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AUDI Q3 I (8U) · Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI

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 Q8 (4M)

45 TDI

231 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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 combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI

  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,042 km
    647 mi
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSIAUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
Power
220hp164kW
231hp172kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,565kg3,450lb
2,160kg4,762lb
Gross weight
2,165kg4,773lb
2,890kg6,371lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
71.0s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
95.2s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
26.7s
Calculated
36.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
107hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
889km552mi
Calculated
1,042km647mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,388mm173in
4,986mm196in
Width
1,831mm72in
1,995mm79in
Height
1,608mm63in
1,705mm67in
Wheelbase
2,603mm102in
2,995mm118in
Front track
1,571mm62in
1,679mm66in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,691mm67in
Trunk volume
460L
605L
Max trunk volume
1,365L
1,755L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
64L
75L
CO2 emissions
168g/km
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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 Q8 (4M) 45 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI: 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI3,500-5,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSIAUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.7 s
36.8 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
148 km/h
92 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
231 hp
172 kW

AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI has 11 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 Q8 (4M) 45 TDI: 11 hp (8 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
500 Nm
369 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
2,160 kg
4,762 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
226 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI7.1 s

Although AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI 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 Q8 (4M) 45 TDI: 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
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

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
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
1,042 km
647 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
231 hp
172 kW
7.1 s
226 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,986 mm
196.3 in
Height
1,705 mm
67.1 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 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)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
6.4 s
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.1 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSIAUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
7.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,565 kg
3,450 lb
2,160 kg
4,762 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,986 mm
196.3 in
Height
1,705 mm
67.1 in
Range score
889 km
552 mi
1,042 km
647 mi
CO2 score
168 g/km
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Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 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) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSIAUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 595 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 34 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI

  • Has 11 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Has 153 km (95 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 145 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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