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AUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6vsSubaru Forester IV 2.0

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

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AUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012

3.0 TDI V6

245 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2014
VS

Subaru Forester IV

2.0

241 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDTurbochargedSUV2012-2015

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6SubaruForester IV2.0
Power
245hp183kW
241hp180kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,613kg3,556lb
Gross weight
2,470kg5,445lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
74.6s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
79.8s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
31.1s
Calculated
36.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
312Nm/t209lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,172km728mi
Calculated
706km439mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,629mm182in
4,595mm181in
Width
1,898mm75in
1,795mm71in
Height
1,655mm65in
1,735mm68in
Wheelbase
2,807mm111in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,617mm64in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,550mm61in
Ground clearance
200mm8in
220mm9in
Trunk volume
540L
488L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
1,577L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
60L
CO2 emissions
169g/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 3.0 TDI V6Subaru Forester IV 2.0PowerTorque
  • AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • Subaru Forester IV 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V64,000-4,500 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,750 rpm
SubaruForester IV2.05,600 rpm2,400 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6SubaruForester IV2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.1 s
36.6 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
245 hp
183 kW
SubaruForester IV2.0
241 hp
180 kW

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 has 4 hp more than Subaru Forester IV 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Subaru Forester IV 2.0 and AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
SubaruForester IV2.0
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
SubaruForester IV2.0
1,613 kg
3,556 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 20123.0 TDI V6
225 km/h
140 mph
SubaruForester IV2.0
221 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 20123.0 TDI V66.5 s
SubaruForester IV2.07.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 and Subaru Forester IV 2.0: 1.0 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 20123.0 TDI V6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
SubaruForester IV2.0
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 and Subaru Forester IV 2.0: 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 20123.0 TDI V6
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
SubaruForester IV2.0
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
1,172 km
728 mi
SubaruForester IV2.0
706 km
439 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
245 hp
183 kW
6.5 s
225 km/h
140 mph
SubaruForester IV2.0
241 hp
180 kW
7.5 s
221 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 20123.0 TDI V6
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
SubaruForester IV2.0
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
488 L
17.2 cu ft
Length
4,595 mm
180.9 in
Height
1,735 mm
68.3 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 20123.0 TDI V6
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
SubaruForester IV2.0
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.5 s
SubaruForester IV2.0
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
7.5 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)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
SubaruForester IV2.0
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6SubaruForester IV2.0
Power
245 hp
183 kW
241 hp
180 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.5 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
1,613 kg
3,556 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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
488 L
17.2 cu ft
Length
4,595 mm
180.9 in
Height
1,735 mm
68.3 in
Range score
1,172 km
728 mi
706 km
439 mi
CO2 score
169 g/km
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Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
488 L
17.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 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 3.0 TDI V6Subaru Forester IV 2.0
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 230 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 466 km (290 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 52 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

Subaru Forester IV 2.0

  • Is 247 kg lighter
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

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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