Car comparison

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 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 Q3 II (F3)

40 TDI

200 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2020-2024
VS

AUDI Q3 I (8U)

2.0 TDI

177 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSUV2012-2014

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    120 hp/t
    90 kW/t
    8.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI

  • Lightest
    1,565 kg
    3,450 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,164 km
    723 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDIAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
Power
200hp149kW
177hp132kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
1,565kg3,450lb
Gross weight
2,250kg4,960lb
2,090kg4,608lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
82.5s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
89.2s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
34.5s
Calculated
43.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
243Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,074km667mi
Calculated
1,164km723mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,484mm177in
4,385mm173in
Width
1,849mm73in
1,831mm72in
Height
1,616mm64in
1,608mm63in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,603mm102in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,571mm62in
Rear track
1,576mm62in
1,575mm62in
Trunk volume
530L
460L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
64L
CO2 emissions-
144g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDIAUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI3,600-4,100 rpm1,750-3,500 rpm4,350 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
MetricAUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDIAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.5 s
43.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 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
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
200 hp
149 kW
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
177 hp
132 kW

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI has 23 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 TDI: 23 hp (17 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 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
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
1,565 kg
3,450 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 TDI
225 km/h
140 mph
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 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 II (F3)40 TDI7.3 s
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI8.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI 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
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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 II (F3)40 TDI
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
1,074 km
667 mi
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
1,164 km
723 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
200 hp
149 kW
7.3 s
225 km/h
140 mph
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
177 hp
132 kW
8.3 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 II (F3)40 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,484 mm
176.5 in
Height
1,616 mm
63.6 in
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 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 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 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 TDI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
7.3 s
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
8.3 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 TDI
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDIAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
177 hp
132 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
8.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,565 kg
3,450 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,484 mm
176.5 in
Height
1,616 mm
63.6 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
1,074 km
667 mi
1,164 km
723 mi
CO2 score
-
144 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 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 Q3 II (F3) 40 TDIAUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI

  • Has 23 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI

  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Has 90 km (56 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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