Car comparison

Infiniti Q50 · Facelift 2017 2.2dvsAUDI A3 Sedan (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 Q50 · Facelift 2017

2.2d

170 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-present
VS

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.6 s
  • Lightest
    1,310 kg
    2,888 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    115 hp/t
    85 kW/t
    8.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    110 g/km
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 2.2d

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    1,609 km
    1,000 mi
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelInfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2dAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
170hp127kW
150hp112kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,796kg3,960lb
1,310kg2,888lb
Gross weight-
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
80.9s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
74.9s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.7s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
33.9s
Calculated
34.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.3s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.3s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
95hp/t71kW/t43hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,609km1,000mi
Calculated
1,136km706mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,810mm189in
4,458mm176in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,416mm56in
Wheelbase
2,850mm112in
2,637mm104in
Front track-
1,555mm61in
Rear track-
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
450L
425L
Max trunk volume-
880L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
74L
50L
CO2 emissions
123g/km
110g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 2.2dAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 2.2d: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d3,200-4,000 rpm1,600-2,800 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Sedan (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
MetricInfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2dAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.3 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.7 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.9 s
34.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.9 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.3 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d
170 hp
127 kW
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 2.2d has 20 hp more than AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 2.2d: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Sedan (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
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d
1,796 kg
3,960 lb
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,310 kg
2,888 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d
230 km/h
143 mph
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
224 km/h
139 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d8.7 s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI8.6 s

Although Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 2.2d has more power, AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 2.2d: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.6 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
115 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d
1,609 km
1,000 mi
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,136 km
706 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d
170 hp
127 kW
8.7 s
230 km/h
143 mph
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 s
224 km/h
139 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
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,810 mm
189.4 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,458 mm
175.5 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 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
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 2.2d 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
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
8.7 s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
8.6 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
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.6 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
115 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleInfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2dAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.7 s
8.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,796 kg
3,960 lb
1,310 kg
2,888 lb
Fuel consumption
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,810 mm
189.4 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,458 mm
175.5 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Range score
1,609 km
1,000 mi
1,136 km
706 mi
CO2 score
123 g/km
110 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.6 kg/hp
115 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleInfiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 2.2dAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km7.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi12.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal660 L174 US gal145 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year1,155 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 2.2d

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 472 km (293 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Is 486 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 13 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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