Car comparison

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSIvsAUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI

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

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AUDI Q3 II (F3)

45 TFSI

230 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2018-2020
VS

AUDI Q3 I (8U)

2.0 TFSI

211 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2014

Comparison overview

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AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,620 kg
    3,571 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    142 hp/t
    106 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    173 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSIAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
Power
230hp172kW
211hp157kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
2,165kg4,773lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
71.9s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
78.7s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
26.7s
Calculated
30.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
183Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
789km491mi
Calculated
831km516mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,484mm177in
4,385mm173in
Width
1,856mm73in
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
Max trunk volume
1,525L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
64L
CO2 emissions
173g/km
179g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSIAUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI5,000-6,700 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,950 rpm
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI5,000-6,200 rpm1,800-4,900 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSIAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.7 s
30.4 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
230 hp
172 kW
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
211 hp
157 kW

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI has 19 hp more than AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI and AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI: 19 hp (14 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
1,640 kg
3,616 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)45 TFSI
233 km/h
145 mph
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
230 km/h
143 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)45 TFSI6.3 s
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI and AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI: 0.6 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)45 TFSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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)45 TFSI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
789 km
491 mi
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
831 km
516 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
230 hp
172 kW
6.3 s
233 km/h
145 mph
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
211 hp
157 kW
6.9 s
230 km/h
143 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)45 TFSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 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 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

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)45 TFSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
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

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 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 II (F3)45 TFSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
6.3 s
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
6.9 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 II (F3)45 TFSI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSIAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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
789 km
491 mi
831 km
516 mi
CO2 score
173 g/km
179 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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.

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 II (F3) 45 TFSIAUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI

  • Has 19 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 6 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 42 km (26 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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