Car comparison

AUDI Q5 III (GU) 3.0 TDI V6vsAUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel

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

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AUDI Q5 III (GU)

3.0 TDI V6

299 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2025-present
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Comparison overview

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AUDI Q5 III (GU) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    299 hp
    223 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    145 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ5 III (GU)3.0 TDI V6AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Power
299hp223kW
258hp192kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
2,060kg4,542lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,700kg5,952lb
2,490kg5,490lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
69.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
74.4s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
18.2s
Calculated
28.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
282Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
309Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
956km594mi
Calculated
1,190km740mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,717mm186in
4,629mm182in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,898mm75in
Height
1,647mm65in
1,655mm65in
Wheelbase
2,820mm111in
2,807mm111in
Front track
1,621mm64in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,613mm64in
1,614mm64in
Ground clearance-
200mm8in
Trunk volume
520L
540L
Max trunk volume
1,473L
1,560L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
75L
CO2 emissions-
164g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI Q5 III (GU) 3.0 TDI V6AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 clean dieselPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q5 III (GU) 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ5 III (GU)3.0 TDI V63,620-3,750 rpm1,500-3,620 rpm4,000 rpm
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean diesel4,000-4,500 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ5 III (GU)3.0 TDI V6AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.2 s
28.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
108 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 III (GU)3.0 TDI V6
299 hp
223 kW
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
258 hp
192 kW

AUDI Q5 III (GU) 3.0 TDI V6 has 41 hp more than AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel and AUDI Q5 III (GU) 3.0 TDI V6: 41 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 III (GU)3.0 TDI V6
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
580 Nm
428 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 III (GU)3.0 TDI V6
2,060 kg
4,542 lb
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
1,880 kg
4,145 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 III (GU)3.0 TDI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 III (GU)3.0 TDI V65.0 s
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean diesel6.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q5 III (GU) 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel: 1.2 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 III (GU)3.0 TDI V6
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel and AUDI Q5 III (GU) 3.0 TDI V6: 0.5 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 III (GU)3.0 TDI V6
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 III (GU)3.0 TDI V6
956 km
594 mi
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
1,190 km
740 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ5 III (GU)3.0 TDI V6
299 hp
223 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
258 hp
192 kW
6.2 s
230 km/h
143 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 III (GU)3.0 TDI V6
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,717 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,647 mm
64.8 in
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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 III (GU)3.0 TDI V6
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

AUDI Q5 III (GU) 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 III (GU)3.0 TDI V6
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.0 s
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.2 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 III (GU)3.0 TDI V6
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ5 III (GU)3.0 TDI V6AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Power
299 hp
223 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
2,060 kg
4,542 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,717 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,647 mm
64.8 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
956 km
594 mi
1,190 km
740 mi
CO2 score
-
164 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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 III (GU) 3.0 TDI V6AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q5 III (GU) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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

  • Is 180 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 235 km (146 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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