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Infiniti QX30 2.2dvsAUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Infiniti QX30

2.2d

170 hp2143 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2016-present
VS

AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2017

Comparison overview

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Infiniti QX30 2.2d

  • Fastest top speed
    215 km/h
    134 mph
  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    128 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,143 km
    710 mi
  • Largest trunk
    430 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Lightest
    1,360 kg
    2,998 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    110 hp/t
    82 kW/t
    9.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    46/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelInfinitiQX302.2dAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
170hp127kW
150hp112kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,559kg3,437lb
1,360kg2,998lb
Gross weight
2,075kg4,575lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
To 99% top speed
96.6s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
85.7s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.5s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
49.6s
Calculated
46.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
225Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,143km710mi
Calculated
1,100km684mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,425mm174in
4,241mm167in
Width
1,815mm71in
1,777mm70in
Height
1,530mm60in
1,424mm56in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,602mm102in
Front track
1,572mm62in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,573mm62in
1,514mm60in
Ground clearance
232mm9in
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Trunk volume
430L
325L
Max trunk volume-
1,060L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
55L
CO2 emissions
128g/km
128g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Infiniti QX30 2.2dAUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Infiniti QX30 2.2d: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
InfinitiQX302.2d3,400-4,000 rpm1,400-3,400 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricInfinitiQX302.2dAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.5 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
49.6 s
46.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
141 km/h
87 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQX302.2d
170 hp
127 kW
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Infiniti QX30 2.2d has 20 hp more than AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and Infiniti QX30 2.2d: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQX302.2d
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQX302.2d
1,559 kg
3,437 lb
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,360 kg
2,998 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQX302.2d
215 km/h
134 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
214 km/h
133 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQX302.2d8.5 s
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI8.2 s

Although Infiniti QX30 2.2d has more power, AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and Infiniti QX30 2.2d: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQX302.2d
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQX302.2d
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQX302.2d
1,143 km
710 mi
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,100 km
684 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
InfinitiQX302.2d
170 hp
127 kW
8.5 s
215 km/h
134 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
214 km/h
133 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
InfinitiQX302.2d
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,425 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,530 mm
60.2 in
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
InfinitiQX302.2d
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
InfinitiQX302.2d
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
8.5 s
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
8.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
InfinitiQX302.2d
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleInfinitiQX302.2dAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.5 s
8.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Lightness
1,559 kg
3,437 lb
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,425 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,530 mm
60.2 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Range score
1,143 km
710 mi
1,100 km
684 mi
CO2 score
128 g/km
128 g/km
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleInfiniti QX30 2.2dAUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Infiniti QX30 2.2d

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 43 km (27 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 105 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Is 199 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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