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BMW X1 xDrive25d F48 vs Audi Q3 SUV: 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.

compact SUV · 2016 vs 2026 · Methodology
BMWDiesel

X1 xDrive25d F48

231 hp · 450 Nm · 1,575 kg · 2016

VS
AudiPetrol

Q3 SUV

204 hp · 320 Nm · 1,660 kg · 2026

Donnée constructeur en cours de validation pour ce profil

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.

Under the bonnet

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

BMW

X1 xDrive25d F48

6,82kg/hpratio better by 1,32 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power231 hp4 cyl
Torque450 Nm
Weight1 575 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
Gearbox8-speed Steptronic
Audi

Q3 SUV

8,14kg/hpcompensated by −85 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power204 hpPending
Torque320 Nm
Weight1 660 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
Gearbox7-speed S tronic

Compare with other alternatives

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

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Instead of Q3 SUV
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Frequently asked questions

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X1 xDrive25d F48: 231 hp, ratio 6,82 kg/hp. Q3 SUV: 204 hp, ratio 8,14 kg/hp.

X1 xDrive25d F48: 235 km/h. Q3 SUV: 229 km/h.