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AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI Q3 I (8U) · Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI

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

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AUDI Q3 I (8U)

2.0 TFSI

211 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2014
VS

AUDI Q3 I (8U) · Facelift 2014

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2014-2016

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    129 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,605 kg
    3,538 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    146 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,164 km
    723 mi
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSIAUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
Power
211hp157kW
184hp137kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,605kg3,538lb
Gross weight
2,165kg4,773lb
2,205kg4,861lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
To 99% top speed
78.7s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
84.2s99% target: 217 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
30.4s
Calculated
40.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
183Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
237Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
831km516mi
Calculated
1,164km723mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,385mm173in
4,388mm173in
Width
1,831mm72in
1,831mm72in
Height
1,608mm63in
1,608mm63in
Wheelbase
2,603mm102in
2,603mm102in
Front track
1,571mm62in
1,571mm62in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,575mm62in
Trunk volume
460L
460L
Max trunk volume-
1,365L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
64L
64L
CO2 emissions
179g/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) 2.0 TFSIAUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI5,000-6,200 rpm1,800-4,900 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDI3,500 rpm1,800-3,250 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSIAUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.4 s
40.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
211 hp
157 kW
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI has 27 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 Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 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 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
1,605 kg
3,538 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 TFSI
230 km/h
143 mph
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
219 km/h
136 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 TFSI6.9 s
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDI7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI and AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 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 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI and AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI: 2.2 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 TFSI
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
115 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 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 TFSI
831 km
516 mi
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
1,164 km
723 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
211 hp
157 kW
6.9 s
230 km/h
143 mph
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.9 s
219 km/h
136 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 TFSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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
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

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 TFSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
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

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI 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 TFSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
6.9 s
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
7.9 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 TFSI
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
115 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSIAUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
Lightness
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,388 mm
172.8 in
Height
1,608 mm
63.3 in
Range score
831 km
516 mi
1,164 km
723 mi
CO2 score
179 g/km
146 g/km
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
115 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 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 TFSIAUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 332 km (207 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 33 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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