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AUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSIvsVolvo XC90 II 2.0 D5

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 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2015-2016
VS

Volvo XC90 II

2.0 D5

225 hp1969 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2015-2016

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
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    228 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Lightest
    1,730 kg
    3,814 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    133 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5

  • Highest torque
    470 Nm
    347 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    152 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,224 km
    761 mi
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSIVolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
Power
230hp172kW
225hp168kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
470Nm347lb-ft
Curb weight
1,730kg3,814lb
2,078kg4,581lb
Gross weight
2,340kg5,159lb
2,750kg6,063lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
84.8s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
97.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
33.3s
Calculated
43.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
949km590mi
Calculated
1,224km761mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,629mm182in
4,950mm195in
Width
1,898mm75in
1,923mm76in
Height
1,655mm65in
1,776mm70in
Wheelbase
2,807mm111in
2,984mm117in
Front track
1,617mm64in
1,676mm66in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,679mm66in
Ground clearance
200mm8in
238mm9in
Trunk volume
540L
368L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
1,886L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
71L
CO2 emissions
181g/km
152g/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 TFSIVolvo XC90 II 2.0 D5PowerTorque
  • AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5: 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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D54,250 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSIVolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.3 s
43.2 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
144 km/h
89 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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
225 hp
168 kW

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI has 5 hp more than Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5 and AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI: 5 hp (4 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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
470 Nm
347 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
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
2,078 kg
4,581 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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
220 km/h
137 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 TFSI7.2 s
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D57.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI and Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5: 0.6 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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5 and AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI: 2.1 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
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
1,224 km
761 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
7.2 s
228 km/h
142 mph
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
225 hp
168 kW
7.8 s
220 km/h
137 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/h7.2 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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
368 L
13.0 cu ft
Length
4,950 mm
194.9 in
Height
1,776 mm
69.9 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/h7.2 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5 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
7.2 s
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.8 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
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSIVolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
Power
230 hp
172 kW
225 hp
168 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.8 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
2,078 kg
4,581 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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
368 L
13.0 cu ft
Length
4,950 mm
194.9 in
Height
1,776 mm
69.9 in
Range score
949 km
590 mi
1,224 km
761 mi
CO2 score
181 g/km
152 g/km
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
368 L
13.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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 TFSIVolvo XC90 II 2.0 D5
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 348 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 172 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
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5

  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 275 km (171 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 29 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

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

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