Car comparison

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDIvsAUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI

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

New comparison

AUDI Q3 I (8U)

2.0 TDI

177 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSUV2012-2014
VS

AUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012

2.0 TFSI

180 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2012-2016

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    218 km/h
    135 mph
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,565 kg
    3,450 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 city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    144 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,164 km
    723 mi
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDIAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
Power
177hp132kW
180hp134kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,565kg3,450lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight
2,090kg4,608lb
2,330kg5,137lb
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
89.2s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
92.2s99% target: 207 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
43.3s
Calculated
57.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
105hp/t78kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
243Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
186Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,164km723mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,385mm173in
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-
1,560L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
64L
75L
CO2 emissions
144g/km
174g/km

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDIAUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI4,200 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,450 rpm
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI4,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDIAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
43.3 s
57.9 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 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)2.0 TDI
177 hp
132 kW
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI has 3 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) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
1,565 kg
3,450 lb
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
1,720 kg
3,792 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)2.0 TDI
218 km/h
135 mph
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
209 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)2.0 TDI8.3 s
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI8.5 s

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI and AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI: 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)2.0 TDI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI and AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI: 2.0 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
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
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)2.0 TDI
1,164 km
723 mi
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
1,000 km
621 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
177 hp
132 kW
8.3 s
218 km/h
135 mph
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW
8.5 s
209 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)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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
209 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)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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
209 km/h
130 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 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)2.0 TDI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
8.3 s
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
8.5 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)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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDIAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.5 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,565 kg
3,450 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
174 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) 2.0 TDIAUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 155 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 164 km (102 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 30 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI
AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

2.0 TDI
2.0 TDI
VS
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDIvsAUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
2.0 TFSI
2.0 TDI
VS
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSIvsAUDIQ5 II (FY)2.0 TDI
2.0 TDI
40 TDI
VS
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDIvsAUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
2.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI
VS
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSIvsAUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
2.0 TDI
2.0 TDI clean diesel
VS
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDIvsAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI clean diesel
2.0 TFSI
35 TDI
VS
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSIvsAUDIQ5 II (FY)Facelift 202035 TDI
2.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI
VS
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSIvsAUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI
2.0 TDI
VS
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSIvsAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
2.0 TDI
2.0 TDI
VS
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDIvsAUDIQ22.0 TDI
2.0 TDI
GLA 220 CDI
VS
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDIvsMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
2.0 TDI
20i
VS
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDIvsBMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201220i
2.0 TDI
35 TFSI
VS
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDIvsAUDIQ2Facelift 202035 TFSI
AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI vs AUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI - car comparison - FastVsFaster