Car comparison

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSIvsBMW X1 (E84) 23d

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

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AUDI Q5 I (8R)

2.0 TFSI

211 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2011-2012
VS

BMW X1 (E84)

23d

204 hp1995 ccDieselAWDManualTwin-turboSUV2009-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,043 km
    648 mi
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

BMW X1 (E84) 23d

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,585 kg
    3,494 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    129 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSIBMWX1 (E84)23d
Power
211hp157kW
204hp152kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,910kg4,211lb
1,585kg3,494lb
Gross weight
2,490kg5,490lb
2,150kg4,740lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
85.8s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
76.8s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
35.0s
Calculated
34.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
183Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
252Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,043km648mi
Calculated
1,017km632mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,629mm182in
4,454mm175in
Width
1,898mm75in
1,798mm71in
Height
1,653mm65in
1,545mm61in
Wheelbase
2,807mm111in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,617mm64in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,613mm64in
1,529mm60in
Ground clearance-
194mm8in
Trunk volume
460L
420L
Max trunk volume
1,480L
1,350L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
72L
61L
CO2 emissions
159g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSIBMW X1 (E84) 23dPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • BMW X1 (E84) 23d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI4,300-6,000 rpm1,500-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm
BMWX1 (E84)23d4,400 rpm2,000-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSIBMWX1 (E84)23d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.0 s
34.1 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
211 hp
157 kW
BMWX1 (E84)23d
204 hp
152 kW

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI has 7 hp more than BMW X1 (E84) 23d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X1 (E84) 23d and AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
BMWX1 (E84)23d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
1,910 kg
4,211 lb
BMWX1 (E84)23d
1,585 kg
3,494 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)2.0 TFSI
225 km/h
140 mph
BMWX1 (E84)23d
223 km/h
139 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)2.0 TFSI7.1 s
BMWX1 (E84)23d7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI and BMW X1 (E84) 23d: 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)2.0 TFSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
BMWX1 (E84)23d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X1 (E84) 23d and AUDI Q5 I (8R) 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 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
BMWX1 (E84)23d
129 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)2.0 TFSI
1,043 km
648 mi
BMWX1 (E84)23d
1,017 km
632 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
211 hp
157 kW
7.1 s
225 km/h
140 mph
BMWX1 (E84)23d
204 hp
152 kW
7.3 s
223 km/h
139 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)2.0 TFSI
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
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,629 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,653 mm
65.1 in
BMWX1 (E84)23d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,454 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,545 mm
60.8 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)2.0 TFSI
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
BMWX1 (E84)23d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

BMW X1 (E84) 23d 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)2.0 TFSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
7.1 s
BMWX1 (E84)23d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.3 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)2.0 TFSI
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
BMWX1 (E84)23d
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSIBMWX1 (E84)23d
Power
211 hp
157 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,910 kg
4,211 lb
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,629 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,653 mm
65.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,454 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,545 mm
60.8 in
Range score
1,043 km
648 mi
1,017 km
632 mi
CO2 score
159 g/km
-
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSIBMW X1 (E84) 23d
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 27 km (17 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

BMW X1 (E84) 23d

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 325 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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