2012 Audi A1 vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, both 2012 Audi A1 and 2012 BMW X3 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X3 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2012 Audi A1. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 835 kg more than 2012 Audi A1. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Audi A1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 will offer significantly more control. 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 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A1. (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi A1 | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A1 | X3 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3954 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1416 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2469 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 67 L |
