Car comparison

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI Q5 II (FY) 2.0 TDI

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 II (FY)

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2016-2018

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI Q5 II (FY) 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    136 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,250 km
    777 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • 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
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Lightest
    1,640 kg
    3,616 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    129 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSIAUDIQ5 II (FY)2.0 TDI
Power
211hp157kW
190hp142kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,165kg4,773lb
2,440kg5,379lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
78.7s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
85.8s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
30.4s
Calculated
41.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
107hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
183Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
831km516mi
Calculated
1,250km777mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,385mm173in
4,663mm184in
Width
1,831mm72in
1,893mm75in
Height
1,608mm63in
1,659mm65in
Wheelbase
2,603mm102in
2,819mm111in
Front track
1,571mm62in
1,616mm64in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,609mm63in
Trunk volume
460L
550L
Max trunk volume-
1,510L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
64L
65L
CO2 emissions
179g/km
136g/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 II (FY) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q5 II (FY) 2.0 TDI: 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 II (FY)2.0 TDI3,800-4,200 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSIAUDIQ5 II (FY)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.4 s
41.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
145 km/h
90 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 II (FY)2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI has 21 hp more than AUDI Q5 II (FY) 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q5 II (FY) 2.0 TDI and AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI: 21 hp (16 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 II (FY)2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 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 II (FY)2.0 TDI
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 II (FY)2.0 TDI
218 km/h
135 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 II (FY)2.0 TDI7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI and AUDI Q5 II (FY) 2.0 TDI: 1.0 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 II (FY)2.0 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q5 II (FY) 2.0 TDI and AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI: 2.5 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
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
AUDIQ5 II (FY)2.0 TDI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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 II (FY)2.0 TDI
1,250 km
777 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 II (FY)2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
218 km/h
135 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 II (FY)2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,663 mm
183.6 in
Height
1,659 mm
65.3 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 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 II (FY)2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 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 II (FY)2.0 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
7.9 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 II (FY)2.0 TDI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSIAUDIQ5 II (FY)2.0 TDI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
218 km/h
135 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
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,663 mm
183.6 in
Height
1,659 mm
65.3 in
Range score
831 km
516 mi
1,250 km
777 mi
CO2 score
179 g/km
136 g/km
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSIAUDI Q5 II (FY) 2.0 TDI
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

AUDI Q5 II (FY) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 419 km (260 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 43 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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