Car comparison

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI Q2 2.0 TDI

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

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AUDI Q3 I (8U)

2.0 TFSI

211 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2014
VS

AUDI Q2

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    129 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

AUDI Q2 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,480 kg
    3,263 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    134 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,078 km
    670 mi
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSIAUDIQ22.0 TDI
Power
211hp157kW
190hp142kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
2,165kg4,773lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
78.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
71.6s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
30.4s
Calculated
35.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
183Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
831km516mi
Calculated
1,078km670mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,385mm173in
4,191mm165in
Width
1,831mm72in
1,794mm71in
Height
1,608mm63in
1,508mm59in
Wheelbase
2,603mm102in
2,595mm102in
Front track
1,571mm62in
1,547mm61in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,548mm61in
Trunk volume
460L
355L
Max trunk volume-
1,000L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
64L
55L
CO2 emissions
179g/km
134g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSIAUDI Q2 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q2 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI5,000-6,200 rpm1,800-4,900 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIQ22.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,900-3,300 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSIAUDIQ22.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.4 s
35.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
211 hp
157 kW
AUDIQ22.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI has 21 hp more than AUDI Q2 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q2 2.0 TDI and AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
AUDIQ22.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
AUDIQ22.0 TDI
1,480 kg
3,263 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
230 km/h
143 mph
AUDIQ22.0 TDI
218 km/h
135 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI6.9 s
AUDIQ22.0 TDI7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI and AUDI Q2 2.0 TDI: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
AUDIQ22.0 TDI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q2 2.0 TDI and AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI: 2.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
AUDIQ22.0 TDI
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
831 km
516 mi
AUDIQ22.0 TDI
1,078 km
670 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
211 hp
157 kW
6.9 s
230 km/h
143 mph
AUDIQ22.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
7.3 s
218 km/h
135 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
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,385 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,608 mm
63.3 in
AUDIQ22.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
4,191 mm
165.0 in
Height
1,508 mm
59.4 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
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
AUDIQ22.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

AUDI Q2 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
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
6.9 s
AUDIQ22.0 TDI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
7.3 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
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
AUDIQ22.0 TDI
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSIAUDIQ22.0 TDI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,385 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,608 mm
63.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
4,191 mm
165.0 in
Height
1,508 mm
59.4 in
Range score
831 km
516 mi
1,078 km
670 mi
CO2 score
179 g/km
134 g/km
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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
VehicleAUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSIAUDI Q2 2.0 TDI
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 105 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI Q2 2.0 TDI

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 160 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 247 km (154 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 45 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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