Car comparison

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.0 TDI V6

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)

3.0 TDI V6

240 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2008-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    129 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI

  • 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)3.0 TDI V6
Power
211hp157kW
240hp179kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,865kg4,112lb
Gross weight
2,165kg4,773lb
2,445kg5,390lb
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
74.9s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
30.4s
Calculated
31.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.2s
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
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
183Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
831km516mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,385mm173in
4,629mm182in
Width
1,831mm72in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,608mm63in
1,653mm65in
Wheelbase
2,603mm102in
2,807mm111in
Front track
1,571mm62in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,613mm64in
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
-

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) 3.0 TDI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.0 TDI V6: 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)3.0 TDI V64,000-4,400 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSIAUDIQ5 I (8R)3.0 TDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.4 s
31.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
155 km/h
96 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)3.0 TDI V6
240 hp
179 kW

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.0 TDI V6 has 29 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) 3.0 TDI V6: 29 hp (22 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)3.0 TDI V6
500 Nm
369 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)3.0 TDI V6
1,865 kg
4,112 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)3.0 TDI V6
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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.0 TDI V66.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI: 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.0 TDI V6
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)3.0 TDI V6
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 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
831 km
516 mi
AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.0 TDI V6
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)3.0 TDI V6
240 hp
179 kW
6.5 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.0 TDI V6
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,629 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,653 mm
65.1 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)3.0 TDI V6
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.0 TDI V6 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)3.0 TDI V6
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.5 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)3.0 TDI V6
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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)3.0 TDI V6
Power
211 hp
157 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
1,865 kg
4,112 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
1,653 mm
65.1 in
Range score
831 km
516 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
179 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
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 I (8U) 2.0 TFSIAUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.0 TDI V6
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 225 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 29 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 169 km (105 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • 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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