Car comparison

AUDI Q3 I (8U) · Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012 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) · Facelift 2014

2.0 TFSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2018
VS

AUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012

3.0 TDI V6

245 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,172 km
    728 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • Lightest
    1,565 kg
    3,450 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    141 hp/t
    105 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    168 g/km

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSIAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
Power
220hp164kW
245hp183kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,565kg3,450lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Gross weight
2,165kg4,773lb
2,470kg5,445lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
71.0s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
74.6s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
26.7s
Calculated
31.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
312Nm/t209lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
889km552mi
Calculated
1,172km728mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,388mm173in
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
1,365L
1,560L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
64L
75L
CO2 emissions
168g/km
169g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSIAUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V64,000-4,500 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSIAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.7 s
31.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 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)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
220 hp
164 kW
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
245 hp
183 kW

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 has 25 hp more than AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI and AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6: 25 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
580 Nm
428 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
1,565 kg
3,450 lb
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
1,860 kg
4,101 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)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
233 km/h
145 mph
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 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)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI6.4 s
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V66.5 s

Although AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 has more power, AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI and AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6: 0.1 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)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI: 0.8 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)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
889 km
552 mi
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
1,172 km
728 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
220 hp
164 kW
6.4 s
233 km/h
145 mph
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
245 hp
183 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)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,388 mm
172.8 in
Height
1,608 mm
63.3 in
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
Power
245 hp
183 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
1,655 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)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 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)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
6.4 s
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSIAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.5 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,565 kg
3,450 lb
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,388 mm
172.8 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
889 km
552 mi
1,172 km
728 mi
CO2 score
168 g/km
169 g/km
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSIAUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 295 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Has 230 Nm more
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 283 km (176 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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