Car comparison

AUDI Q5 III (GU) 3.0 TDI V6vsAUDI SQ2 2.0 TFSI

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 SQ2

2.0 TFSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2018-2020

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI Q5 III (GU) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

AUDI SQ2 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Lightest
    1,510 kg
    3,329 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    199 hp/t
    148 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ5 III (GU)3.0 TDI V6AUDISQ22.0 TFSI
Power
299hp223kW
300hp224kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
2,060kg4,542lb
1,510kg3,329lb
Gross weight
2,700kg5,952lb
2,065kg4,553lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
69.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
51.9s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
18.2s
Calculated
16.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
199hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
282Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
956km594mi
Calculated
764km475mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,717mm186in
4,210mm166in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,802mm71in
Height
1,647mm65in
1,495mm59in
Wheelbase
2,820mm111in
2,594mm102in
Front track
1,621mm64in
1,547mm61in
Rear track
1,613mm64in
1,551mm61in
Trunk volume
520L
355L
Max trunk volume
1,473L
1,000L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
55L
CO2 emissions-
163g/km

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 SQ2 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q5 III (GU) 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI SQ2 2.0 TFSI: 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
AUDISQ22.0 TFSI5,300-6,500 rpm2,000-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ5 III (GU)3.0 TDI V6AUDISQ22.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.2 s
16.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
108 mph
180 km/h
112 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
AUDISQ22.0 TFSI
300 hp
224 kW

AUDI SQ2 2.0 TFSI has 1 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 SQ2 2.0 TFSI: 1 hp (1 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
AUDISQ22.0 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 III (GU)3.0 TDI V6
2,060 kg
4,542 lb
AUDISQ22.0 TFSI
1,510 kg
3,329 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
AUDISQ22.0 TFSI
250 km/h
155 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
AUDISQ22.0 TFSI4.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI SQ2 2.0 TFSI and AUDI Q5 III (GU) 3.0 TDI V6: 0.2 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
AUDISQ22.0 TFSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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 III (GU)3.0 TDI V6
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
AUDISQ22.0 TFSI
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 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
AUDISQ22.0 TFSI
764 km
475 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
AUDISQ22.0 TFSI
300 hp
224 kW
4.8 s
250 km/h
155 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
AUDISQ22.0 TFSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
4,210 mm
165.7 in
Height
1,495 mm
58.9 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
AUDISQ22.0 TFSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
AUDISQ22.0 TFSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
4.8 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
AUDISQ22.0 TFSI
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ5 III (GU)3.0 TDI V6AUDISQ22.0 TFSI
Power
299 hp
223 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
2,060 kg
4,542 lb
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
4,210 mm
165.7 in
Height
1,495 mm
58.9 in
Range score
956 km
594 mi
764 km
475 mi
CO2 score
-
163 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 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 SQ2 2.0 TFSI
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q5 III (GU) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 192 km (119 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 165 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

AUDI SQ2 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Is 550 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 54 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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