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AUDI Q5 III (GU) 3.0 TDI V6vsAUDI Q8 (4M) · Facelift 2023 55 TFSI 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 Q8 (4M) · Facelift 2023

55 TFSI V6

340 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2023-present

Comparison overview

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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
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,060 kg
    4,542 lb
  • 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ5 III (GU)3.0 TDI V6AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6
Power
299hp223kW
340hp254kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
2,060kg4,542lb
2,100kg4,630lb
Gross weight
2,700kg5,952lb
2,830kg6,239lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
69.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
81.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
18.2s
Calculated
20.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
282Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
956km594mi
Calculated
746km463mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,717mm186in
4,992mm197in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,995mm79in
Height
1,647mm65in
1,697mm67in
Wheelbase
2,820mm111in
2,998mm118in
Front track
1,621mm64in
1,679mm66in
Rear track
1,613mm64in
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) 3.0 TDI V6AUDI Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 55 TFSI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI Q5 III (GU) 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 55 TFSI 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202355 TFSI V65,200-6,400 rpm1,370-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ5 III (GU)3.0 TDI V6AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.2 s
20.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
108 mph
167 km/h
104 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6
340 hp
254 kW

AUDI Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 55 TFSI V6 has 41 hp more than AUDI Q5 III (GU) 3.0 TDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q5 III (GU) 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 55 TFSI V6: 41 hp (31 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202355 TFSI 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)3.0 TDI V6
2,060 kg
4,542 lb
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6
2,100 kg
4,630 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202355 TFSI V65.6 s

Although AUDI Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 55 TFSI V6 has more power, AUDI Q5 III (GU) 3.0 TDI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q5 III (GU) 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 55 TFSI V6: 0.6 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q5 III (GU) 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 55 TFSI V6: 4.6 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)3.0 TDI V6
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6
746 km
463 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6
340 hp
254 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)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
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
5.6 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 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ5 III (GU)3.0 TDI V6AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6
Power
299 hp
223 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,060 kg
4,542 lb
2,100 kg
4,630 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 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
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,992 mm
196.5 in
Height
1,697 mm
66.8 in
Range score
956 km
594 mi
746 km
463 mi
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 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.

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 Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 55 TFSI V6
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q5 III (GU) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 210 km (131 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 55 TFSI V6

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 85 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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