Car comparison

AUDI Q5 III (GU) 3.0 TDI V6vsAUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.2 FSI V6

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
VS

AUDI Q5 I (8R)

3.2 FSI V6

270 hp3197 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2008-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    956 km
    594 mi
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.2 FSI V6

  • Lightest
    1,805 kg
    3,979 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    150 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ5 III (GU)3.0 TDI V6AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.2 FSI V6
Power
299hp223kW
270hp201kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
2,060kg4,542lb
1,805kg3,979lb
Gross weight
2,700kg5,952lb
2,415kg5,324lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
69.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
80.6s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
18.2s
Calculated
29.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
282Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
183Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
956km594mi
Calculated
806km501mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
3,197cc195cu in
Length
4,717mm186in
4,629mm182in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,647mm65in
1,653mm65in
Wheelbase
2,820mm111in
2,807mm111in
Front track
1,621mm64in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,613mm64in
1,613mm64in
Ground clearance-
200mm8in
Trunk volume
520L
540L
Max trunk volume
1,473L
1,560L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
75L

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) 3.2 FSI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI Q5 III (GU) 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.2 FSI V6: 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)3.2 FSI V66,500 rpm3,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ5 III (GU)3.0 TDI V6AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.2 FSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.2 s
29.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
108 mph
155 km/h
96 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)3.2 FSI V6
270 hp
201 kW

AUDI Q5 III (GU) 3.0 TDI V6 has 29 hp more than AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.2 FSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.2 FSI V6 and AUDI Q5 III (GU) 3.0 TDI V6: 29 hp (22 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)3.2 FSI V6
330 Nm
243 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)3.2 FSI V6
1,805 kg
3,979 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)3.2 FSI 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 III (GU)3.0 TDI V65.0 s
AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.2 FSI V66.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q5 III (GU) 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.2 FSI V6: 1.9 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 III (GU)3.0 TDI V6
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.2 FSI V6
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q5 III (GU) 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.2 FSI V6: 2.5 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)3.2 FSI V6
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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)3.2 FSI V6
806 km
501 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)3.2 FSI V6
270 hp
201 kW
6.9 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 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)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

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)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

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)3.2 FSI V6
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
6.9 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 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)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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ5 III (GU)3.0 TDI V6AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.2 FSI V6
Power
299 hp
223 kW
270 hp
201 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
2,060 kg
4,542 lb
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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
1,653 mm
65.1 in
Range score
956 km
594 mi
806 km
501 mi
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
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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) 3.2 FSI V6
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q5 III (GU) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 29 hp more
  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Is 1.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 26 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 149 km (93 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.2 FSI V6

  • Is 255 kg lighter
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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