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AUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI

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

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AUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012

2.0 TFSI

230 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2015-2016
VS

AUDI Q3 II (F3)

45 TFSI

228 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2019-2025

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    228 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,730 kg
    3,814 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    133 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    949 km
    590 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSIAUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
Power
230hp172kW
228hp170kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,730kg3,814lb
1,776kg3,915lb
Gross weight
2,340kg5,159lb
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Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
85.0s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
83.3s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
33.4s
Calculated
38.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
949km590mi
Calculated
561km348mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,629mm182in
4,485mm177in
Width
1,898mm75in
1,849mm73in
Height
1,655mm65in
1,598mm63in
Wheelbase
2,807mm111in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,617mm64in
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,572mm62in
Ground clearance
200mm8in
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Trunk volume
540L
530L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
1,525L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
60L
CO2 emissions
181g/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 2.0 TFSIAUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI4,700-6,200 rpm1,500-4,600 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI5,000-6,700 rpm1,700-4,400 rpm6,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSIAUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.4 s
38.3 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
230 hp
172 kW
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
228 hp
170 kW

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI has 2 hp more than AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI and AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
1,776 kg
3,915 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 20122.0 TFSI
228 km/h
142 mph
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 20122.0 TFSI7.2 s
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI7.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI and AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI: 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI and AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI: 2.8 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 20122.0 TFSI
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
949 km
590 mi
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
561 km
348 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
230 hp
172 kW
7.2 s
228 km/h
142 mph
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
228 hp
170 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 20122.0 TFSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 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 II (F3)45 TFSI
Power
228 hp
170 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,485 mm
176.6 in
Height
1,598 mm
62.9 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 20122.0 TFSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
Power
228 hp
170 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.2 s
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
7.4 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 20122.0 TFSI
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSIAUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
228 hp
170 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.4 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
1,776 kg
3,915 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 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
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,485 mm
176.6 in
Height
1,598 mm
62.9 in
Range score
949 km
590 mi
561 km
348 mi
CO2 score
181 g/km
-
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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
VehicleAUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSIAUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Is 46 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 389 km (241 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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