the line in 15.00 s versus 15.59 s. The 0.59 s gap represents roughly 24 m of track — two to three car lengths.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the Q3 Sportback TFSI quattro S tronic 150 kW continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 164 km/h versus 164 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Q3 Sportback TFSI quattro S tronic 150 kW finishes in 27.78 s versus 28.40 s, with a 0.62 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (228 vs 226 km/h), preventing any comeback.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Q3 Sportback TFSI quattro S tronic 150 kW and the Bmw X1 sDrive20i are governed to 228 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold — an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.

With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (8.14 kg/hp vs 8.40 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.34 seconds. The 0.64 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

Compare with other alternatives

Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.

Instead of Q3 Sportback TFSI quattro S tronic 150 kW
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Instead of X1 sDrive20i F48
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Frequently asked questions

Sur 0–100 km/h, Q3 Sportback TFSI quattro S tronic 150 kW gagne (6,98 s vs 7,62 s).

Q3 Sportback TFSI quattro S tronic 150 kW passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 6,98 secondes (simulation calibrée).

Q3 Sportback TFSI quattro S tronic 150 kW : 204 hp, ratio 8,14 kg/hp. X1 sDrive20i F48 : 178 hp, ratio 8,40 kg/hp.

Q3 Sportback TFSI quattro S tronic 150 kW : 228 km/h. X1 sDrive20i F48 : 226 km/h.