Car comparison

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 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 II (F3)

40 TDI

200 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2020-2024

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,074 km
    667 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

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
  • Lightest
    1,640 kg
    3,616 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    129 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSIAUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
Power
211hp157kW
200hp149kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
2,165kg4,773lb
2,250kg4,960lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
78.7s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
82.5s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
30.4s
Calculated
34.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
183Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
831km516mi
Calculated
1,074km667mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,385mm173in
4,484mm177in
Width
1,831mm72in
1,849mm73in
Height
1,608mm63in
1,616mm64in
Wheelbase
2,603mm102in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,571mm62in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,576mm62in
Trunk volume
460L
530L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
64L
58L
CO2 emissions
179g/km
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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 II (F3) 40 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 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 II (F3)40 TDI3,600-4,100 rpm1,750-3,500 rpm4,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSIAUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.4 s
34.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
150 km/h
93 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 II (F3)40 TDI
200 hp
149 kW

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI has 11 hp more than AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI and AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI: 11 hp (8 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 II (F3)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)2.0 TFSI
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
1,660 kg
3,660 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 II (F3)40 TDI
225 km/h
140 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 II (F3)40 TDI7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI and AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI: 0.4 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 II (F3)40 TDI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI and AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI: 2.3 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 II (F3)40 TDI
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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 II (F3)40 TDI
1,074 km
667 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 II (F3)40 TDI
200 hp
149 kW
7.3 s
225 km/h
140 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 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

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 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

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 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
6.9 s
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
7.3 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 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 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSIAUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,484 mm
176.5 in
Height
1,616 mm
63.6 in
Range score
831 km
516 mi
1,074 km
667 mi
CO2 score
179 g/km
-
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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) 2.0 TFSIAUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 11 hp more
  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 243 km (151 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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