Audi Q3 vs BMW 2 Series

The Audi Q3 starts from $61,600 before on-road costs, while the BMW 2 Series opens at $61,800. That makes the Audi Q3 the more affordable entry point by $200.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $67,760 and $67,980 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Audi Q3 features a 10.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the BMW 2 Series gets a 10.7-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q3 stands out with Apple CarPlay and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the BMW 2 Series. The BMW 2 Series counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display and Harman Kardon audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Audi Q3 gets leather upholstery while the BMW 2 Series offers sensatec synthetic leather.

The Audi Q3 uses a 4-cylinder inline petrol with turbocharging, MHEV technology and Cylinder on Demand (CoD) producing 110kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a 7-speed s tronic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.1 seconds.

The BMW 2 Series responds with a Petrol making 115kW and 230Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.6 seconds.

The BMW 2 Series has the clear power advantage at 115kW vs 110kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the BMW 2 Series is 0.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Audi Q3 measures 4,531mm long on a 2,681mm wheelbase, 15mm shorter than the BMW 2 Series at 4,546mm (2,670mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi Q3 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 488L in the Audi Q3 and 360L in the BMW 2 Series, giving the Audi Q3 a 128L advantage.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,625/year for the Audi Q3 and $1,796/year for the BMW 2 Series. That is a $171 annual difference in favour of the Audi Q3.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Audi Q3) vs 5 years / 999,999km (BMW 2 Series). Both match on warranty length.