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AUDI Q3 I (8U) · Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI Q2 · Facelift 2020 35 TDI

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

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AUDI Q3 I (8U) · Facelift 2014

2.0 TFSI

180 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2018
VS

AUDI Q2 · Facelift 2020

35 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2020-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    217 km/h
    135 mph
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    117 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

AUDI Q2 Facelift 2020 35 TDI

  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,495 kg
    3,296 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,146 km
    712 mi
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSIAUDIQ2Facelift 202035 TDI
Power
180hp134kW
150hp112kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Gross weight
2,140kg4,718lb
2,060kg4,542lb
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
78.9s99% target: 215 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
80.1s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
39.6s
Calculated
49.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
100hp/t75kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
914km568mi
Calculated
1,146km712mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,388mm173in
4,208mm166in
Width
1,831mm72in
1,794mm71in
Height
1,608mm63in
1,508mm59in
Wheelbase
2,603mm102in
2,601mm102in
Front track
1,571mm62in
1,546mm61in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,542mm61in
Trunk volume
460L
355L
Max trunk volume
1,365L
1,000L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
64L
55L
CO2 emissions
161g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSIAUDI Q2 Facelift 2020 35 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q2 Facelift 2020 35 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI4,000-6,200 rpm1,400-3,900 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIQ2Facelift 202035 TDI3,000-4,200 rpm1,600-2,750 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSIAUDIQ2Facelift 202035 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
39.6 s
49.5 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW
AUDIQ2Facelift 202035 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI has 30 hp more than AUDI Q2 Facelift 2020 35 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q2 Facelift 2020 35 TDI and AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
AUDIQ2Facelift 202035 TDI
360 Nm
266 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
AUDIQ2Facelift 202035 TDI
1,495 kg
3,296 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)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
217 km/h
135 mph
AUDIQ2Facelift 202035 TDI
210 km/h
130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI and AUDI Q2 Facelift 2020 35 TDI: 0.6 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)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
AUDIQ2Facelift 202035 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q2 Facelift 2020 35 TDI and AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI: 2.2 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)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
AUDIQ2Facelift 202035 TDI
100 hp/t
75 kW/t
10.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
914 km
568 mi
AUDIQ2Facelift 202035 TDI
1,146 km
712 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.6 s
217 km/h
135 mph
AUDIQ2Facelift 202035 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
210 km/h
130 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)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,388 mm
172.8 in
Height
1,608 mm
63.3 in
AUDIQ2Facelift 202035 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
4,208 mm
165.7 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)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
AUDIQ2Facelift 202035 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI 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)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.6 s
AUDIQ2Facelift 202035 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
AUDIQ2Facelift 202035 TDI
100 hp/t
75 kW/t
10.0 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSIAUDIQ2Facelift 202035 TDI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
8.2 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,388 mm
172.8 in
Height
1,608 mm
63.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
4,208 mm
165.7 in
Height
1,508 mm
59.4 in
Range score
914 km
568 mi
1,146 km
712 mi
CO2 score
161 g/km
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Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
100 hp/t
75 kW/t
10.0 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSIAUDI Q2 Facelift 2020 35 TDI
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 17 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

AUDI Q2 Facelift 2020 35 TDI

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 232 km (144 mi) more estimated range

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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