Car comparison

AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TDIvsAUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI

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

New comparison

AUDI Q5 III (GU)

2.0 TDI

204 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2024-present
VS

AUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012

2.0 TFSI

230 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2015-2016

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Lightest
    1,770 kg
    3,902 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    130 hp/t
    97 kW/t
    7.7 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    226 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TDIAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
Power
204hp152kW
230hp172kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,955kg4,310lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,595kg5,721lb
2,380kg5,247lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
Calculated
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
94.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
82.1s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
32.7s
Calculated
32.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
104hp/t78kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
985km612mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,717mm186in
4,629mm182in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,898mm75in
Height
1,662mm65in
1,655mm65in
Wheelbase
2,820mm111in
2,807mm111in
Front track
1,621mm64in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,613mm64in
1,614mm64in
Ground clearance-
200mm8in
Trunk volume
520L
540L
Max trunk volume
1,473L
1,560L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
75L
CO2 emissions-
174g/km

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TDIAUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TDI3,800-4,200 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,450 rpm
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI4,700-6,200 rpm1,500-4,600 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TDIAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.7 s
32.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TDI
204 hp
152 kW
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
230 hp
172 kW

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI has 26 hp more than AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TDI and AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI: 26 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 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 III (GU)2.0 TDI
1,955 kg
4,310 lb
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
1,770 kg
3,902 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 III (GU)2.0 TDI
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
228 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TDI7.4 s
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI and AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TDI: 0.5 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 III (GU)2.0 TDI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TDI and AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI: 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 III (GU)2.0 TDI
104 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TDI
985 km
612 mi
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
1,000 km
621 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TDI
204 hp
152 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
230 hp
172 kW
6.9 s
228 km/h
142 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 III (GU)2.0 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,717 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,662 mm
65.4 in
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 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

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 III (GU)2.0 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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 III (GU)2.0 TDI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.4 s
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.9 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 III (GU)2.0 TDI
104 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TDIAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,955 kg
4,310 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,717 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,662 mm
65.4 in
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
Range score
985 km
612 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
-
174 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
104 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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 III (GU) 2.0 TDIAUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

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

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 26 hp more
  • Is 185 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 15 km (9 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TDI
AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

2.0 TDI
40 TFSI
VS
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TDIvsAUDIQ5 II (FY)Facelift 202040 TFSI
2.0 TFSI
45 TDI
VS
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSIvsAUDIQ5 II (FY)45 TDI
2.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI
VS
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSIvsAUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
2.0 TDI
2.0 TFSI Hybrid
VS
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TDIvsAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI Hybrid
2.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI
VS
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSIvsAUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
2.0 TDI
40 TDI
VS
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TDIvsAUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
2.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI
VS
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSIvsAUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
2.0 TDI
45 TDI V6
VS
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TDIvsAUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
2.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI
VS
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSIvsAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
2.0 TDI
45 TDI
VS
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TDIvsAUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
2.0 TDI
40 TFSI
VS
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TDIvsAUDIQ2Facelift 202040 TFSI
2.0 TDI
40 TFSI
VS
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TDIvsAUDIQ640 TFSI
AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TDI vs AUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI - car comparison - FastVsFaster