Car comparison

AUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6vsAUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI

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

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AUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012

3.0 TDI V6

245 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2014
VS

AUDI Q3 I (8U)

2.0 TDI

177 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSUV2012-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    132 hp/t
    98 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    1,172 km
    728 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI

  • Lightest
    1,565 kg
    3,450 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    144 g/km
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
Power
245hp183kW
177hp132kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,565kg3,450lb
Gross weight
2,470kg5,445lb
2,090kg4,608lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
74.8s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
89.2s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
31.1s
Calculated
43.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
312Nm/t209lb-ft/ton
Calculated
243Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,172km728mi
Calculated
1,164km723mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,629mm182in
4,385mm173in
Width
1,898mm75in
1,831mm72in
Height
1,655mm65in
1,608mm63in
Wheelbase
2,807mm111in
2,603mm102in
Front track
1,617mm64in
1,571mm62in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,575mm62in
Ground clearance
200mm8in
-
Trunk volume
540L
460L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
64L
CO2 emissions
169g/km
144g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V64,000-4,500 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,750 rpm
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI4,200 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.1 s
43.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
245 hp
183 kW
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
177 hp
132 kW

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 has 68 hp more than AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI and AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6: 68 hp (51 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
1,565 kg
3,450 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
225 km/h
140 mph
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
218 km/h
135 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V66.5 s
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI8.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI: 1.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI and AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6: 0.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
1,172 km
728 mi
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
1,164 km
723 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
245 hp
183 kW
6.5 s
225 km/h
140 mph
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
177 hp
132 kW
8.3 s
218 km/h
135 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,629 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,655 mm
65.2 in
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,385 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,608 mm
63.3 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.5 s
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
8.3 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
177 hp
132 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
8.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
1,565 kg
3,450 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,629 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,655 mm
65.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,385 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,608 mm
63.3 in
Range score
1,172 km
728 mi
1,164 km
723 mi
CO2 score
169 g/km
144 g/km
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 68 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 1.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 8 km (5 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI

  • Is 295 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 25 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

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

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