Car comparison

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDIvsAUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012 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

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2018-2020
VS

AUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012

2.0 TFSI

180 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2012-2016

Comparison overview

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AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    221 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,695 kg
    3,737 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    112 hp/t
    84 kW/t
    8.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    148 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,125 km
    699 mi
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDIAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
Power
190hp142kW
180hp134kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,695kg3,737lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight
2,225kg4,905lb
2,330kg5,137lb
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
88.3s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
92.2s99% target: 207 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
40.0s
Calculated
57.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
105hp/t78kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
186Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,125km699mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,484mm177in
4,629mm182in
Width
1,856mm73in
1,898mm75in
Height
1,616mm64in
1,655mm65in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,807mm111in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,576mm62in
1,614mm64in
Ground clearance-
200mm8in
Trunk volume
530L
540L
Max trunk volume
1,525L
1,560L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
75L
CO2 emissions
148g/km
174g/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 Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI4,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDIAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
40.0 s
57.9 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI has 10 hp more than AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI and AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI: 10 hp (7 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 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
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
1,720 kg
3,792 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
221 km/h
137 mph
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
209 km/h
130 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 TDI8.0 s
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI8.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI and AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI: 0.5 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
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI and AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI: 1.9 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 II (F3)40 TDI
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 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
1,125 km
699 mi
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
1,000 km
621 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
8.0 s
221 km/h
137 mph
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW
8.5 s
209 km/h
130 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
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
209 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,629 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,655 mm
65.2 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
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
209 km/h
130 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
8.0 s
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
8.5 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
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDIAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
8.5 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,629 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,655 mm
65.2 in
Range score
1,125 km
699 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
148 g/km
174 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 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.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDIAUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI
Consumption5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.80 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.77 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used840 L222 US gal185 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,470 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 125 km (78 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 26 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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