Car comparison

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI Q2 35 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

170 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2012-2014
VS

AUDI Q2

35 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2018-2020

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI Q2 35 TDI

  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,390 kg
    3,064 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    108 hp/t
    80 kW/t
    9.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    123 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,064 km
    661 mi
  • Best economy score
    94/100

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    212 km/h
    132 mph
  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSIAUDIQ235 TDI
Power
170hp127kW
150hp112kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,585kg3,494lb
1,390kg3,064lb
Gross weight
2,110kg4,652lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
To 99% top speed
85.2s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
81.8s99% target: 209 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
48.7s
Calculated
49.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
107hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
177Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
877km545mi
Calculated
1,064km661mi
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
2,601mm102in
Front track
1,571mm62in
1,547mm61in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,541mm61in
Trunk volume
460L
405L
Max trunk volume-
1,050L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
64L
50L
CO2 emissions
174g/km
123g/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 35 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q2 35 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI4,300-6,200 rpm1,700-4,200 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIQ235 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
MetricAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSIAUDIQ235 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
48.7 s
49.1 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
142 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
170 hp
127 kW
AUDIQ235 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI has 20 hp more than AUDI Q2 35 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q2 35 TDI and AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
AUDIQ235 TDI
340 Nm
251 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
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
AUDIQ235 TDI
1,390 kg
3,064 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
212 km/h
132 mph
AUDIQ235 TDI
211 km/h
131 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 TFSI8.2 s
AUDIQ235 TDI8.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI and AUDI Q2 35 TDI: 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
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
AUDIQ235 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q2 35 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
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
AUDIQ235 TDI
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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
877 km
545 mi
AUDIQ235 TDI
1,064 km
661 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
170 hp
127 kW
8.2 s
212 km/h
132 mph
AUDIQ235 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.5 s
211 km/h
131 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
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 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
AUDIQ235 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 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
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
AUDIQ235 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

AUDI Q2 35 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
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
8.2 s
AUDIQ235 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.5 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
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
AUDIQ235 TDI
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSIAUDIQ235 TDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.5 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
Lightness
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,191 mm
165.0 in
Height
1,508 mm
59.4 in
Range score
877 km
545 mi
1,064 km
661 mi
CO2 score
174 g/km
123 g/km
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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 35 TDI
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI Q2 35 TDI

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 195 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 187 km (116 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 51 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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