Car comparison

AUDI Q8 (4M) 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)

50 TDI V6

286 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2018-2020
VS

AUDI Q3 II (F3)

45 TFSI

230 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2018-2020

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,103 km
    685 mi
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI

  • 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI V6AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
Power
286hp213kW
230hp172kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
2,145kg4,729lb
1,620kg3,571lb
Gross weight
2,890kg6,371lb
2,150kg4,740lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
90.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
71.9s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
26.6s
Calculated
26.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
280Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,103km685mi
Calculated
789km491mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,986mm196in
4,484mm177in
Width
1,995mm79in
1,856mm73in
Height
1,705mm67in
1,616mm64in
Wheelbase
2,995mm118in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,679mm66in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,691mm67in
1,576mm62in
Ground clearance
254mm10in
-
Trunk volume
605L
530L
Max trunk volume
1,755L
1,525L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
60L
CO2 emissions
178g/km
173g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI V6AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q8 (4M) 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)50 TDI V63,500-4,000 rpm2,250-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI5,000-6,700 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI V6AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.6 s
26.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI V6
286 hp
213 kW
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
230 hp
172 kW

AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI V6 has 56 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) 50 TDI V6: 56 hp (42 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI V6
600 Nm
443 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI V6
2,145 kg
4,729 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)50 TDI V6
245 km/h
152 mph
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
233 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI V66.3 s
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI6.3 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)50 TDI V6
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI V6 and AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI: 0.8 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)50 TDI V6
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI V6
1,103 km
685 mi
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
789 km
491 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI V6
286 hp
213 kW
6.3 s
245 km/h
152 mph
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
230 hp
172 kW
6.3 s
233 km/h
145 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)50 TDI V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,986 mm
196.3 in
Height
1,705 mm
67.1 in
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

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)50 TDI V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
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

AUDI Q8 (4M) 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)50 TDI V6
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.3 s
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
6.3 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)50 TDI V6
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI V6AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
2,145 kg
4,729 lb
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,986 mm
196.3 in
Height
1,705 mm
67.1 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
1,103 km
685 mi
789 km
491 mi
CO2 score
178 g/km
173 g/km
Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI V6AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI V6

  • Has 56 hp more
  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 313 km (195 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 75 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI

  • Is 525 kg lighter
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 5 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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