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AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 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 Q3 II (F3)

40 TDI

193 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2024-2025
VS

AUDI Q3 I (8U) · Facelift 2014

2.0 TFSI

180 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    218 km/h
    135 mph
  • Most powerful
    193 hp
    144 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDIAUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
Power
193hp144kW
180hp134kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
2,250kg4,960lb
2,140kg4,718lb
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
83.8s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
79.1s99% target: 215 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
40.4s
Calculated
39.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
829km515mi
Calculated
914km568mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,484mm177in
4,388mm173in
Width
1,856mm73in
1,831mm72in
Height
1,616mm64in
1,608mm63in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,603mm102in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,571mm62in
Rear track
1,576mm62in
1,575mm62in
Trunk volume
530L
460L
Max trunk volume
1,525L
1,365L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
64L
CO2 emissions-
161g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDIAUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 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
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI3,500-4,200 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,450 rpm
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI4,000-6,200 rpm1,400-3,900 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDIAUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
40.4 s
39.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
91 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
193 hp
144 kW
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI has 13 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 Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
1,540 kg
3,395 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 II (F3)40 TDI
218 km/h
135 mph
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
217 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 II (F3)40 TDI7.6 s
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI7.6 s

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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 II (F3)40 TDI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
829 km
515 mi
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
914 km
568 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
193 hp
144 kW
7.6 s
218 km/h
135 mph
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.6 s
217 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 II (F3)40 TDI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,484 mm
176.5 in
Height
1,616 mm
63.6 in
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 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
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 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
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.6 s
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.6 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 II (F3)40 TDI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDIAUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.6 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,484 mm
176.5 in
Height
1,616 mm
63.6 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
829 km
515 mi
914 km
568 mi
CO2 score
-
161 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDIAUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 86 km (53 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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