2010 Audi A3 vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Audi A3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Audi A3 would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A3 (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2012 BMW X3. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2010 Audi A3.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 BMW X3 (380 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi A3. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Audi A3 | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A3 | X3 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4293 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1765 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1422 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 67 L |
