Car comparison

AUDI Q3 I (8U) · Facelift 2014 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) · Facelift 2014

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2018
VS

AUDI Q2L

35 TFSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2018-2021

Comparison overview

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AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    219 km/h
    136 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    113 hp/t
    84 kW/t
    8.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,164 km
    723 mi
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDIAUDIQ2L35 TFSI
Power
184hp137kW
150hp112kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,625kg3,583lb
1,405kg3,097lb
Gross weight
2,225kg4,905lb
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Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
To 99% top speed
84.4s99% target: 217 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
77.4s99% target: 198 km/h / 123 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
40.2s
Calculated
-
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
107hp/t80kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
234Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,164km723mi
Calculated
820km509mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,388mm173in
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
Max trunk volume
1,365L
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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) Facelift 2014 2.0 TDIAUDI Q2L 35 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 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)Facelift 20142.0 TDI3,500 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm3,750 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)Facelift 20142.0 TDIAUDIQ2L35 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
40.2 s
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Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 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)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
AUDIQ2L35 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW

AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI has 34 hp more than AUDI Q2L 35 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q2L 35 TFSI and AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 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)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
1,625 kg
3,583 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)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
219 km/h
136 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)Facelift 20142.0 TDI7.9 s
AUDIQ2L35 TFSI8.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI and AUDI Q2L 35 TFSI: 0.8 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 TDI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
AUDIQ2L35 TFSI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI and AUDI Q2L 35 TFSI: 0.6 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)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 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)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
1,164 km
723 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)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.9 s
219 km/h
136 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)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 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
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)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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) Facelift 2014 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)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
7.9 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)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
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)Facelift 20142.0 TDIAUDIQ2L35 TFSI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.7 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
Lightness
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
Fuel consumption
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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
4,388 mm
172.8 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
1,164 km
723 mi
820 km
509 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
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Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
347 L
12.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 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) Facelift 2014 2.0 TDIAUDI Q2L 35 TFSI
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 344 km (214 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 power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

AUDI Q2L 35 TFSI

  • Is 220 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

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

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