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BMW X2 xDrive20d F39 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 · 2018 vs 2026 · Methodology
BMWDiesel

X2 xDrive20d F39

190 hp · 400 Nm · 1,600 kg · 2018

VS
AudiPetrol

Q3 SUV

150 hp · 250 Nm · 1,560 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

X2 xDrive20d F39

8,42kg/hpratio better by 1,98 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power190 hp4 cyl
Torque400 Nm
Weight1 600 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
Gearbox8-speed Steptronic
Audi

Q3 SUV

10,40kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power150 hpPending
Torque250 Nm
Weight1 560 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainTraction
Gearbox7-speed S tronic

Compare with other alternatives

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

Instead of X2 xDrive20d F39
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Instead of Q3 SUV
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Frequently asked questions

See the simulation above.

Data not available.

X2 xDrive20d F39: 190 hp, ratio 8,42 kg/hp. Q3 SUV: 150 hp, ratio 10,40 kg/hp.

X2 xDrive20d F39: 221 km/h. Q3 SUV: 209 km/h.