Car comparison

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.0 TDI V6vsAUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6

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

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AUDI Q5 I (8R)

3.0 TDI V6

240 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2008-2012
VS

AUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012

3.0 TDI V6

245 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2014

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 245 hp

  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,860 kg
    4,101 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    132 hp/t
    98 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,172 km
    728 mi
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ5 I (8R)3.0 TDI V6240 hpAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6245 hp
Power
240hp179kW
245hp183kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,865kg4,112lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Gross weight
2,445kg5,390lb
2,470kg5,445lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
74.9s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
74.8s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
31.1s
Calculated
31.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
312Nm/t209lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
1,172km728mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,629mm182in
4,629mm182in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,898mm75in
Height
1,653mm65in
1,655mm65in
Wheelbase
2,807mm111in
2,807mm111in
Front track
1,617mm64in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,613mm64in
1,614mm64in
Ground clearance
200mm8in
200mm8in
Trunk volume
540L
540L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
1,560L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
75L
CO2 emissions-
169g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.0 TDI V6 240 hpAUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 245 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.0 TDI V6 240 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 245 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.0 TDI V6240 hp4,000-4,400 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6245 hp4,000-4,500 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ5 I (8R)3.0 TDI V6240 hpAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6245 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.1 s
31.1 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.0 TDI V6240 hp
240 hp
179 kW
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6245 hp
245 hp
183 kW

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 245 hp has 5 hp more than AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.0 TDI V6 240 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.0 TDI V6 240 hp and AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 245 hp: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.0 TDI V6240 hp
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6245 hp
580 Nm
428 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.0 TDI V6240 hp
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6245 hp
1,860 kg
4,101 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)3.0 TDI V6240 hp
225 km/h
140 mph
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6245 hp
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 I (8R)3.0 TDI V6240 hp6.5 s
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6245 hp6.5 s

Although AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 245 hp has more power, AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.0 TDI V6 240 hp is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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)3.0 TDI V6240 hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6245 hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 245 hp and AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.0 TDI V6 240 hp: 1.1 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)3.0 TDI V6240 hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6245 hp
132 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.0 TDI V6240 hp
1,000 km
621 mi
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6245 hp
1,172 km
728 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.0 TDI V6240 hp
240 hp
179 kW
6.5 s
225 km/h
140 mph
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6245 hp
245 hp
183 kW
6.5 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 I (8R)3.0 TDI V6240 hp
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 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
1,653 mm
65.1 in
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 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 I (8R)3.0 TDI V6240 hp
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 245 hp 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)3.0 TDI V6240 hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.5 s
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6245 hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.5 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)3.0 TDI V6240 hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6245 hp
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ5 I (8R)3.0 TDI V6240 hpAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6245 hp
Power
240 hp
179 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.5 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,629 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,653 mm
65.1 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
1,000 km
621 mi
1,172 km
728 mi
CO2 score
-
169 g/km
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
132 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 Q5 I (8R) 3.0 TDI V6 240 hpAUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 245 hp
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.0 TDI V6 240 hp

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 245 hp

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 172 km (107 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

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