Audi Q5 2012 vs Audi Q3 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Audi Q3 is a more dynamic driving. Audi Q5 engine produces 7 HP less power than Audi Q3, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Audi Q5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Audi Q3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi Q5 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi Q5 could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi Q5 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | 173 mm (6.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Audi Q5 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.61 m | |
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Audi Q5 is larger. Audi Q5 is 24 cm longer than the Audi Q3, 7 cm wider, while the height of Audi Q5 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1560 litres | 1365 litres | |
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Audi Q5 has more luggage capacity. Audi Q5 has 80 litres more trunk space than the Audi Q3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi Q5 (by 195 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi Q5 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Audi Q3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`430 | 2`225 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Audi Q3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi Q5 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Audi Q3, so Audi Q3 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 800 | 16 200 | |
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