Car comparison

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSIvsAUDI Q5 II (FY) 45 TDI

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

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AUDI Q3 II (F3)

45 TFSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2021-2024
VS

AUDI Q5 II (FY)

45 TDI

231 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI Q5 II (FY) 45 TDI

  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,048 km
    651 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Lightest
    1,620 kg
    3,571 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    151 hp/t
    113 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSIAUDIQ5 II (FY)45 TDI
Power
245hp183kW
231hp172kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,870kg4,123lb
Gross weight
2,200kg4,850lb
2,565kg5,655lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
67.1s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
76.2s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
23.4s
Calculated
30.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
267Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
800km497mi
Calculated
1,048km651mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,484mm177in
4,663mm184in
Width
1,856mm73in
1,893mm75in
Height
1,616mm64in
1,659mm65in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,819mm111in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,616mm64in
Rear track
1,576mm62in
1,609mm63in
Trunk volume
530L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,525L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
65L
CO2 emissions-
163g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSIAUDI Q5 II (FY) 45 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q5 II (FY) 45 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI5,000-6,500 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIQ5 II (FY)45 TDI3,250-4,750 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm5,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSIAUDIQ5 II (FY)45 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.4 s
30.4 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
245 hp
183 kW
AUDIQ5 II (FY)45 TDI
231 hp
172 kW

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI has 14 hp more than AUDI Q5 II (FY) 45 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q5 II (FY) 45 TDI and AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
AUDIQ5 II (FY)45 TDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
AUDIQ5 II (FY)45 TDI
1,870 kg
4,123 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)45 TFSI
238 km/h
148 mph
AUDIQ5 II (FY)45 TDI
228 km/h
142 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)45 TFSI5.8 s
AUDIQ5 II (FY)45 TDI6.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI and AUDI Q5 II (FY) 45 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
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 II (FY)45 TDI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q5 II (FY) 45 TDI and AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI: 1.3 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)45 TFSI
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
AUDIQ5 II (FY)45 TDI
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
800 km
497 mi
AUDIQ5 II (FY)45 TDI
1,048 km
651 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
245 hp
183 kW
5.8 s
238 km/h
148 mph
AUDIQ5 II (FY)45 TDI
231 hp
172 kW
6.7 s
228 km/h
142 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)45 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 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 II (FY)45 TDI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,663 mm
183.6 in
Height
1,659 mm
65.3 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 II (F3)45 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 II (FY)45 TDI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 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 II (F3)45 TFSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
5.8 s
AUDIQ5 II (FY)45 TDI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.7 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)45 TFSI
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 II (FY)45 TDI
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSIAUDIQ5 II (FY)45 TDI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.7 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,870 kg
4,123 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,663 mm
183.6 in
Height
1,659 mm
65.3 in
Range score
800 km
497 mi
1,048 km
651 mi
CO2 score
-
163 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSIAUDI Q5 II (FY) 45 TDI
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 250 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI Q5 II (FY) 45 TDI

  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 248 km (154 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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