Best in class Key Rival: Audi Q3


Following the launch of diesel and petrol versions of the second-generation Q3 SUV, Audi added this plug-in hybrid 45e version in 2021.


Mechanically, the 45e is powered by a 1.4-litre TFSi petrol, combined with a 13.0kWh battery, equalling 242hp and


Audi Q3 45 1.4 TFSIe S Line Technology


P11D: £47,675 CO2 (tax): 45g/km (14%) BIK 20/40% a month: £111/£222 Fuel consumption: 32.8mpg National Insurance: £2,840 First year VED: £30 Subsequent VED: £180 Engine size/power: 1,395cc/242hp AFR: 13p


400Nm of torque. 0-62mph acceleration takes a brisk 7.3 seconds, and this Q3 can cover 28 miles on electric power alone. On the road, you’ll need to keep the battery charged to get the best economy out of this Audi. Overall, it’s best described as refined, unremarkable, and easy to drive with accurate and secure handling. Audi might claim a 148.7mpg figure, but according to our figures from Kee Resources, 32.8mpg is more realistically what you’ll see. This sadly is the second lowest, although the Range Rover finishes last! More surprising is the Audi’s 47.32% residual value figure, which just puts it behind the Alfa in fourth place. It is worth mentioning that all these figures are very close – apart from the Evoque, which is some way ahead here.


Key Rival: BMW X1


The X1 is in its third generation and is BMW’s most recent launch, being only available since autumn last year. Also available in fully electric iX1 form, if that doesn’t work for you, BMW are offering the xDrive30e plug-hybrid version we’re covering here.


The biggest news is that it has grown. Now built on the UKL platform, it gets a 22mm longer wheelbase. As such, it is 53mm longer and 44mm taller – bringing the overall length to 4,500mm, very close


 Residual value: 49.89%  Depreciation: £24,511  Fuel costs: £5,820  SMR: £2,724


CPM 55.09p CPM 62.61p


Elsewhere, the Q3 finishes in third place for SMR (£2,620), but fourth place for NI (£2,840) and depreciation (£25,117), which goes some way to explaining its solid last place here, as it’s still a way behind the Alfa.


 Residual value: 47.32%  Depreciation: £25,117  Fuel costs: £9,829  SMR: £2,620


BMW X1 1.5 xDrive30e M Sport


P11D: £48,910 CO2 (tax): 18g/km (8%) BIK 20/40% a month: £65/£130 Fuel consumption: 38.2mpg National Insurance: £1,698 First year VED: £10 Subsequent VED: £180 Engine size/power: 1,499cc/321hp AFR: 15p


to the X1’s bigger brother, the X3. It is good to drive, too. This BMW SUV has precise steering, plenty of grip, and body roll is kept well under control. Whilst


M Sport trim has sportier looks and all the kit that you’ll need.


It might be the newest choice besides the Alfa Romeo, but this BMW can only come


second to the Range Rover overall. In terms of National Insurance (£1,690), and economy (38.2mpg), the BMW is second placed. It is an attractive SUV second- hand, as its 49.89% residual value figure and £24,511 depreciation both take second place, too. Where the wheels come off, is the highest SMR figure of £2,724, and the highest P11D figure at £48,910.


Key Rival: Range Rover Evoque


Oldest of the group that we’ve gathered, but arguably despite being a common sight, the Range Rover is still one of the best looking.


However, there’s more to the baby Range Rover than its looks; the Evoque has a high-quality and reasonably practical interior.


CPM 52.48p


Range Rover Evoque 1.5 P300e R-Dynamic S


P11D: £48,660 CO2 (tax): 32g/km (12%) BIK 20/40% a month: £97/£194 Fuel consumption: 27.8mpg National Insurance: £2,495 First year VED: £10 Subsequent VED: £180 Engine size/power: 1,497cc/309hp AFR: 15p


Underneath, the P300e features a 197hp 1.5-litre three-cylinder Ingenium turbo engine, eight-speed automatic transmission, plus a belt-driven starter- generator motor. Added at the rear, is a 107hp synchronous electric motor. This


 Residual value: 58.89%  Depreciation: £20,006  Fuel costs: £8,947  SMR: £2,536


sits between the rear wheels driving the axle and a 15kWh battery, which is cleverly packaged next to the 57-litre fuel tank under the rear seats - meaning boot space is unaffected.


The Range Rover has the most disappointing fuel consumption of this set, at 27.8mpg, and its 12% BIK figure is in the middle of this group. However, with its 58.89% figure, the Range Rover has the best residual value, and the lowest depreciation at £20,006. As such, the Range Rover Evoque is the cost per mile victor here, at 52.48p – but the figures are close.


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