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AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSIvsAUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6

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

3.0 TDI V6

245 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2014

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6

  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    169 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,172 km
    728 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • Lightest
    1,620 kg
    3,571 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    142 hp/t
    106 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSIAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
Power
230hp172kW
245hp183kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
2,470kg5,445lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
71.9s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
74.8s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
26.7s
Calculated
31.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
312Nm/t209lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
789km491mi
Calculated
1,172km728mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,967cc181cu 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
169g/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 3.0 TDI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6: 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 20123.0 TDI V64,000-4,500 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSIAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.7 s
31.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 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
230 hp
172 kW
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
245 hp
183 kW

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 has 15 hp more than AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI and AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6: 15 hp (11 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 20123.0 TDI V6
580 Nm
428 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 20123.0 TDI V6
1,860 kg
4,101 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 20123.0 TDI V6
225 km/h
140 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 20123.0 TDI V66.5 s

Although AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 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 Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6: 0.2 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 20123.0 TDI V6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI: 1.2 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
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
132 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 20123.0 TDI V6
1,172 km
728 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 20123.0 TDI V6
245 hp
183 kW
6.5 s
225 km/h
140 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 20123.0 TDI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 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 20123.0 TDI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 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
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 20123.0 TDI V6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.5 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 20123.0 TDI V6
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSIAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
Power
230 hp
172 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.5 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
1,172 km
728 mi
CO2 score
173 g/km
169 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
132 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 3.0 TDI V6
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI

  • Is 240 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 230 Nm more
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 382 km (238 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 4 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

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

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