Earlier today, Audi revelead their new Q3 model. The compact SUV volition come up to market next year and volition compete against BMW's loftier-seller, the X1.

At 172.8 inches long and 72 inches wide, the Q3 is roughly the same size every bit Volkswagen'due south Tiguan, and about two.5 inches shorter than the X1.

The Audi Q3 is essentially a shrunken version of Q5 an Q7 SUVs. The blueprint features a more than coupe-like approach, with a gently sloping roofline and a steeply raked hatch.

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The single-frame grill, similar all contempo models from Ingolstadt is in one case once again present, along with the flashy, nevertheless effective LED lights. Inside, no surprises too, the typical Audi habiclat is present with the usual whistles and bells.

The Q3 is bachelor in both all-bicycle drive and front-wheel drive configuration, and weighs effectually 3,300 pounds (1,500 kilograms). The rear-cycle drive BMW X1 starts at 1505 kg.

At launch, in Europe, three engines will be bachelor, all of them displacing two.0 liters and combining turbocharging with directly injection. Ii gasoline variants offer 170 or 211 horsepower, while the turbodiesel unit produces 177 horsepower; a 140-horsepower diesel will debut later. Audi says the 140-horse engine tin can render up to 45 mpg on U.S. testing in forepart-cycle-drive Q3s; the 211-horsepower model can attain 62 mph in a claimed vi.9 seconds.

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The engines are mated to a six-speed transmission transmission and a vi and 7-speed automatic.

Compared to the X1, the Q3 offers significant more options including the parking assistant, lane change deviation and traffic signs recognition.

Prices for the Audi Q3 will get-go at €29,900 for the base version. BMW's entry level X1 sDrive18i starts at €27, 600.

As always, we decided to create a photo comparison between the ii vehicles.