Car comparison

AUDI Q3 I (8U) · Facelift 2014 2.0 TDIvsAUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012 2.0 TDI clean diesel

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 Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012

2.0 TDI clean diesel

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2013-2016

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

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
  • Lightest
    1,625 kg
    3,583 lb
  • 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
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    144 g/km
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDIAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI clean diesel
Power
184hp137kW
190hp142kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,625kg3,583lb
1,815kg4,001lb
Gross weight
2,225kg4,905lb
2,425kg5,346lb
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
84.4s99% target: 217 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
92.3s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
40.2s
Calculated
55.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
105hp/t78kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
234Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,164km723mi
Calculated
1,339km832mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,388mm173in
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
1,365L
1,560L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
64L
75L
CO2 emissions
144g/km
146g/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 Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TDI clean dieselPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TDI clean diesel: 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI clean diesel3,800-4,200 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDIAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI clean diesel
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
40.2 s
55.7 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
16.1 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI clean diesel
190 hp
142 kW

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TDI clean diesel has 6 hp more than AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI and AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TDI clean diesel: 6 hp (4 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI clean diesel
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)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI clean diesel
1,815 kg
4,001 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI clean diesel
210 km/h
130 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI clean diesel8.4 s

Although AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TDI clean diesel has more power, AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI and AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TDI clean diesel: 0.5 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI clean diesel
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI clean diesel
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI clean diesel
1,339 km
832 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI clean diesel
190 hp
142 kW
8.4 s
210 km/h
130 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI clean diesel
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 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)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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI clean diesel
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI clean diesel
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
8.4 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI clean diesel
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDIAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI clean diesel
Power
184 hp
137 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.4 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
Fuel consumption
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 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
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,629 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,655 mm
65.2 in
Range score
1,164 km
723 mi
1,339 km
832 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
146 g/km
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 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 Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TDI clean diesel
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI

  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 2 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TDI clean diesel

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 176 km (109 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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