Car comparison

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI

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

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AUDI Q5 I (8R)

2.0 TFSI

211 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2011-2012
VS

AUDI Q3 I (8U)

2.0 TFSI

170 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2012-2014

Comparison overview

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

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AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    110 hp/t
    82 kW/t
    9.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    159 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,043 km
    648 mi
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSIAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
Power
211hp157kW
170hp127kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,910kg4,211lb
1,585kg3,494lb
Gross weight
2,490kg5,490lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
85.8s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
85.3s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
35.0s
Calculated
48.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
107hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
183Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
177Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,043km648mi
Calculated
877km545mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,629mm182in
4,385mm173in
Width
1,898mm75in
1,831mm72in
Height
1,653mm65in
1,608mm63in
Wheelbase
2,807mm111in
2,603mm102in
Front track
1,617mm64in
1,571mm62in
Rear track
1,613mm64in
1,575mm62in
Trunk volume
460L
460L
Max trunk volume
1,480L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
72L
64L
CO2 emissions
159g/km
174g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSIAUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI4,300-6,000 rpm1,500-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI4,300-6,200 rpm1,700-4,200 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSIAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.0 s
48.8 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
211 hp
157 kW
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
170 hp
127 kW

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI has 41 hp more than AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI and AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI: 41 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
1,910 kg
4,211 lb
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
1,585 kg
3,494 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 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
225 km/h
140 mph
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
212 km/h
132 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI7.1 s
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI and AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI: 1.1 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 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
1,043 km
648 mi
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
877 km
545 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
211 hp
157 kW
7.1 s
225 km/h
140 mph
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
170 hp
127 kW
8.2 s
212 km/h
132 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 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,629 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,653 mm
65.1 in
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,385 mm
172.6 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 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
7.1 s
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
8.2 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 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSIAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
8.2 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,910 kg
4,211 lb
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,629 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,653 mm
65.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,385 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,608 mm
63.3 in
Range score
1,043 km
648 mi
877 km
545 mi
CO2 score
159 g/km
174 g/km
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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 I (8R) 2.0 TFSIAUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 167 km (104 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 15 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

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 325 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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