Car comparison

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.2 FSI 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)

3.2 FSI V6

270 hp3197 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2008-2012
VS

AUDI Q5 III (GU)

2.0 TFSI

268 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2025-present

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.2 FSI V6

  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    270 hp
    201 kW
  • Lightest
    1,805 kg
    3,979 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    150 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    806 km
    501 mi
  • Best economy score
    82/100

AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    782 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ5 I (8R)3.2 FSI V6AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
Power
270hp201kW
268hp200kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,805kg3,979lb
1,925kg4,244lb
Gross weight
2,415kg5,324lb
-
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
80.6s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
69.6s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
29.3s
Calculated
32.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
183Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
806km501mi
Calculated
691km430mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,197cc195cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,629mm182in
4,717mm186in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,900mm75in
Height
1,653mm65in
1,669mm66in
Wheelbase
2,807mm111in
2,817mm111in
Front track
1,617mm64in
-
Rear track
1,613mm64in
-
Ground clearance
200mm8in
-
Trunk volume
540L
782L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
1,611L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
65L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ5 I (8R)3.2 FSI V6AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.3 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
2.5 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 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)3.2 FSI V6
270 hp
201 kW
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
268 hp
200 kW

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.2 FSI V6 has 2 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) 3.2 FSI V6: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.2 FSI V6
330 Nm
243 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)3.2 FSI V6
1,805 kg
3,979 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)3.2 FSI 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)3.2 FSI V66.9 s
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI6.2 s

Although AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.2 FSI V6 has more power, AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TFSI and AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.2 FSI V6: 0.7 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)3.2 FSI V6
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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)3.2 FSI V6
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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)3.2 FSI V6
806 km
501 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)3.2 FSI V6
270 hp
201 kW
6.9 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)3.2 FSI V6
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 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
1,653 mm
65.1 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)3.2 FSI V6
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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 III (GU) 2.0 TFSI 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)3.2 FSI V6
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
6.9 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)3.2 FSI V6
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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)3.2 FSI V6AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
Power
270 hp
201 kW
268 hp
200 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.2 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
1,925 kg
4,244 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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
1,653 mm
65.1 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
806 km
501 mi
691 km
430 mi
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
782 L
27.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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) 3.2 FSI V6AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.2 FSI V6

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 115 km (71 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 242 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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