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Infiniti Q50 · Facelift 2017 3.5vsAUDI S3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

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

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Infiniti Q50 · Facelift 2017

3.5

306 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSedan2017-present
VS

AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI

310 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 3.5

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    144 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,129 km
    702 mi
  • Largest trunk
    400 L
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Most powerful
    310 hp
    231 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,470 kg
    3,241 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    211 hp/t
    157 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelInfinitiQ50Facelift 20173.5AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
306hp228kW
310hp231kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,787kg3,940lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Gross weight-
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
51.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
43.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
15.4s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
211hp/t157kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,129km702mi
Calculated
846km526mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,810mm189in
4,466mm176in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,392mm55in
Wheelbase
2,850mm112in
2,631mm104in
Front track-
1,551mm61in
Rear track-
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
400L
390L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
55L
CO2 emissions
144g/km
151g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 3.5AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 3.5: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20173.56,800 rpm5,000 rpm7,050 rpm
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI5,500-6,500 rpm2,000-6,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricInfinitiQ50Facelift 20173.5AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.4 s
13.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
191 km/h
119 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20173.5
306 hp
228 kW
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW

AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI has 4 hp more than Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 3.5.

The biggest power difference is between Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 3.5 and AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20173.5
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20173.5
1,787 kg
3,940 lb
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
1,470 kg
3,241 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20173.5
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20173.55.1 s
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI4.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 3.5: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20173.5
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20173.5
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
211 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20173.5
1,129 km
702 mi
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
846 km
526 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20173.5
306 hp
228 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20173.5
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,810 mm
189.4 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,466 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 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
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20173.5
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 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
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20173.5
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
5.1 s
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
4.6 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
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20173.5
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
211 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleInfinitiQ50Facelift 20173.5AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
306 hp
228 kW
310 hp
231 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,787 kg
3,940 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,810 mm
189.4 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,466 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
Range score
1,129 km
702 mi
846 km
526 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
151 g/km
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
211 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.7 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
VehicleInfiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 3.5AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 3.5

  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 283 km (176 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 7 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 317 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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