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

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 Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012

2.0 TFSI

230 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI

  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    130 hp/t
    97 kW/t
    7.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    174 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Lightest
    1,640 kg
    3,616 lb
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSIAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
Power
211hp157kW
230hp172kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,165kg4,773lb
2,380kg5,247lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
78.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
82.1s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
30.4s
Calculated
32.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
183Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
831km516mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu 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
179g/km
174g/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 Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI: 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 TFSI5,000-6,200 rpm1,800-4,900 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI4,700-6,200 rpm1,500-4,600 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSIAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.4 s
32.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
152 km/h
95 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
230 hp
172 kW

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 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 Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI: 19 hp (14 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
350 Nm
258 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
1,770 kg
3,902 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
228 km/h
142 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI6.9 s

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

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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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
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 TFSI
211 hp
157 kW
6.9 s
230 km/h
143 mph
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
230 hp
172 kW
6.9 s
228 km/h
142 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
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

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
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

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
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
6.9 s
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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 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
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSIAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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
831 km
516 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
179 g/km
174 g/km
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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 Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 19 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 169 km (105 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 5 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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