The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (15 - 18) vs. Audi Q3 45 TFSI quattro S tronic (18 - ..)
€ 37,700

€ 44,600

€ 37,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Q3 2.0 TDI is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Q3 45 TFSI.
Q3 2.0 TDI
Q3 45 TFSI
62.6
72.1
79.5
62.4
72.8
79.7
72.1 in
Width
72.8 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
62.6 in
Height
62.4 in
102.5
172.8
105.5
176.5
172.8 in
Length
176.5 in
102.5 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Q3 2.0 TDI
Q3 45 TFSI
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.88 %

General
Q3 2.0 TDI
Q3 45 TFSI
8U
Generation
F3
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Q3 2.0 TDI
Q3 45 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CUVC, DFTA
Engine Code
DKTA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Q3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
227 hp
Q3 45 TFSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Q3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Q3 45 TFSI
Performance
Q3 2.0 TDI
Q3 45 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Q3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Q3 45 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
25.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.46 lb/hp
Q3 2.0 TDI
25.03 lb/hp
16.46 lb/hp
Q3 45 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Q3 2.0 TDI
Q3 45 TFSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Q3 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
32 mpg
Q3 45 TFSI
40 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
795 mi
Range
511 mi
Q3 2.0 TDI
795 mi
511 mi
Q3 45 TFSI
Environmental Impact
102.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
138.2 kWh
Q3 2.0 TDI
102.8 kWh
138.2 kWh
Q3 45 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Q3 2.0 TDI
Q3 45 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











38.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.2 cu ft