Car comparison

AUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012 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 Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012

2.0 TFSI

230 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2015-2016
VS

AUDI Q3 I (8U) · Facelift 2014

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    228 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    130 hp/t
    97 kW/t
    7.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

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
ModelAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSIAUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
Power
230hp172kW
184hp137kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,605kg3,538lb
Gross weight
2,380kg5,247lb
2,205kg4,861lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
To 99% top speed
82.3s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
84.2s99% target: 217 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
32.2s
Calculated
40.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
237Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
1,164km723mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,629mm182in
4,388mm173in
Width
1,898mm75in
1,831mm72in
Height
1,655mm65in
1,608mm63in
Wheelbase
2,807mm111in
2,603mm102in
Front track
1,617mm64in
1,571mm62in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,575mm62in
Ground clearance
200mm8in
-
Trunk volume
540L
460L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
1,365L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
64L
CO2 emissions
174g/km
146g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSIAUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI4,700-6,200 rpm1,500-4,600 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
MetricAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 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
32.2 s
40.1 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 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
15.0 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
230 hp
172 kW
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI has 46 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 TFSI: 46 hp (34 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
350 Nm
258 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
1,770 kg
3,902 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
228 km/h
142 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI6.9 s
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDI7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
1,000 km
621 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
230 hp
172 kW
6.9 s
228 km/h
142 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 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
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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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 Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
VehicleAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSIAUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
1,000 km
621 mi
1,164 km
723 mi
CO2 score
174 g/km
146 g/km
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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 Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSIAUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 46 hp more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

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 30 Nm more
  • Is 165 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 164 km (102 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 28 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
  • Smallest trunk

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