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AUDI Q3 I (8U) · Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSIvsMazda CX-5 · Facelift 2015 2.2d

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

180 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2018
VS

Mazda CX-5 · Facelift 2015

2.2d

175 hp2191 ccDieselAWDManualTwin-turboSUV2015-2017

Comparison overview

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Mazda CX-5 Facelift 2015 2.2d

  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,480 kg
    3,263 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    118 hp/t
    88 kW/t
    8.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    136 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,115 km
    693 mi
  • Largest trunk
    503 L
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSIMazdaCX-5Facelift 20152.2d
Power
180hp134kW
175hp130kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
2,140kg4,718lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
207 km/h
129 mph
To 99% top speed
78.9s99% target: 215 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
88.6s99% target: 205 km/h / 127 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
39.6s
Calculated
61.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
914km568mi
Calculated
1,115km693mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,191cc134cu in
Length
4,388mm173in
4,555mm179in
Width
1,831mm72in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,608mm63in
1,710mm67in
Wheelbase
2,603mm102in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,571mm62in
-
Rear track
1,575mm62in
-
Ground clearance-
210mm8in
Trunk volume
460L
503L
Max trunk volume
1,365L
1,620L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
64L
58L
CO2 emissions
161g/km
136g/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 TFSIMazda CX-5 Facelift 2015 2.2dPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Mazda CX-5 Facelift 2015 2.2d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI4,000-6,200 rpm1,400-3,900 rpm6,450 rpm
MazdaCX-5Facelift 20152.2d4,500 rpm2,000 rpm4,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSIMazdaCX-5Facelift 20152.2d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
39.6 s
61.5 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
207 km/h
129 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
139 km/h
86 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW
MazdaCX-5Facelift 20152.2d
175 hp
130 kW

AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI has 5 hp more than Mazda CX-5 Facelift 2015 2.2d.

The biggest power difference is between Mazda CX-5 Facelift 2015 2.2d and AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI: 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
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
MazdaCX-5Facelift 20152.2d
420 Nm
310 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
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
MazdaCX-5Facelift 20152.2d
1,480 kg
3,263 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
217 km/h
135 mph
MazdaCX-5Facelift 20152.2d
207 km/h
129 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI and Mazda CX-5 Facelift 2015 2.2d: 1.2 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
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
MazdaCX-5Facelift 20152.2d
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mazda CX-5 Facelift 2015 2.2d and AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI: 1.8 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
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
MazdaCX-5Facelift 20152.2d
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 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
914 km
568 mi
MazdaCX-5Facelift 20152.2d
1,115 km
693 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
180 hp
134 kW
7.6 s
217 km/h
135 mph
MazdaCX-5Facelift 20152.2d
175 hp
130 kW
8.8 s
207 km/h
129 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
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
MazdaCX-5Facelift 20152.2d
Power
175 hp
130 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
207 km/h
129 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
503 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,555 mm
179.3 in
Height
1,710 mm
67.3 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 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
MazdaCX-5Facelift 20152.2d
Power
175 hp
130 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
207 km/h
129 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.6 s
MazdaCX-5Facelift 20152.2d
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.8 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
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
MazdaCX-5Facelift 20152.2d
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSIMazdaCX-5Facelift 20152.2d
Power
180 hp
134 kW
175 hp
130 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
8.8 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
207 km/h
129 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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
503 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,555 mm
179.3 in
Height
1,710 mm
67.3 in
Range score
914 km
568 mi
1,115 km
693 mi
CO2 score
161 g/km
136 g/km
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
503 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 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 TFSIMazda CX-5 Facelift 2015 2.2d
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mazda CX-5 Facelift 2015 2.2d

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 201 km (125 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 43 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 25 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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