[cowsgonemadd3]

I drove an X1 with an N20 and a 328i. I felt both were lackluster. I mean it worked, it just wasn't much fun.

[frisbeeguy]

Originally Posted by cowsgonemadd3

I drove an X1 with an N20 and a 328i. I felt both were lackluster. I mean it worked, it just wasn't much fun.

Yeah, N20 is just not a good engine imo...lol. B48 feels way better..similar feel to the N55...that's the only 4 cylinder modern BMW I would suggest.
Perhaps you may also want to look into used Audi Q5s...they were actually really nice between 2011-2018 and the SQ5 blows the N55 BMW X3 out the water. Add Porsche Macan to the list too.

[tom2021]

Hi frisbeeguy,
How is Audi Q5 and Macan 4 cylinders turbo? Are they on par with G01 with B48 engine?

[mwat]

Originally Posted by tom2021

Hi frisbeeguy,
How is Audi Q5 and Macan 4 cylinders turbo? Are they on par with G01 with B48 engine?

It's a variant of the Mk7 GTI engine.
Also in the Golf R, S3, almost all of Audi's 2.0T cars etc... all variants on the EA888

Having said that, this engine is typically well reviewed and can make some really good power/decently reliable.

[FloridaNative]

Originally Posted by mwat

It's a variant of the Mk7 GTI engine.
Also in the Golf R, S3, almost all of Audi's 2.0T cars etc... all variants on the EA888

Having said that, this engine is typically well reviewed and can make some really good power/decently reliable.

Former MK7 GTI owner here (now my son’s car)… I think the EA888 is a great engine. Lots of low end torque like pretty much all direct injection turbos these days, I t’s capable of putting out a lot of power and VW/Audi has really come a long way with reliability improvements with their 2.0 liter turbos (I also own a MK5 Jetta GLI with 2.0L turbo BPY). Even the BPY isn’t too bad once a few glaring issues are taken care of. The EA888 is also reasonably easy to work on (probably more so in the longitudinal configuration of the Q5) with lots of aftermarket support if you’re the DIY type.

If we hadn’t gotten a smokin’ deal on an X3, the Q5 with 2.0T was very high on our list. And knowing what I now know about the N20, the X3/N20 wouldn’t even be in the running with a Q5/EA888.

But I am smitten with the X3/N55!

-Mike

[frisbeeguy]

Originally Posted by tom2021

Hi frisbeeguy,
How is Audi Q5 and Macan 4 cylinders turbo? Are they on par with G01 with B48 engine?

Macan is the best pick if you want car-like handling. Reliability/ease of repairs is also the best. The Audi Q5 and BMW X3 with the B48 are very close on specs...Audi just a tad bit more horsepower (for certain years) and a gas tank that can hold about 1 more gallon...lol. If deciding between those 2, test drives matter a lot....can't go wrong with either. Reliability/Repair ease is the same for both the Audi and the BMW.