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AUDI Q3 I (8U) · Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSIvsVolvo XC90 II 2.0 D5

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

Volvo XC90 II

2.0 D5

225 hp1969 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2015-2016

Comparison overview

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

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
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5

  • Most powerful
    225 hp
    168 kW
  • Highest torque
    470 Nm
    347 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    152 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,224 km
    761 mi
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSIVolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
Power
220hp164kW
225hp168kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
470Nm347lb-ft
Curb weight
1,565kg3,450lb
2,078kg4,581lb
Gross weight
2,165kg4,773lb
2,750kg6,063lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
71.0s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
97.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
26.7s
Calculated
43.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
889km552mi
Calculated
1,224km761mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,388mm173in
4,950mm195in
Width
1,831mm72in
1,923mm76in
Height
1,608mm63in
1,776mm70in
Wheelbase
2,603mm102in
2,984mm117in
Front track
1,571mm62in
1,676mm66in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,679mm66in
Ground clearance-
238mm9in
Trunk volume
460L
368L
Max trunk volume
1,365L
1,886L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
64L
71L
CO2 emissions
168g/km
152g/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 TFSIVolvo XC90 II 2.0 D5PowerTorque
  • AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5: 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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D54,250 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSIVolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.7 s
43.2 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
144 km/h
89 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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
225 hp
168 kW

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5 has 5 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 Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5: 5 hp (4 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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
470 Nm
347 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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
2,078 kg
4,581 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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
220 km/h
137 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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D57.8 s

Although Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5 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 Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5: 1.4 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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5 and AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI: 1.4 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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
1,224 km
761 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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
225 hp
168 kW
7.8 s
220 km/h
137 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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
368 L
13.0 cu ft
Length
4,950 mm
194.9 in
Height
1,776 mm
69.9 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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.8 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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSIVolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
225 hp
168 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
7.8 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,565 kg
3,450 lb
2,078 kg
4,581 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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
368 L
13.0 cu ft
Length
4,950 mm
194.9 in
Height
1,776 mm
69.9 in
Range score
889 km
552 mi
1,224 km
761 mi
CO2 score
168 g/km
152 g/km
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
368 L
13.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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 TFSIVolvo XC90 II 2.0 D5
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 513 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 92 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 335 km (208 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 16 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

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

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