Car comparison

AUDI Q3 I (8U) · Facelift 2014 2.0 TDIvsAUDI Q5 II (FY) 40 TDI

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 II (FY)

40 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2019-2020

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 estimated range
    1,164 km
    723 mi
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

AUDI Q5 II (FY) 40 TDI

  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDIAUDIQ5 II (FY)40 TDI
Power
184hp137kW
190hp142kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,625kg3,583lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,225kg4,905lb
2,475kg5,456lb
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
84.4s99% target: 217 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
87.9s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
40.2s
Calculated
42.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.7s
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
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
107hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
234Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,164km723mi
Calculated
1,161km721mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,388mm173in
4,663mm184in
Width
1,831mm72in
1,893mm75in
Height
1,608mm63in
1,659mm65in
Wheelbase
2,603mm102in
2,819mm111in
Front track
1,571mm62in
1,616mm64in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,609mm63in
Trunk volume
460L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,365L
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Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
64L
65L
CO2 emissions
144g/km
149g/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 II (FY) 40 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q5 II (FY) 40 TDI: 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 II (FY)40 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)Facelift 20142.0 TDIAUDIQ5 II (FY)40 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
40.2 s
42.6 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
144 km/h
90 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 II (FY)40 TDI
190 hp
142 kW

AUDI Q5 II (FY) 40 TDI 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 II (FY) 40 TDI: 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 II (FY)40 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)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
AUDIQ5 II (FY)40 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)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
219 km/h
136 mph
AUDIQ5 II (FY)40 TDI
218 km/h
135 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 II (FY)40 TDI8.1 s

Although AUDI Q5 II (FY) 40 TDI 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 II (FY) 40 TDI: 0.2 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 II (FY)40 TDI
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 II (FY)40 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)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
1,164 km
723 mi
AUDIQ5 II (FY)40 TDI
1,161 km
721 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 II (FY)40 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
8.1 s
218 km/h
135 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 II (FY)40 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 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

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 II (FY)40 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 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 II (FY)40 TDI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
8.1 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 II (FY)40 TDI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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 II (FY)40 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.1 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 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
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,663 mm
183.6 in
Height
1,659 mm
65.3 in
Range score
1,164 km
723 mi
1,161 km
721 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
149 g/km
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 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) Facelift 2014 2.0 TDIAUDI Q5 II (FY) 40 TDI
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 145 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 3 km (2 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 5 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
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI Q5 II (FY) 40 TDI

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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