Car comparison

AUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI Q5 II (FY) · Facelift 2020 40 TDI

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

225 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2015
VS

AUDI Q5 II (FY) · Facelift 2020

40 TDI

204 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2020-2024

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    222 km/h
    138 mph
  • Most powerful
    225 hp
    168 kW
  • Lightest
    1,755 kg
    3,869 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    128 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

AUDI Q5 II (FY) Facelift 2020 40 TDI

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,204 km
    748 mi
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSIAUDIQ5 II (FY)Facelift 202040 TDI
Power
225hp168kW
204hp152kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,755kg3,869lb
1,805kg3,979lb
Gross weight
2,365kg5,214lb
2,510kg5,534lb
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
81.3s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
84.4s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
35.7s
Calculated
37.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
222Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
949km590mi
Calculated
1,204km748mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,629mm182in
4,682mm184in
Width
1,898mm75in
1,893mm75in
Height
1,655mm65in
1,662mm65in
Wheelbase
2,807mm111in
2,819mm111in
Front track
1,617mm64in
1,616mm64in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,609mm63in
Ground clearance
200mm8in
-
Trunk volume
540L
520L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
1,520L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
65L
CO2 emissions
184g/km
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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 Q5 II (FY) Facelift 2020 40 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q5 II (FY) Facelift 2020 40 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI4,500-6,250 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm
AUDIQ5 II (FY)Facelift 202040 TDI3,800-4,200 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSIAUDIQ5 II (FY)Facelift 202040 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.7 s
37.4 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 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
225 hp
168 kW
AUDIQ5 II (FY)Facelift 202040 TDI
204 hp
152 kW

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI has 21 hp more than AUDI Q5 II (FY) Facelift 2020 40 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q5 II (FY) Facelift 2020 40 TDI and AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI: 21 hp (16 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
AUDIQ5 II (FY)Facelift 202040 TDI
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)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
AUDIQ5 II (FY)Facelift 202040 TDI
1,805 kg
3,979 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
222 km/h
138 mph
AUDIQ5 II (FY)Facelift 202040 TDI
222 km/h
138 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 TFSI7.1 s
AUDIQ5 II (FY)Facelift 202040 TDI7.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI and AUDI Q5 II (FY) Facelift 2020 40 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 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 II (FY)Facelift 202040 TDI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q5 II (FY) Facelift 2020 40 TDI and AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI: 2.5 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
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
AUDIQ5 II (FY)Facelift 202040 TDI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 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
949 km
590 mi
AUDIQ5 II (FY)Facelift 202040 TDI
1,204 km
748 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
225 hp
168 kW
7.1 s
222 km/h
138 mph
AUDIQ5 II (FY)Facelift 202040 TDI
204 hp
152 kW
7.6 s
222 km/h
138 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
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 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
AUDIQ5 II (FY)Facelift 202040 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,682 mm
184.3 in
Height
1,662 mm
65.4 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
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 II (FY)Facelift 202040 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

AUDI Q5 II (FY) Facelift 2020 40 TDI 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
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.1 s
AUDIQ5 II (FY)Facelift 202040 TDI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
7.6 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
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 II (FY)Facelift 202040 TDI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSIAUDIQ5 II (FY)Facelift 202040 TDI
Power
225 hp
168 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,682 mm
184.3 in
Height
1,662 mm
65.4 in
Range score
949 km
590 mi
1,204 km
748 mi
CO2 score
184 g/km
-
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 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 Q5 II (FY) Facelift 2020 40 TDI
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

AUDI Q5 II (FY) Facelift 2020 40 TDI

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 254 km (158 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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