Car comparison

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TFSIvsAUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI

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

New comparison

AUDI Q3 II (F3)

40 TFSI

184 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2019-2025
VS

AUDI Q3 I (8U)

2.0 TDI

177 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2014

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
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,660 kg
    3,660 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    107 hp/t
    80 kW/t
    9.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,085 km
    674 mi
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TFSIAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
Power
184hp137kW
177hp132kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight-
2,185kg4,817lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
212 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
107.8s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
85.8s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
9.1s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
48.7s
Calculated
49.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.6s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.6s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
104hp/t78kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
107hp/t80kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
169Nm/t113lb-ft/ton
Calculated
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
638km397mi
Calculated
1,085km674mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,485mm177in
4,385mm173in
Width
1,849mm73in
1,831mm72in
Height
1,598mm63in
1,608mm63in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,603mm102in
Front track
1,580mm62in
1,571mm62in
Rear track
1,572mm62in
1,575mm62in
Trunk volume
530L
460L
Max trunk volume
1,525L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
64L
CO2 emissions-
156g/km

Performance charts

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

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TFSIAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.6 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
9.1 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
48.7 s
49.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
212 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.9 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.6 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
138 km/h
86 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TFSI
184 hp
137 kW
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
177 hp
132 kW

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TFSI has 7 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 Q3 II (F3) 40 TFSI: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TFSI
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TFSI
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
1,660 kg
3,660 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 II (F3)40 TFSI
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
212 km/h
132 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TFSI9.1 s
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI8.2 s

Although AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TFSI 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 Q3 II (F3) 40 TFSI: 0.9 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 II (F3)40 TFSI
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI and AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TFSI: 3.5 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 II (F3)40 TFSI
104 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
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 II (F3)40 TFSI
638 km
397 mi
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
1,085 km
674 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TFSI
184 hp
137 kW
9.1 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
177 hp
132 kW
8.2 s
212 km/h
132 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 II (F3)40 TFSI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h9.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,485 mm
176.6 in
Height
1,598 mm
62.9 in
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

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 II (F3)40 TFSI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h9.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
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

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 II (F3)40 TFSI
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
9.1 s
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
8.2 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 II (F3)40 TFSI
104 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TFSIAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
177 hp
132 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
9.1 s
8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,485 mm
176.6 in
Height
1,598 mm
62.9 in
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
Range score
638 km
397 mi
1,085 km
674 mi
CO2 score
-
156 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
104 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 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 II (F3) 40 TFSIAUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TFSI

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 446 km (277 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TFSI
AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

40 TFSI
2.0 TDI
VS
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TFSIvsAUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
40 TFSI
2.0 TDI
VS
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TFSIvsAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
2.0 TDI
40 TDI
VS
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDIvsAUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
40 TFSI
35 TDI
VS
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TFSIvsAUDIQ5 II (FY)Facelift 202035 TDI
2.0 TDI
2.0 TFSI
VS
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDIvsAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
40 TFSI
35 TFSI
VS
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TFSIvsAUDIQ2LFacelift 202135 TFSI
2.0 TDI
2.0 TDI
VS
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDIvsAUDIQ5 II (FY)2.0 TDI
2.0 TDI
2.0 TFSI
VS
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDIvsAUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
40 TFSI
40 TFSI
VS
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TFSIvsAUDIQ640 TFSI
2.0 TDI
2.0 TDI
VS
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDIvsAUDIQ22.0 TDI
40 TFSI
35 TDI
VS
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TFSIvsAUDIQ2Facelift 202035 TDI
2.0 TDI
GLA 220 CDI
VS
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDIvsMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TFSI vs AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI - car comparison - FastVsFaster