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

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

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AUDI Q5 III (GU)

2.0 TFSI

204 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2024-present
VS

AUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012

2.0 TFSI Hybrid

211 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2016

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 Hybrid

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    110 hp/t
    82 kW/t
    9.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,043 km
    648 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    226 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,895 kg
    4,178 lb
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSIAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI Hybrid
Power
204hp152kW
211hp157kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,895kg4,178lb
1,910kg4,211lb
Gross weight
2,535kg5,589lb
2,490kg5,490lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
Calculated
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
89.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
85.7s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
31.2s
Calculated
35.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
108hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
179Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
183Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
855km531mi
Calculated
1,043km648mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu 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
1,645mm65in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,637mm64in
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
72L
CO2 emissions-
159g/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 TFSIAUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI HybridPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI Hybrid: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI4,300-6,000 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI Hybrid4,300-6,000 rpm1,500-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSIAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI Hybrid
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.2 s
35.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
204 hp
152 kW
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI Hybrid
211 hp
157 kW

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI Hybrid has 7 hp more than AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TFSI and AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI Hybrid: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI Hybrid
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 TFSI
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI Hybrid
1,910 kg
4,211 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 TFSI
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI Hybrid
225 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 III (GU)2.0 TFSI7.2 s
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI Hybrid7.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI Hybrid and AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TFSI: 0.1 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 TFSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI Hybrid
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI Hybrid and AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TFSI: 0.7 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 TFSI
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI Hybrid
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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 TFSI
855 km
531 mi
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI Hybrid
1,043 km
648 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
204 hp
152 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI Hybrid
211 hp
157 kW
7.1 s
225 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 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 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 Hybrid
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 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

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 TFSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI Hybrid
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI Hybrid 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 TFSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
7.2 s
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI Hybrid
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI Hybrid
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSIAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI Hybrid
Power
204 hp
152 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
1,910 kg
4,211 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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
855 km
531 mi
1,043 km
648 mi
CO2 score
-
159 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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 TFSIAUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI Hybrid
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

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

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI Hybrid

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 188 km (117 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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