Car comparison

AUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 clean dieselvsAUDI 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 I (8U)

2.0 TFSI

211 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    137 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    164 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,190 km
    740 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean dieselAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
Power
258hp192kW
211hp157kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Gross weight
2,490kg5,490lb
2,165kg4,773lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
74.4s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
78.7s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
28.2s
Calculated
30.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
309Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
183Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,190km740mi
Calculated
831km516mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,629mm182in
4,385mm173in
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
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
64L
CO2 emissions
164g/km
179g/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 3.0 TDI V6 clean dieselAUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean diesel4,000-4,500 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,750 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
MetricAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean dieselAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.2 s
30.4 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 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
158 km/h
98 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
258 hp
192 kW
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
211 hp
157 kW

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel has 47 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 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel: 47 hp (35 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
580 Nm
428 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
1,880 kg
4,145 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
230 km/h
143 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean diesel6.2 s
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel and AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI: 0.7 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 20123.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel and AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI: 1.4 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 20123.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
1,190 km
740 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
258 hp
192 kW
6.2 s
230 km/h
143 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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)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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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 Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel 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 20123.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.2 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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
VehicleAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean dieselAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
Power
258 hp
192 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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
4,385 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,608 mm
63.3 in
Range score
1,190 km
740 mi
831 km
516 mi
CO2 score
164 g/km
179 g/km
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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 Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 clean dieselAUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel

  • Has 47 hp more
  • Has 280 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 359 km (223 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 15 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 240 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

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

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