Compact SUVs are the recognition of better efficiency
now-a-days. Families are still looking for a way to travel between places all
together. But customers who once born massive list prices and rising gas bills
for Ute people with easiness are now sheltering in smaller than mid-size SUVs
that keep their higher lineage at one place. Audi Q5 and BMW X3 are most
popular crossovers and surely why not? Both models are classy, comparatively economical,
and more entertaining in drive than their rivals in U.S. But when they come
head to head, one has to be the winner for sure.
One is initiator while other is ruling SUVs segment. At one
place, one dominates while at other, the opponent becomes heavier. That’s how
the comparison of the two goes, but BMW eventually had to bring some upgrades
including limiting its second generation X3 before bringing it to the front.
The new BMW X3 is all set to challenge Audi Q5. Superficially, X3 does not appeal
by any means but neither does the Q5. But with a longer wide-eyed gaze, one
thing is obvious that Q5 is more fashioned while the X3 is a little more functional
of the two. But on the whole, both sports machine are equally well-built and
able to stand their individual trade symbols on their grille.
For interior, both SUVs pack top-notch kits including wider
panoramic sunroof, a host of airbags, ESP, ABS, well-detailed infotainment
systems with iDrive on X3 and MMI on Q5 while both have a seating capacity of
five. Audi has more stylish and clean interior that appeals more than
relatively low fashioned X3’s. While X3 has an edge for its little roomier
cabin, Q5 features more comfortable rear seats. BMW X3 also has Start-Stop
which the current Q5 fails to pick. There are 2.0-litre or 3.0-litre diesel engines
to pick from while the Q5 has included an extra turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol
engine as well.
The 2.0-litre diesel engine in BMW X3 is faster and stronger
than the Q5’s which feels as slightly laggard. However on the economy end, both
machines give you 10 kilometers per liter which is a good average especially
for the vehicles of such size. Performance-wise, Audi’s turbocharged 4-cylinder
engine obsoletes its own V6. The front drive, 211HP, 2.0-litre turbo four
generates more power than 270-horsepower V6 with better mileage. It is a robust
runner with 0-60mph times of just over 7 seconds not as speedier as the six but
definitely economical.
