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AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6vsAUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI

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

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AUDI Q8 (4M)

45 TDI V6

231 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2019-2020
VS

AUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012

2.0 TFSI

225 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2012-2015

Comparison overview

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AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,119 km
    696 mi
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
Power
231hp172kW
225hp168kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
2,145kg4,729lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight
2,890kg6,371lb
2,330kg5,137lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
100.2s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
84.0s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
34.1s
Calculated
37.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
108hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,119km696mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,986mm196in
4,629mm182in
Width
1,995mm79in
1,898mm75in
Height
1,705mm67in
1,655mm65in
Wheelbase
2,995mm118in
2,807mm111in
Front track
1,679mm66in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,691mm67in
1,614mm64in
Ground clearance-
200mm8in
Trunk volume
605L
540L
Max trunk volume
1,755L
1,560L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
75L
CO2 emissions
176g/km
174g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V63,250-4,750 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm5,000 rpm
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI4,500-6,250 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.1 s
37.0 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 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
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
225 hp
168 kW

AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6 has 6 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) 45 TDI V6: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
2,145 kg
4,729 lb
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
1,720 kg
3,792 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
233 km/h
145 mph
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
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
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V67.1 s
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI7.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6 and AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6 and AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI: 0.8 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
1,119 km
696 mi
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
1,000 km
621 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
7.1 s
233 km/h
145 mph
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
225 hp
168 kW
7.4 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,986 mm
196.3 in
Height
1,705 mm
67.1 in
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 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

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
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.1 s
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
7.4 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
225 hp
168 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.4 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
2,145 kg
4,729 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,986 mm
196.3 in
Height
1,705 mm
67.1 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
1,119 km
696 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
176 g/km
174 g/km
Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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 Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 119 km (74 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 65 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 425 kg lighter
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 2 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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