Car comparison

AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6vsAUDI Q2 40 TFSI

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

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AUDI Q8 (4M)

45 TDI V6

231 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2019-2020
VS

AUDI Q2

40 TFSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6

  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,119 km
    696 mi
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

AUDI Q2 40 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    133 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    153 g/km

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6AUDIQ240 TFSI
Power
231hp172kW
190hp142kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
2,145kg4,729lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
2,890kg6,371lb
2,045kg4,508lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
100.0s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
67.6s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
34.1s
Calculated
27.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
108hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,119km696mi
Calculated
821km510mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,986mm196in
4,191mm165in
Width
1,995mm79in
1,794mm71in
Height
1,705mm67in
1,508mm59in
Wheelbase
2,995mm118in
2,595mm102in
Front track
1,679mm66in
1,547mm61in
Rear track
1,691mm67in
1,548mm61in
Trunk volume
605L
355L
Max trunk volume
1,755L
1,000L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
55L
CO2 emissions
176g/km
153g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6AUDI Q2 40 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q2 40 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V63,250-4,750 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm5,000 rpm
AUDIQ240 TFSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6AUDIQ240 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.1 s
27.8 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
AUDIQ240 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW

AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6 has 41 hp more than AUDI Q2 40 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q2 40 TFSI and AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6: 41 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
AUDIQ240 TFSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
2,145 kg
4,729 lb
AUDIQ240 TFSI
1,430 kg
3,153 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
233 km/h
145 mph
AUDIQ240 TFSI
228 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V67.1 s
AUDIQ240 TFSI6.5 s

Although AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6 has more power, AUDI Q2 40 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q2 40 TFSI and AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6: 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
AUDIQ240 TFSI
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
AUDIQ240 TFSI
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
1,119 km
696 mi
AUDIQ240 TFSI
821 km
510 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
7.1 s
233 km/h
145 mph
AUDIQ240 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
6.5 s
228 km/h
142 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,986 mm
196.3 in
Height
1,705 mm
67.1 in
AUDIQ240 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
AUDIQ240 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.1 s
AUDIQ240 TFSI
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.5 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
AUDIQ240 TFSI
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6AUDIQ240 TFSI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
6.5 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
2,145 kg
4,729 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,986 mm
196.3 in
Height
1,705 mm
67.1 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
1,119 km
696 mi
821 km
510 mi
CO2 score
176 g/km
153 g/km
Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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 Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6AUDI Q2 40 TFSI
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 299 km (185 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 250 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

AUDI Q2 40 TFSI

  • Is 715 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 23 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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