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AUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI Q8 (4M) · Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6

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 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2015-2016
VS

AUDI Q8 (4M) · Facelift 2023

45 TDI V6

231 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2023-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    228 km/h
    142 mph
  • Lightest
    1,770 kg
    3,902 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    130 hp/t
    97 kW/t
    7.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSIAUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
Power
230hp172kW
231hp172kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
2,160kg4,762lb
Gross weight
2,380kg5,247lb
2,900kg6,393lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
82.1s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
94.5s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
32.1s
Calculated
36.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
107hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
955km593mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,629mm182in
4,992mm197in
Width
1,898mm75in
1,995mm79in
Height
1,655mm65in
1,697mm67in
Wheelbase
2,807mm111in
2,998mm118in
Front track
1,617mm64in
1,679mm66in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,691mm67in
Ground clearance
200mm8in
-
Trunk volume
540L
605L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
85L
CO2 emissions
174g/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 Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6: 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202345 TDI V63,500-5,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSIAUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.1 s
36.6 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
231 hp
172 kW

AUDI Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6 has 1 hp more than AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI and AUDI Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6: 1 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
500 Nm
369 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
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
2,160 kg
4,762 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
226 km/h
140 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 TFSI6.9 s
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202345 TDI V67.1 s

Although AUDI Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6 has more power, AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI and AUDI Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6: 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
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI and AUDI Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6: 1.4 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
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 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
1,000 km
621 mi
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
955 km
593 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
6.9 s
228 km/h
142 mph
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
7.1 s
226 km/h
140 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/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
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,992 mm
196.5 in
Height
1,697 mm
66.8 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/h6.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.9 s
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
7.1 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
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSIAUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
Power
230 hp
172 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.1 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
2,160 kg
4,762 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,992 mm
196.5 in
Height
1,697 mm
66.8 in
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
955 km
593 mi
CO2 score
174 g/km
-
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 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 Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 390 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 45 km (28 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Has 65 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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