BMW 2 Series vs Audi Q3

The BMW 2 Series starts from $59,900 before on-road costs, while the Audi Q3 opens at $61,600. That makes the BMW 2 Series the more affordable entry point by $1,700.

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 $65,890 and $67,760 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 BMW 2 Series features a 10.7-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Audi Q3 gets a 10.1-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BMW 2 Series stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display and Harman Kardon audio that you will not find on the Audi Q3. The Audi Q3 counters with Apple CarPlay and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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

The BMW 2 Series uses a Petrol producing 115kW and 230Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.6 seconds.

The Audi Q3 responds with a 4-cylinder inline petrol with turbocharging, MHEV technology and Cylinder on Demand (CoD) making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a 7-speed s tronic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.1 seconds.

The BMW 2 Series has the clear power advantage at 115kW vs 110kW. In the real-world sprint, 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 BMW 2 Series measures 4,546mm long on a 2,670mm wheelbase, 15mm longer than the Audi Q3 at 4,531mm (2,681mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi Q3 generally means more rear legroom.

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

For towing, the Audi Q3 leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,300kg. That 700kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

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

Estimated annual total: $1,796 (BMW 2 Series) vs $1,625 (Audi Q3). The Audi Q3 saves you roughly $171 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

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