Car comparison

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.2 FSI V6vsAUDI 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 Q5 I (8R)

3.2 FSI V6

270 hp3197 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2008-2012
VS

AUDI Q3 I (8U)

2.0 TFSI

211 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.2 FSI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    270 hp
    201 kW
  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    150 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI

  • Lightest
    1,640 kg
    3,616 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    831 km
    516 mi
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ5 I (8R)3.2 FSI V6AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
Power
270hp201kW
211hp157kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,805kg3,979lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Gross weight
2,415kg5,324lb
2,165kg4,773lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
80.4s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
78.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
29.2s
Calculated
30.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
183Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
183Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
806km501mi
Calculated
831km516mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,197cc195cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,629mm182in
4,385mm173in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,831mm72in
Height
1,653mm65in
1,608mm63in
Wheelbase
2,807mm111in
2,603mm102in
Front track
1,617mm64in
1,571mm62in
Rear track
1,613mm64in
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-
179g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.2 FSI V6AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.2 FSI V6: 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)3.2 FSI V66,500 rpm3,000 rpm6,750 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)3.2 FSI V6AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 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
29.2 s
30.4 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 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)3.2 FSI V6
270 hp
201 kW
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
211 hp
157 kW

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.2 FSI V6 has 59 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) 3.2 FSI V6: 59 hp (44 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.2 FSI V6
330 Nm
243 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)3.2 FSI V6
1,805 kg
3,979 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)3.2 FSI V6
234 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.2 FSI V66.9 s
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI6.9 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)3.2 FSI V6
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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 Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI and AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.2 FSI V6: 1.6 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)3.2 FSI V6
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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)3.2 FSI V6
806 km
501 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)3.2 FSI V6
270 hp
201 kW
6.9 s
234 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.2 FSI V6
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 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
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)3.2 FSI V6
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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) 3.2 FSI 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.2 FSI V6
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
6.9 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)3.2 FSI V6
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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)3.2 FSI V6AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
Power
270 hp
201 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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
1,653 mm
65.1 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
806 km
501 mi
831 km
516 mi
CO2 score
-
179 g/km
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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) 3.2 FSI V6AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.2 FSI V6

  • Has 59 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 165 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 25 km (15 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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