2012 Audi A3 vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, both 2012 Audi A3 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X3 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2012 Audi A3. (140 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 410 kg more than 2012 Audi A3. 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 A3. 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 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A3. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi A3 | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A3 | X3 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1422 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.6 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 67 L |
