Car comparison

AUDI Q5 II (FY) 2.0 TDIvsAUDI 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 II (FY)

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2016-2018
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.

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AUDI Q5 II (FY) 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    223 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    109 hp/t
    81 kW/t
    9.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    139 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,226 km
    762 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ5 II (FY)2.0 TDIAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
Power
190hp142kW
177hp132kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,745kg3,847lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
2,415kg5,324lb
2,185kg4,817lb
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
85.1s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
85.8s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
37.0s
Calculated
49.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
107hp/t80kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,226km762mi
Calculated
1,085km674mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,663mm184in
4,385mm173in
Width
1,893mm75in
1,831mm72in
Height
1,659mm65in
1,608mm63in
Wheelbase
2,819mm111in
2,603mm102in
Front track
1,616mm64in
1,571mm62in
Rear track
1,609mm63in
1,575mm62in
Trunk volume
550L
460L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
64L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
156g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI Q5 II (FY) 2.0 TDIAUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q5 II (FY) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ5 II (FY)2.0 TDI3,800-4,200 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,450 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 II (FY)2.0 TDIAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.0 s
49.0 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 II (FY)2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
177 hp
132 kW

AUDI Q5 II (FY) 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 II (FY) 2.0 TDI: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 II (FY)2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 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 II (FY)2.0 TDI
1,745 kg
3,847 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 II (FY)2.0 TDI
223 km/h
139 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 II (FY)2.0 TDI7.6 s
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q5 II (FY) 2.0 TDI and AUDI Q3 I (8U) 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
AUDIQ5 II (FY)2.0 TDI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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 Q5 II (FY) 2.0 TDI and AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI: 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
AUDIQ5 II (FY)2.0 TDI
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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 II (FY)2.0 TDI
1,226 km
762 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 II (FY)2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
7.6 s
223 km/h
139 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 II (FY)2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,663 mm
183.6 in
Height
1,659 mm
65.3 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 II (FY)2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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 II (FY) 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
AUDIQ5 II (FY)2.0 TDI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
7.6 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 II (FY)2.0 TDI
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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 II (FY)2.0 TDIAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
177 hp
132 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
8.2 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,663 mm
183.6 in
Height
1,659 mm
65.3 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
1,226 km
762 mi
1,085 km
674 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
156 g/km
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI Q5 II (FY) 2.0 TDIAUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q5 II (FY) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 142 km (88 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 17 g/km less CO2

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 Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI

  • Is 85 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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