Car comparison

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSIvsVolvo XC40 2.0 T5

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

Volvo XC40

2.0 T5

247 hp1969 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2018-2020

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,620 kg
    3,571 lb
  • Best estimated range
    789 km
    491 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

Volvo XC40 2.0 T5

  • Most powerful
    247 hp
    184 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    147 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    164 g/km
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSIVolvoXC402.0 T5
Power
230hp172kW
247hp184kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
2,220kg4,894lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
71.7s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
74.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
26.7s
Calculated
28.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
789km491mi
Calculated
750km466mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,484mm177in
4,425mm174in
Width
1,856mm73in
1,863mm73in
Height
1,616mm64in
1,652mm65in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,702mm106in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,601mm63in
Rear track
1,576mm62in
1,626mm64in
Ground clearance-
211mm8in
Trunk volume
530L
460L
Max trunk volume
1,525L
1,336L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
54L
CO2 emissions
173g/km
164g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSIVolvo XC40 2.0 T5PowerTorque
  • AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC40 2.0 T5: 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
VolvoXC402.0 T55,500 rpm1,800-4,800 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSIVolvoXC402.0 T5
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
28.7 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 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
157 km/h
97 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
VolvoXC402.0 T5
247 hp
184 kW

Volvo XC40 2.0 T5 has 17 hp more than AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI and Volvo XC40 2.0 T5: 17 hp (13 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
VolvoXC402.0 T5
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
VolvoXC402.0 T5
1,680 kg
3,704 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
VolvoXC402.0 T5
230 km/h
143 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
VolvoXC402.0 T56.5 s

Although Volvo XC40 2.0 T5 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 Volvo XC40 2.0 T5: 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
VolvoXC402.0 T5
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
VolvoXC402.0 T5
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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
VolvoXC402.0 T5
750 km
466 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
VolvoXC402.0 T5
247 hp
184 kW
6.5 s
230 km/h
143 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
VolvoXC402.0 T5
Power
247 hp
184 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,425 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,652 mm
65.0 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
VolvoXC402.0 T5
Power
247 hp
184 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
VolvoXC402.0 T5
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
VolvoXC402.0 T5
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSIVolvoXC402.0 T5
Power
230 hp
172 kW
247 hp
184 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.5 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,425 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,652 mm
65.0 in
Range score
789 km
491 mi
750 km
466 mi
CO2 score
173 g/km
164 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSIVolvo XC40 2.0 T5
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI

  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 39 km (25 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Volvo XC40 2.0 T5

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 9 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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