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AUDI Q8 (4M) · Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6vsAUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI

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

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AUDI Q8 (4M) · Facelift 2023

50 TDI V6

286 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2023-present
VS

AUDI Q3 II (F3)

45 TFSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2021-2024

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6

  • Fastest top speed
    241 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    955 km
    593 mi
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Lightest
    1,620 kg
    3,571 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    151 hp/t
    113 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202350 TDI V6AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
Power
286hp213kW
245hp183kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
2,160kg4,762lb
1,620kg3,571lb
Gross weight
2,900kg6,393lb
2,200kg4,850lb
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
85.1s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
67.0s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
26.4s
Calculated
23.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
955km593mi
Calculated
800km497mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,992mm197in
4,484mm177in
Width
1,995mm79in
1,856mm73in
Height
1,697mm67in
1,616mm64in
Wheelbase
2,998mm118in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,679mm66in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,691mm67in
1,576mm62in
Trunk volume
605L
530L
Max trunk volume-
1,525L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
85L
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202350 TDI V63,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI5,000-6,500 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202350 TDI V6AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.4 s
23.3 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
286 hp
213 kW
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
245 hp
183 kW

AUDI Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6 has 41 hp more than AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI and AUDI Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 50 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)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
2,160 kg
4,762 lb
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
1,620 kg
3,571 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)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
241 km/h
150 mph
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
238 km/h
148 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202350 TDI V66.1 s
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI5.8 s

Although AUDI Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6 has more power, AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI and AUDI Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6: 0.3 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)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 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) 45 TFSI and AUDI Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6: 1.4 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)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
955 km
593 mi
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
800 km
497 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
286 hp
213 kW
6.1 s
241 km/h
150 mph
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
245 hp
183 kW
5.8 s
238 km/h
148 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)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,992 mm
196.5 in
Height
1,697 mm
66.8 in
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

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)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
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

AUDI Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 50 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)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
6.1 s
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
5.8 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)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202350 TDI V6AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
5.8 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
2,160 kg
4,762 lb
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,992 mm
196.5 in
Height
1,697 mm
66.8 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
955 km
593 mi
800 km
497 mi
Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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 Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 50 TDI V6

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 230 Nm more
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 155 km (96 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 75 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI

  • Is 540 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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