Audi Q5 2008 vs Audi Q5 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
| Audi Q5 2008 engine produces 5 HP less power than Audi Q5 2012, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Audi Q5 2012. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi Q5 2012 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi Q5 2008 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5 2012, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi Q5 2008 could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi Q5 2008 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5 2012. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi Q5 2012 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi Q5 2008 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4, Audi A5 | Used also on Audi A7 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi Q5 2008 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.66 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi Q5 2008 and Audi Q5 2012 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1560 litres | 1560 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`445 | 2`470 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 27 000 | |
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