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Q3 45 TFSI quattro vs Pathfinder

Audi · Nissan

1/4 Mile winner
Q3 45 TFSI quattro
Beats the Pathfinder by 0.02s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the Q3 45 TFSI quattro beats the Pathfinder by a hair, finishing 0.02 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Q3 45 TFSI quattro thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
268 hp
284 hp
0–100 km/h
6.5s
6.5s
Top speed
230 km/h
225 km/h
Engine
2.0L Turbo I4 MHEV
V6
Fuel
Mild Hybrid
Petrol
Torque
400 Nm
351 Nm
Price
$42,000
$35,000

Simulated race times

Distance
Q3 45 TFSI quattro
Pathfinder
100 m
6.543s
6.533s
1/8 mile
9.659s
9.656s
1/4 mile
14.492s
14.514s
1 km
25.869s
26.006s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Pathfinder is $35,000 vs $42,000 for the Q3 45 TFSI quattro — a $7,000 gap. Power: Pathfinder makes 16 hp more (268 vs 284). Top speed: Q3 45 TFSI quattro runs to 230 km/h, 5 km/h higher than Pathfinder.

FAQ

Which is faster, the Q3 45 TFSI quattro or the Pathfinder?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Q3 45 TFSI quattro is faster, beating the Pathfinder by 0.02 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Q3 45 TFSI quattro vs the Pathfinder?

The Q3 45 TFSI quattro hits 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds, while the Pathfinder does it in 6.5 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Q3 45 TFSI quattro produces 268 hp; the Pathfinder produces 284 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The Q3 45 TFSI quattro tops out at 230 km/h, and the Pathfinder reaches 225 km/h.

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