Car comparison

AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI

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

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AUDI Q5 III (GU)

2.0 TFSI

204 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2024-present
VS

AUDI Q3 II (F3)

40 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2018-2020

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.0 s
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    1,125 km
    699 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    226 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSIAUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
Power
204hp152kW
190hp142kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,835kg4,045lb
1,695kg3,737lb
Gross weight
2,460kg5,423lb
2,225kg4,905lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
Calculated
221 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
107.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
88.3s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
37.5s
Calculated
40.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.1s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
111hp/t83kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
890km553mi
Calculated
1,125km699mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,717mm186in
4,484mm177in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,856mm73in
Height
1,662mm65in
1,616mm64in
Wheelbase
2,820mm111in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,645mm65in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,637mm64in
1,576mm62in
Trunk volume
520L
530L
Max trunk volume
1,473L
1,525L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
63L
CO2 emissions-
148g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TFSIAUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI4,300-6,000 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSIAUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.1 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.5 s
40.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
221 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
89 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
204 hp
152 kW
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
190 hp
142 kW

AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TFSI has 14 hp more than AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI and AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TFSI: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
1,695 kg
3,737 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 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
221 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
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI8.6 s
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI8.0 s

Although AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TFSI has more power, AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI and AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TFSI: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI and AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TFSI: 1.7 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
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
890 km
553 mi
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
1,125 km
699 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
204 hp
152 kW
8.6 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
8.0 s
221 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
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,717 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,662 mm
65.4 in
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

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 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
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

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
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
8.6 s
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
8.0 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 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSIAUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,717 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,662 mm
65.4 in
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
Range score
890 km
553 mi
1,125 km
699 mi
CO2 score
-
148 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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 III (GU) 2.0 TFSIAUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 235 km (146 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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