2008-2017 Q5 OverviewAudi Q5 Overview (2008 - 2017)
8R
Tech Specs Summary
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- 118 - 155 mph
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- 5.1 - 11.4 seconds
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- 141 - 335 hp
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- 25.3 - 48 mpg
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- 3,770 - 4,575 lbs
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- 16.2 - 55.1 ft3
This generation of the Audi Q5 (8R) was produced by the German manufacturer Audi between 2008 - 2017. It's a front engined SUV with either all-wheel drive or front-wheel drive. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 141 hp 2 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine all the way to a 335 hp 3 L V6 Bi-Turbo diesel engine. It has multi-link suspension front and rear.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Q5 is the Audi SQ5 TDI which scores 2.9★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 309 hp and a power/weight ratio of 13.8 lb/hp it has a top speed of 155 mph and gets to 62 mph in 5.1 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Audi Q5 2.0 TDI ultra 150 is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.6★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 950 miles and can store 19.1-55.1 cubic feet of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 1,653 lbs and a braked towing capacity of 3,748 lbs.
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