Car comparison

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI

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

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AUDI Q5 I (8R)

2.0 TFSI

211 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2008-2011
VS

AUDI Q3 I (8U)

2.0 TDI

177 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    222 km/h
    138 mph
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    121 hp/t
    90 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,660 kg
    3,660 lb
  • 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 economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSIAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
Power
211hp157kW
177hp132kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,740kg3,836lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
2,185kg4,817lb
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
81.6s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
85.9s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
36.0s
Calculated
49.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
107hp/t80kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
201Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
882km548mi
Calculated
1,085km674mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,629mm182in
4,385mm173in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,831mm72in
Height
1,653mm65in
1,608mm63in
Wheelbase
2,807mm111in
2,603mm102in
Front track
1,617mm64in
1,571mm62in
Rear track
1,613mm64in
1,575mm62in
Ground clearance
200mm8in
-
Trunk volume
540L
460L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
64L
CO2 emissions-
156g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSIAUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI5,500 rpm1,500-4,200 rpm5,750 rpm
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI4,200 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSIAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.0 s
49.0 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
211 hp
157 kW
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
177 hp
132 kW

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI has 34 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) 2.0 TFSI: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
350 Nm
258 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
1,740 kg
3,836 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
222 km/h
138 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI7.2 s
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI and AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI: 1.0 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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 Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI: 2.6 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.2 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
882 km
548 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
211 hp
157 kW
7.2 s
222 km/h
138 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,629 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,653 mm
65.1 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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 Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
7.2 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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
VehicleAUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSIAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
177 hp
132 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
8.2 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,629 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,653 mm
65.1 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
882 km
548 mi
1,085 km
674 mi
CO2 score
-
156 g/km
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.2 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 Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSIAUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 202 km (126 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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