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AUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012 3.0 TFSI V6vsAUDI 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

3.0 TFSI V6

272 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedSUV2012-2015
VS

AUDI Q3 II (F3)

45 TFSI

230 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2018-2020

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    882 km
    548 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI

  • Lightest
    1,620 kg
    3,571 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    173 g/km
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V6AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
Power
272hp203kW
230hp172kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,840kg4,057lb
1,620kg3,571lb
Gross weight
2,450kg5,401lb
2,150kg4,740lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
69.7s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
71.9s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
25.2s
Calculated
26.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
882km548mi
Calculated
789km491mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,629mm182in
4,484mm177in
Width
1,898mm75in
1,856mm73in
Height
1,655mm65in
1,616mm64in
Wheelbase
2,807mm111in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,617mm64in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,576mm62in
Ground clearance
200mm8in
-
Trunk volume
540L
530L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
1,525L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
60L
CO2 emissions
199g/km
173g/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 TFSI V6AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TFSI V6: 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 20123.0 TFSI V64,780-6,500 rpm2,150-4,780 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI5,000-6,700 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V6AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.2 s
26.7 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
100 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V6
272 hp
203 kW
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
230 hp
172 kW

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TFSI V6 has 42 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 3.0 TFSI V6: 42 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V6
400 Nm
295 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 20123.0 TFSI V6
1,840 kg
4,057 lb
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
1,620 kg
3,571 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 TFSI V6
234 km/h
145 mph
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
233 km/h
145 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 TFSI V65.9 s
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI6.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI: 0.4 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 TFSI V6
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI and AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TFSI 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 TFSI V6
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 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 TFSI V6
882 km
548 mi
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
789 km
491 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V6
272 hp
203 kW
5.9 s
234 km/h
145 mph
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
230 hp
172 kW
6.3 s
233 km/h
145 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 TFSI V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 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
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,484 mm
176.5 in
Height
1,616 mm
63.6 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 TFSI V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TFSI 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 TFSI V6
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
5.9 s
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
6.3 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 TFSI V6
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V6AUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
Power
272 hp
203 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.3 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,840 kg
4,057 lb
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 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
4,484 mm
176.5 in
Height
1,616 mm
63.6 in
Range score
882 km
548 mi
789 km
491 mi
CO2 score
199 g/km
173 g/km
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 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 TFSI V6AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 42 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 93 km (58 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
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 45 TFSI

  • Is 220 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 26 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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