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AUDI Q5 II (FY) 50 TDIvsAUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012 3.0 TFSI V6

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

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AUDI Q5 II (FY)

50 TDI

286 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2019-2020
VS

AUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012

3.0 TFSI V6

272 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedSUV2012-2015

Comparison overview

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AUDI Q5 II (FY) 50 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    162 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,066 km
    662 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ5 II (FY)50 TDIAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V6
Power
286hp213kW
272hp203kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Gross weight
2,565kg5,655lb
2,450kg5,401lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
67.1s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
69.7s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
23.8s
Calculated
25.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
332Nm/t222lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,066km662mi
Calculated
882km548mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,663mm184in
4,629mm182in
Width
1,893mm75in
1,898mm75in
Height
1,659mm65in
1,655mm65in
Wheelbase
2,819mm111in
2,807mm111in
Front track
1,616mm64in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,609mm63in
1,614mm64in
Ground clearance-
200mm8in
Trunk volume
550L
540L
Max trunk volume-
1,560L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
75L
CO2 emissions
162g/km
199g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI Q5 II (FY) 50 TDIAUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TFSI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI Q5 II (FY) 50 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ5 II (FY)50 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm2,250-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V64,780-6,500 rpm2,150-4,780 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ5 II (FY)50 TDIAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.8 s
25.2 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
162 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 II (FY)50 TDI
286 hp
213 kW
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V6
272 hp
203 kW

AUDI Q5 II (FY) 50 TDI has 14 hp more than AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TFSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI Q5 II (FY) 50 TDI: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 II (FY)50 TDI
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V6
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 II (FY)50 TDI
1,870 kg
4,123 lb
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V6
1,840 kg
4,057 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 II (FY)50 TDI
237 km/h
147 mph
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V6
234 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 II (FY)50 TDI5.9 s
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V65.9 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 II (FY)50 TDI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V6
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q5 II (FY) 50 TDI and AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TFSI V6: 2.4 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 II (FY)50 TDI
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V6
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 II (FY)50 TDI
1,066 km
662 mi
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V6
882 km
548 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ5 II (FY)50 TDI
286 hp
213 kW
5.9 s
237 km/h
147 mph
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V6
272 hp
203 kW
5.9 s
234 km/h
145 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 II (FY)50 TDI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,663 mm
183.6 in
Height
1,659 mm
65.3 in
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 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 II (FY)50 TDI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

AUDI Q5 II (FY) 50 TDI 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 II (FY)50 TDI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
5.9 s
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V6
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
5.9 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 II (FY)50 TDI
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V6
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ5 II (FY)50 TDIAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
5.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,870 kg
4,123 lb
1,840 kg
4,057 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,663 mm
183.6 in
Height
1,659 mm
65.3 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
1,066 km
662 mi
882 km
548 mi
CO2 score
162 g/km
199 g/km
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 II (FY) 50 TDIAUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TFSI V6
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q5 II (FY) 50 TDI

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 220 Nm more
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 183 km (114 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 37 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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