Car comparison

AUDI Q5 II (FY) 3.0 TDIvsAUDI Q3 I (8U) · Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI Q5 II (FY)

3.0 TDI

286 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2017-2018
VS

AUDI Q3 I (8U) · Facelift 2014

2.0 TFSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2018

Comparison overview

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AUDI Q5 II (FY) 3.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    162 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,048 km
    651 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ5 II (FY)3.0 TDIAUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
Power
286hp213kW
220hp164kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,565kg3,450lb
Gross weight
2,550kg5,622lb
2,165kg4,773lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
65.9s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
71.0s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
23.4s
Calculated
26.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
332Nm/t222lb-ft/ton
Calculated
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,048km651mi
Calculated
889km552mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,663mm184in
4,388mm173in
Width
1,893mm75in
1,831mm72in
Height
1,659mm65in
1,608mm63in
Wheelbase
2,819mm111in
2,603mm102in
Front track
1,616mm64in
1,571mm62in
Rear track
1,609mm63in
1,575mm62in
Trunk volume
550L
460L
Max trunk volume
1,510L
1,365L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
64L
CO2 emissions
162g/km
168g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI Q5 II (FY) 3.0 TDIAUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q5 II (FY) 3.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ5 II (FY)3.0 TDI3,750-4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ5 II (FY)3.0 TDIAUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.4 s
26.7 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 II (FY)3.0 TDI
286 hp
213 kW
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
220 hp
164 kW

AUDI Q5 II (FY) 3.0 TDI has 66 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 II (FY) 3.0 TDI: 66 hp (49 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 II (FY)3.0 TDI
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 II (FY)3.0 TDI
1,870 kg
4,123 lb
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
1,565 kg
3,450 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 II (FY)3.0 TDI
237 km/h
147 mph
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
233 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 II (FY)3.0 TDI5.8 s
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI6.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q5 II (FY) 3.0 TDI and AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI: 0.6 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 II (FY)3.0 TDI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q5 II (FY) 3.0 TDI and AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI: 1.0 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 II (FY)3.0 TDI
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 II (FY)3.0 TDI
1,048 km
651 mi
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
889 km
552 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ5 II (FY)3.0 TDI
286 hp
213 kW
5.8 s
237 km/h
147 mph
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
220 hp
164 kW
6.4 s
233 km/h
145 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 II (FY)3.0 TDI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 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
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

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 II (FY)3.0 TDI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
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

AUDI Q5 II (FY) 3.0 TDI 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 II (FY)3.0 TDI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
5.8 s
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
6.4 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 II (FY)3.0 TDI
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ5 II (FY)3.0 TDIAUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.4 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,870 kg
4,123 lb
1,565 kg
3,450 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
1,048 km
651 mi
889 km
552 mi
CO2 score
162 g/km
168 g/km
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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 II (FY) 3.0 TDIAUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q5 II (FY) 3.0 TDI

  • Has 66 hp more
  • Has 270 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 159 km (99 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 6 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

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