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AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSIvsAUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI

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

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AUDI Q3 II (F3)

45 TFSI

230 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2018-2020
VS

AUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012

2.0 TFSI

225 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,620 kg
    3,571 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    142 hp/t
    106 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    173 g/km
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSIAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
Power
230hp172kW
225hp168kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
2,330kg5,137lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
71.9s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
84.0s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
26.7s
Calculated
37.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
789km491mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,484mm177in
4,629mm182in
Width
1,856mm73in
1,898mm75in
Height
1,616mm64in
1,655mm65in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,807mm111in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,576mm62in
1,614mm64in
Ground clearance-
200mm8in
Trunk volume
530L
540L
Max trunk volume
1,525L
1,560L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
75L
CO2 emissions
173g/km
174g/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 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI5,000-6,700 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,950 rpm
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI4,500-6,250 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSIAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.7 s
37.0 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
230 hp
172 kW
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
225 hp
168 kW

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI has 5 hp more than AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI and AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
350 Nm
258 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 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
1,720 kg
3,792 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
233 km/h
145 mph
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
222 km/h
138 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 TFSI6.3 s
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI7.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI and AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI: 1.1 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
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

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
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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
789 km
491 mi
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
1,000 km
621 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
230 hp
172 kW
6.3 s
233 km/h
145 mph
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
225 hp
168 kW
7.4 s
222 km/h
138 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
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 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 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,629 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,655 mm
65.2 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
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
6.3 s
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSIAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
225 hp
168 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
7.4 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,629 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,655 mm
65.2 in
Range score
789 km
491 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
173 g/km
174 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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 Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSIAUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI

  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 211 km (131 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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