Car comparison

Infiniti Q70 3.5 V6vsAUDI S3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSI

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

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Infiniti Q70

3.5 V6

306 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2013-2014
VS

AUDI S3 Sedan (8V)

2.0 TFSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2013-2016

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Infiniti Q70 3.5 V6

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,014 km
    630 mi
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    210 hp/t
    156 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelInfinitiQ703.5 V6AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI
Power
306hp228kW
300hp224kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,830kg4,034lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
2,400kg5,291lb
1,980kg4,365lb
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
56.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
50.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
16.8s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
167hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
210hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,014km630mi
Calculated
775km481mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,945mm195in
4,469mm176in
Width
1,845mm73in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,500mm59in
1,392mm55in
Wheelbase
2,900mm114in
2,631mm104in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,551mm61in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
350L
390L
Max trunk volume-
845L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
55L
CO2 emissions-
164g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Infiniti Q70 3.5 V6AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Infiniti Q70 3.5 V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
InfinitiQ703.5 V66,800 rpm5,000 rpm7,050 rpm
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI5,500-6,200 rpm1,800-5,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricInfinitiQ703.5 V6AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.8 s
16.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
183 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ703.5 V6
306 hp
228 kW
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI
300 hp
224 kW

Infiniti Q70 3.5 V6 has 6 hp more than AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSI and Infiniti Q70 3.5 V6: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ703.5 V6
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ703.5 V6
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI
1,430 kg
3,153 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ703.5 V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 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
InfinitiQ703.5 V65.5 s
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI5.3 s

Although Infiniti Q70 3.5 V6 has more power, AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSI and Infiniti Q70 3.5 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
InfinitiQ703.5 V6
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ703.5 V6
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ703.5 V6
1,014 km
630 mi
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI
775 km
481 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
InfinitiQ703.5 V6
306 hp
228 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI
300 hp
224 kW
5.3 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
InfinitiQ703.5 V6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,945 mm
194.7 in
Height
1,500 mm
59.1 in
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 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
4,469 mm
175.9 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
InfinitiQ703.5 V6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) 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
InfinitiQ703.5 V6
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
5.5 s
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.3 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
InfinitiQ703.5 V6
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleInfinitiQ703.5 V6AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TFSI
Power
306 hp
228 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,945 mm
194.7 in
Height
1,500 mm
59.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,469 mm
175.9 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
Range score
1,014 km
630 mi
775 km
481 mi
CO2 score
-
164 g/km
Trunk score
350 L
12.4 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 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
VehicleInfiniti Q70 3.5 V6AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Infiniti Q70 3.5 V6

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 240 km (149 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 400 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 43 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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