Car comparison

AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6vsAUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI

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

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AUDI Q8 (4M)

45 TDI V6

231 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2019-2020
VS

AUDI Q3 II (F3)

40 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI

  • 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 economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
Power
231hp172kW
190hp142kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
2,145kg4,729lb
1,695kg3,737lb
Gross weight
2,890kg6,371lb
2,225kg4,905lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
100.0s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
88.2s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
34.1s
Calculated
40.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
108hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,119km696mi
Calculated
1,125km699mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,986mm196in
4,484mm177in
Width
1,995mm79in
1,856mm73in
Height
1,705mm67in
1,616mm64in
Wheelbase
2,995mm118in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,679mm66in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,691mm67in
1,576mm62in
Trunk volume
605L
530L
Max trunk volume
1,755L
1,525L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
63L
CO2 emissions
176g/km
148g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V63,250-4,750 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm5,000 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
MetricAUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.1 s
40.0 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
190 hp
142 kW

AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6 has 41 hp more than AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI and AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6: 41 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
500 Nm
369 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
2,145 kg
4,729 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
233 km/h
145 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V67.1 s
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI8.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6 and AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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 Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6: 1.1 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
1,119 km
696 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
7.1 s
233 km/h
145 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,986 mm
196.3 in
Height
1,705 mm
67.1 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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 Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.1 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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
VehicleAUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
8.0 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
2,145 kg
4,729 lb
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,986 mm
196.3 in
Height
1,705 mm
67.1 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
1,119 km
696 mi
1,125 km
699 mi
CO2 score
176 g/km
148 g/km
Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 75 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI

  • Is 450 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 6 km (3 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 28 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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