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AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDIvsAUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012 2.0 TDI

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 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2012-2014
VS

AUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TDI

  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    107 hp/t
    80 kW/t
    9.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    126 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,563 km
    971 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    215 km/h
    134 mph
  • Lightest
    1,650 kg
    3,638 lb
  • Best performance score
    47/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDIAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI
Power
177hp132kW
190hp142kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,650kg3,638lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,175kg4,795lb
2,350kg5,181lb
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
To 99% top speed
86.5s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
95.1s99% target: 209 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
45.2s
Calculated
55.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
107hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
107hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,143km710mi
Calculated
1,563km971mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,385mm173in
4,629mm182in
Width
1,831mm72in
1,898mm75in
Height
1,608mm63in
1,655mm65in
Wheelbase
2,603mm102in
2,807mm111in
Front track
1,571mm62in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,614mm64in
Ground clearance-
200mm8in
Trunk volume
460L
540L
Max trunk volume-
1,560L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
64L
75L
CO2 emissions
148g/km
126g/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 Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TDI: 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI3,800-4,200 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDIAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
45.2 s
55.5 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
89 mph
139 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TDI has 13 hp more than AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI and AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TDI: 13 hp (10 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 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
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI
1,770 kg
3,902 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
215 km/h
134 mph
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI
211 km/h
131 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 TDI8.1 s
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI8.7 s

Although AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TDI has more power, AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI and AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 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)2.0 TDI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TDI and AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI: 0.8 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)2.0 TDI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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
1,143 km
710 mi
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI
1,563 km
971 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
8.1 s
215 km/h
134 mph
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
8.7 s
211 km/h
131 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/h8.1 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,629 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,655 mm
65.2 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/h8.1 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
8.1 s
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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
9.3 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDIAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.7 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
Lightness
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 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
4,385 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,608 mm
63.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,629 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,655 mm
65.2 in
Range score
1,143 km
710 mi
1,563 km
971 mi
CO2 score
148 g/km
126 g/km
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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 Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TDI
Consumption5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.80 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.77 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used840 L222 US gal185 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,470 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI

  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TDI

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 420 km (261 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 22 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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