Car comparison

AUDI Q5 II (FY) 45 TDIvsAUDI Q6 40 TFSI

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

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AUDI Q5 II (FY)

45 TDI

231 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2019-2020
VS

AUDI Q6

40 TFSI

231 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2022-present

Comparison overview

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AUDI Q5 II (FY) 45 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    228 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,870 kg
    4,123 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    124 hp/t
    92 kW/t
    8.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,048 km
    651 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ5 II (FY)45 TDIAUDIQ640 TFSI
Power
231hp172kW
231hp172kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,870kg4,123lb
2,205kg4,861lb
Gross weight
2,565kg5,655lb
2,765kg6,096lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
207 km/h129 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
76.1s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
104.8s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
30.3s
Calculated
52.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.4mpg US30.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
124hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
105hp/t78kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
267Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
168Nm/t112lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,048km651mi
Calculated
757km470mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,663mm184in
5,099mm201in
Width
1,893mm75in
2,014mm79in
Height
1,659mm65in
1,784mm70in
Wheelbase
2,819mm111in
2,980mm117in
Front track
1,616mm64in
1,704mm67in
Rear track
1,609mm63in
1,721mm68in
Trunk volume
550L
286L
Max trunk volume-
2,398L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
6
Fuel tank
65L
70L
CO2 emissions
163g/km
-

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ5 II (FY)45 TDIAUDIQ640 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.3 s
52.8 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
207 km/h129 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
139 km/h
86 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 II (FY)45 TDI
231 hp
172 kW
AUDIQ640 TFSI
231 hp
172 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 II (FY)45 TDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
AUDIQ640 TFSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 II (FY)45 TDI
1,870 kg
4,123 lb
AUDIQ640 TFSI
2,205 kg
4,861 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)45 TDI
228 km/h
142 mph
AUDIQ640 TFSI
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
207 km/h129 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)45 TDI6.7 s
AUDIQ640 TFSI8.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q5 II (FY) 45 TDI and AUDI Q6 40 TFSI: 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 II (FY)45 TDI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIQ640 TFSI
9.3 L/100 km
25.4 mpg US
30.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q5 II (FY) 45 TDI and AUDI Q6 40 TFSI: 3.1 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)45 TDI
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
AUDIQ640 TFSI
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 II (FY)45 TDI
1,048 km
651 mi
AUDIQ640 TFSI
757 km
470 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ5 II (FY)45 TDI
231 hp
172 kW
6.7 s
228 km/h
142 mph
AUDIQ640 TFSI
231 hp
172 kW
8.6 s
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
207 km/h129 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)45 TDI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 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
AUDIQ640 TFSI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
207 km/h129 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
6 seats
Trunk
286 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
5,099 mm
200.7 in
Height
1,784 mm
70.2 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)45 TDI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIQ640 TFSI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
207 km/h129 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.4 mpg US
30.5 mpg UK

AUDI Q5 II (FY) 45 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)45 TDI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.7 s
AUDIQ640 TFSI
9.3 L/100 km
25.4 mpg US
30.5 mpg UK
8.6 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)45 TDI
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIQ640 TFSI
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.4 mpg US
30.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ5 II (FY)45 TDIAUDIQ640 TFSI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
8.6 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
207 km/h129 mph
Lightness
1,870 kg
4,123 lb
2,205 kg
4,861 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.4 mpg US
30.5 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
6 seats
Trunk
286 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
5,099 mm
200.7 in
Height
1,784 mm
70.2 in
Range score
1,048 km
651 mi
757 km
470 mi
CO2 score
163 g/km
-
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
286 L
10.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 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) 45 TDIAUDI Q6 40 TFSI
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.4 mpg US30.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km16.19 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi26.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal1,388 L367 US gal305 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year2,428 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q5 II (FY) 45 TDI

  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 335 kg lighter
  • Is 1.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 292 km (181 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 264 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

AUDI Q6 40 TFSI

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

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

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