Car comparison

AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TDIvsAUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI

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

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AUDI Q5 III (GU)

2.0 TDI

204 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2024-present
VS

AUDI Q3 II (F3)

45 TFSI

228 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2019-2025

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    226 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    985 km
    612 mi
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI

  • Most powerful
    228 hp
    170 kW
  • Lightest
    1,776 kg
    3,915 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    128 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    530 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TDIAUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
Power
204hp152kW
228hp170kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,955kg4,310lb
1,776kg3,915lb
Gross weight
2,595kg5,721lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
94.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
83.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
32.7s
Calculated
38.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
104hp/t78kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
985km612mi
Calculated
561km348mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,717mm186in
4,485mm177in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,849mm73in
Height
1,662mm65in
1,598mm63in
Wheelbase
2,820mm111in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,621mm64in
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,613mm64in
1,572mm62in
Trunk volume
520L
530L
Max trunk volume
1,473L
1,525L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
60L

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TDIAUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TDI3,800-4,200 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,450 rpm
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI5,000-6,700 rpm1,700-4,400 rpm6,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TDIAUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.7 s
38.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TDI
204 hp
152 kW
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
228 hp
170 kW

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI has 24 hp more than AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TDI and AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI: 24 hp (18 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
350 Nm
258 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 TDI
1,955 kg
4,310 lb
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
1,776 kg
3,915 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 TDI
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 TDI7.4 s
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI7.4 s

Although AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI has more power, AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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 TDI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TDI and AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI: 4.1 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
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TDI
104 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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 TDI
985 km
612 mi
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
561 km
348 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TDI
204 hp
152 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
228 hp
170 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 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)45 TFSI
Power
228 hp
170 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,485 mm
176.6 in
Height
1,598 mm
62.9 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 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
Power
228 hp
170 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 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 TDI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.4 s
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
7.4 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 TDI
104 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TDIAUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
228 hp
170 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,955 kg
4,310 lb
1,776 kg
3,915 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 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
4,485 mm
176.6 in
Height
1,598 mm
62.9 in
Range score
985 km
612 mi
561 km
348 mi
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
104 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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 TDIAUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 424 km (264 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI

  • Has 24 hp more
  • Is 179 kg lighter
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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