Audi Q3 vs BMW X2
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
Too close to call on resale: both keep about 61% of their value over three years. Decide on the deal, not the badge.
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Head to head
| Q3 | X2 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 814 200 | R 889 738 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 14 231/m | R 15 551/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 80% | 80% |
| Retained after 3 years | 61% | 61% |
| Value after 3 years | R 498 481 | R 544 728 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 315 719 | R 345 010 |
| Value after 5 years | R 371 952 | R 406 460 |
| Our tier | Premium (established) | Premium (established) |
Audi Q3 →
One of Audi's best sellers in South Africa, the Q3 entered its third generation here in 2026 in SUV and Sportback body styles. Petrol and diesel engines are both offered, which is now rare in the segment. Used stock from the previous generation is plentiful and holds value reasonably well for a premium SUV.
Known for: family-friendly premium compact suv
BMW X2 →
The X2 arrived in South Africa in 2018 as a style-led take on the X1, and the 2024 second generation grew into a proper coupe SUV shape. It sells in far smaller numbers than the X1. Expect slightly faster depreciation than its more practical sibling.
Known for: coupe styling on x1 underpinnings
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Audi Q3 or the BMW X2?
They are close to inseparable: 61% vs 61% retained after three years. Buy on price, spec and the deal you can get, not on resale.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Audi Q3 loses about R 315 719 over three years and the BMW X2 loses about R 345 010. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Audi Q3 runs about R 14 231 per month and the BMW X2 about R 15 551, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.