Car comparison

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDIvsAUDI Q2 · Facelift 2020 35 TFSI

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

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AUDI Q3 I (8U)

2.0 TDI

177 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSUV2012-2014
VS

AUDI Q2 · Facelift 2020

35 TFSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2020-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    218 km/h
    135 mph
  • Most powerful
    177 hp
    132 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    1,164 km
    723 mi
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

AUDI Q2 Facelift 2020 35 TFSI

  • Lightest
    1,305 kg
    2,877 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    115 hp/t
    86 kW/t
    8.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDIAUDIQ2Facelift 202035 TFSI
Power
177hp132kW
150hp112kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,565kg3,450lb
1,305kg2,877lb
Gross weight
2,090kg4,608lb
1,870kg4,123lb
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
89.1s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
85.2s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
43.3s
Calculated
42.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
243Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,164km723mi
Calculated
943km586mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,385mm173in
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
405L
Max trunk volume-
1,050L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
64L
50L
CO2 emissions
144g/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 TDIAUDI Q2 Facelift 2020 35 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q2 Facelift 2020 35 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI4,200 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,450 rpm
AUDIQ2Facelift 202035 TFSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDIAUDIQ2Facelift 202035 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
43.3 s
42.4 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 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)2.0 TDI
177 hp
132 kW
AUDIQ2Facelift 202035 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI has 27 hp more than AUDI Q2 Facelift 2020 35 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q2 Facelift 2020 35 TFSI and AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
AUDIQ2Facelift 202035 TFSI
250 Nm
184 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 TDI
1,565 kg
3,450 lb
AUDIQ2Facelift 202035 TFSI
1,305 kg
2,877 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 TDI
218 km/h
135 mph
AUDIQ2Facelift 202035 TFSI
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 TDI8.3 s
AUDIQ2Facelift 202035 TFSI8.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI and AUDI Q2 Facelift 2020 35 TFSI: 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 TDI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
AUDIQ2Facelift 202035 TFSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

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 TDI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
AUDIQ2Facelift 202035 TFSI
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 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 TDI
1,164 km
723 mi
AUDIQ2Facelift 202035 TFSI
943 km
586 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
177 hp
132 kW
8.3 s
218 km/h
135 mph
AUDIQ2Facelift 202035 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 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 TDI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 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
AUDIQ2Facelift 202035 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 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)2.0 TDI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
AUDIQ2Facelift 202035 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 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 TDI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
8.3 s
AUDIQ2Facelift 202035 TFSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
AUDIQ2Facelift 202035 TFSI
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDIAUDIQ2Facelift 202035 TFSI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.6 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,565 kg
3,450 lb
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
Fuel consumption
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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
4,208 mm
165.7 in
Height
1,508 mm
59.4 in
Range score
1,164 km
723 mi
943 km
586 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
-
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
115 hp/t
86 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDIAUDI Q2 Facelift 2020 35 TFSI
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 220 km (137 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

AUDI Q2 Facelift 2020 35 TFSI

  • Is 260 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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