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AUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012 3.0 TFSI V6vsAUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TFSI

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 TFSI V6

272 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedSUV2012-2015
VS

AUDI Q5 III (GU)

2.0 TFSI

268 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2025-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,840 kg
    4,057 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    882 km
    548 mi
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100

AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TFSI

  • Lowest city consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    782 L
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V6AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
Power
272hp203kW
268hp200kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,840kg4,057lb
1,925kg4,244lb
Gross weight
2,450kg5,401lb
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Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
69.7s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
69.6s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
25.2s
Calculated
32.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
882km548mi
Calculated
691km430mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,629mm182in
4,717mm186in
Width
1,898mm75in
1,900mm75in
Height
1,655mm65in
1,669mm66in
Wheelbase
2,807mm111in
2,817mm111in
Front track
1,617mm64in
-
Rear track
1,614mm64in
-
Ground clearance
200mm8in
-
Trunk volume
540L
782L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
1,611L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
65L
CO2 emissions
199g/km
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Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V6AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.2 s
32.0 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
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
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
100 mph
156 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 TFSI V6
272 hp
203 kW
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
268 hp
200 kW

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TFSI V6 has 4 hp more than AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TFSI and AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TFSI 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 TFSI V6
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
400 Nm
295 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 TFSI V6
1,840 kg
4,057 lb
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
1,925 kg
4,244 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 TFSI V6
234 km/h
145 mph
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 TFSI V65.9 s
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI6.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TFSI: 0.3 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 TFSI V6
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TFSI: 0.9 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 TFSI V6
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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 TFSI V6
882 km
548 mi
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
691 km
430 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V6
272 hp
203 kW
5.9 s
234 km/h
145 mph
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
268 hp
200 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 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
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
Power
268 hp
200 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
782 L
27.6 cu ft
Length
4,717 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,669 mm
65.7 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 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
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
Power
268 hp
200 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TFSI 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 TFSI V6
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
5.9 s
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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 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
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V6AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
Power
272 hp
203 kW
268 hp
200 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.2 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,840 kg
4,057 lb
1,925 kg
4,244 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,629 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,655 mm
65.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
782 L
27.6 cu ft
Length
4,717 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,669 mm
65.7 in
Range score
882 km
548 mi
691 km
430 mi
CO2 score
199 g/km
-
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
782 L
27.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TFSI V6AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 191 km (119 mi) more estimated range

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 242 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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