Car comparison

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDIvsAUDI Q2L 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 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2014
VS

AUDI Q2L

35 TFSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2018-2021

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    212 km/h
    132 mph
  • Most powerful
    177 hp
    132 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,085 km
    674 mi
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

AUDI Q2L 35 TFSI

  • Lightest
    1,405 kg
    3,097 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    107 hp/t
    80 kW/t
    9.4 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDIAUDIQ2L35 TFSI
Power
177hp132kW
150hp112kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
1,405kg3,097lb
Gross weight
2,185kg4,817lb
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Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
To 99% top speed
85.8s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
77.4s99% target: 198 km/h / 123 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
49.0s
Calculated
-
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
107hp/t80kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
107hp/t80kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,085km674mi
Calculated
820km509mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,385mm173in
4,236mm167in
Width
1,831mm72in
1,785mm70in
Height
1,608mm63in
1,548mm61in
Wheelbase
2,603mm102in
2,628mm103in
Front track
1,571mm62in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,546mm61in
Trunk volume
460L
347L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
64L
50L
CO2 emissions
156g/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) 2.0 TDIAUDI Q2L 35 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q2L 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
AUDIQ2L35 TFSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDIAUDIQ2L35 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
49.0 s
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Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
200 km/h
124 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
10.4 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
140 km/h
87 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
AUDIQ2L35 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI has 27 hp more than AUDI Q2L 35 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q2L 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
AUDIQ2L35 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
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
AUDIQ2L35 TFSI
1,405 kg
3,097 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
212 km/h
132 mph
AUDIQ2L35 TFSI
200 km/h
124 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 TDI8.2 s
AUDIQ2L35 TFSI8.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI and AUDI Q2L 35 TFSI: 0.5 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
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIQ2L35 TFSI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
AUDIQ2L35 TFSI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 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
1,085 km
674 mi
AUDIQ2L35 TFSI
820 km
509 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
8.2 s
212 km/h
132 mph
AUDIQ2L35 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
200 km/h
124 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/h8.2 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
AUDIQ2L35 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
200 km/h
124 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
347 L
12.3 cu ft
Length
4,236 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,548 mm
60.9 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/h8.2 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIQ2L35 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
200 km/h
124 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
8.2 s
AUDIQ2L35 TFSI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
8.7 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
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIQ2L35 TFSI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDIAUDIQ2L35 TFSI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.7 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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
347 L
12.3 cu ft
Length
4,236 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,548 mm
60.9 in
Range score
1,085 km
674 mi
820 km
509 mi
CO2 score
156 g/km
-
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
347 L
12.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 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 TDIAUDI Q2L 35 TFSI
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 265 km (165 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 113 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

AUDI Q2L 35 TFSI

  • Is 255 kg lighter
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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