Car comparison

AUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 clean dieselvsPorsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel V6

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

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Porsche Macan I (95B)

S 3.0 Diesel V6

258 hp2967 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,880 kg
    4,145 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    137 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    164 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,190 km
    740 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean dieselPorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
Power
258hp192kW
258hp192kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,490kg5,490lb
2,575kg5,677lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
74.4s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
76.7s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
28.2s
Calculated
28.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
309Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
309Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,190km740mi
Calculated
952km592mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,629mm182in
4,681mm184in
Width
1,898mm75in
1,923mm76in
Height
1,655mm65in
1,624mm64in
Wheelbase
2,807mm111in
2,807mm111in
Front track
1,617mm64in
1,655mm65in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,651mm65in
Ground clearance
200mm8in
-
Trunk volume
540L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
1,500L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
60L
CO2 emissions
164g/km
164g/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 3.0 TDI V6 clean dieselPorsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean diesel4,000-4,500 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,750 rpm
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V64,000-4,250 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 20123.0 TDI V6 clean dieselPorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.2 s
28.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
157 km/h
97 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 clean diesel
258 hp
192 kW
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
258 hp
192 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 clean diesel
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
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)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
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 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
230 km/h
143 mph
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
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 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean diesel6.2 s
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V66.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel and Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel V6: 0.1 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 clean diesel
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

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 clean diesel
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
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 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
1,190 km
740 mi
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
952 km
592 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 clean diesel
258 hp
192 kW
6.2 s
230 km/h
143 mph
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
258 hp
192 kW
6.3 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 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,681 mm
184.3 in
Height
1,624 mm
63.9 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 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel 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 clean diesel
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.2 s
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.3 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 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
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 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean dieselPorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
Power
258 hp
192 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,681 mm
184.3 in
Height
1,624 mm
63.9 in
Range score
1,190 km
740 mi
952 km
592 mi
CO2 score
164 g/km
164 g/km
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 clean dieselPorsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel V6
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 238 km (148 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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