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AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI Q8 (4M) · Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6

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

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AUDI Q5 III (GU)

2.0 TFSI

204 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2024-present
VS

AUDI Q8 (4M) · Facelift 2023

45 TDI V6

231 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2023-present

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    955 km
    593 mi
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    226 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,835 kg
    4,045 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    111 hp/t
    83 kW/t
    9.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSIAUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
Power
204hp152kW
231hp172kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,835kg4,045lb
2,160kg4,762lb
Gross weight
2,460kg5,423lb
2,900kg6,393lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
Calculated
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
107.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
94.5s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
37.4s
Calculated
36.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.1s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
111hp/t83kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
107hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
890km553mi
Calculated
955km593mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,717mm186in
4,992mm197in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,995mm79in
Height
1,662mm65in
1,697mm67in
Wheelbase
2,820mm111in
2,998mm118in
Front track
1,645mm65in
1,679mm66in
Rear track
1,637mm64in
1,691mm67in
Trunk volume
520L
605L
Max trunk volume
1,473L
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Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
85L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TFSIAUDI Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI4,300-6,000 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202345 TDI V63,500-5,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSIAUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.1 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.4 s
36.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
89 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
204 hp
152 kW
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
231 hp
172 kW

AUDI Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6 has 27 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 Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
2,160 kg
4,762 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)2.0 TFSI
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
226 km/h
140 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)2.0 TFSI8.6 s
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202345 TDI V67.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6 and AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TFSI: 1.5 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)2.0 TFSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TFSI and AUDI Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6: 1.6 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)2.0 TFSI
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
890 km
553 mi
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
955 km
593 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
204 hp
152 kW
8.6 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
7.1 s
226 km/h
140 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)2.0 TFSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,717 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,662 mm
65.4 in
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,992 mm
196.5 in
Height
1,697 mm
66.8 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)2.0 TFSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

AUDI Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 45 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)2.0 TFSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
8.6 s
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
7.1 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)2.0 TFSI
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSIAUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
Power
204 hp
152 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
226 km/h140 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
2,160 kg
4,762 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,717 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,662 mm
65.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,992 mm
196.5 in
Height
1,697 mm
66.8 in
Range score
890 km
553 mi
955 km
593 mi
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 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) 2.0 TFSIAUDI Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 325 kg lighter
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 65 km (40 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 85 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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