Audi recently released details on its European- and U.S.-spec Audi Q5 mid-size SUV, due to slot in below the Q7. While Europeans will be able to choose from three engines, North America is likely to get only one engine option; a revised version of the 2.0-liter inline four used in the GTI and other VW products, ranging from the Tiguan to the Passat. In the Q5, the turbo four will make 211 horsepower and 258lb/ft of torque.
Europeans will be able to choose from that powerplant and two spark-free diesels: a 2.0-liter inline four good for 170 horsepower and the same 258lb-ft of torque as the gas burner, though it will come in earlier in the rev range as well as a 240hp 3.0-liter V6 that cranks out 369lb-ft of torque. The former is due to return 35mpg and the latter about 31mpg. In comparison, the gasoline engine is expected to average nearly 28mpg.
All three use turbochargers and direct fuel injection.
Audi is bringing the new Q5 onto the market equipped with three powerful, sporty engines – one turbo FSI gasoline version and two TDIs, all of which are state-of-the-art units featuring turbocharging and direct fuel injection. The perfect interplay of these two technologies paves the way for downsizing, which involves using supercharging as a means of trimming engine capacity. This enables the Q5 to achieve CO2 emissions of less than 200 grams per kilometer (321.87 g/mile).
Several technologies that contribute to the efficiency of the Q5, no matter the engine under its hood, include an electric power steering system, an isolated part of the cooling system that helps the engine reach optimum operating temperature quicker, and an alternator that converts momentum into electrical energy during braking and coasting. Combined, the technologies increase fuel efficiency by about 15 percent, Audi claims.
The gasoline-powered Q5 will come with a six-speed manual as standard-issue, and the set-up will include a shift-indicator on the dash that tell drivers when to shift into the most fuel-efficient gear. The SUV’s Multi-Media Interface navigation system will also have the option of picking the most fuel-efficient route for the driver. A seven-speed S-tronic (Audi-speak for dual-clutch) transmission will be the optional gearbox.
The drag coefficient of 0.33 is low for an SUV, with Audi claiming its Q5 is the most slippery in the class. Contributing to the achievement are reduced rolling resistance tires that Audi claims give up nothing to conventional rubber in terms of stopping distance or lateral grip.
07/18, 12:03 PM
posted by:
RaineMan
Wait a minute… they make a 3.0L diesel 6 with 369lb/ft of torque and 31MPG? Wow… I’ll take one of those.
07/18, 12:07 PM
posted by:
macabre
I <3 TDI.
07/18, 12:27 PM
posted by:
hanno
Hopefully the new Jetta TDI sells well enough to convince the European brands to bring over more diesels. One can only hope…
07/18, 12:48 PM
posted by:
ricky_b
RaineMann – You think that’s something? I read that the same turbo diesel gets closer to 34-35 mpg in the A4s. So AUDI, where are these?
07/18, 1:28 PM
posted by:
shaver
The Jetta TDI will sell very will if it only has $2k premium like before.
07/18, 2:07 PM
posted by:
xyunya
All Jetta TDI are sold already. There is not a question if diesels are welcome in US, the question is which manufacturer can certify small diesel engine in US. So far only VW, M-B & BMW managed.
Also, because US diesel fuel is 10% less efficient then European diesels fuel there are difficulties to manufacture and certify European based engine in US.
07/18, 2:11 PM
posted by:
howsmydriving
zzzzzzzzzzz…More non-news about a B.S. engine for a B.S. car from a B.S. company.
07/18, 2:55 PM
posted by:
RaineMan
So is the Q5 just an overpriced Tiguan?
07/18, 4:19 PM
posted by:
56oval
Howsmydriving: That’s right, more pictures of the 2010 Camaro is REAL NEWS!
07/18, 5:01 PM
posted by:
xyunya
RaineMan, good question and answer at the time. Both are claimed to be on A4/A5 platforms, as Passsat. Both have the same engine and transmission choices. If you ask Audi aficionado, the answer is “no way it’s a different car altogether, based on Audi marketing material”. Everyone who drives proletariat or masses version of Audi, will tell you “of course, it’s the same company and platform and …”
07/18, 10:00 PM
posted by:
jeff_williams
@ xyunya,
Did you know that not one Audi vehicle shares a factory with VW? Did you know that the A4/A5 and new Q5 are ALL based on the MLB platform which shares no relation to ANY VW? One way to tell is that Audi has longitudally mounted engines. The Passat has NO RELATION to the Audi’s platforms and have their engines completely different. To go even deeper, I have been to Ingolstadt Germany which is the main Audi factory. Audi uses the latest factory equipment with that latest software. After Audi gets a new version (which costs many many millions of Euros) the old equipment is used in the VW factory. There is nothing similar between the Q5 and Tiguran. In fact, even the Audi has the latest 4 cylinder turbo engine that puts out 258ft lbs torque. The Tiguran uses the last generation 200bhp engine. These are the facts man.
07/18, 10:01 PM
posted by:
jeff_williams
RaineMan,
Nope. It isn’t remotely close.
07/18, 10:03 PM
posted by:
jeff_williams
Unbelievable the nonsense that travels the Internet. There is NO 2.0 4 Cylinder engine destined for the United States in the Audi Q5. Audi clearly says that we will ONLY get the 3.2 V6 FSI.
http://www.audiusa.com/audi/us/en2/new_cars/Audi_Q5.html
Just the facts.
07/19, 4:54 AM
posted by:
El Aleman
Thanks Jeff, that’s what I was about to say.. And yeah it did sound a bit weird not to bring the V6 over.. But there’s a V8 planned as well, that should be hot
07/19, 8:15 PM
posted by:
DeansterTJ
A V8 gussied up Tiguan for 50k? I’d rather beat myself over the head with a bat and then stuff a kielbasa up my ringpiece and then gore my intestines with a coat hanger.
07/20, 1:23 PM
posted by:
zoomzoomer
In other words, the main assertion of this story is completely false. Go figure.. it’s LLN.
07/20, 9:30 PM
posted by:
Meann Mike
I’ma get mine……………
07/21, 1:25 PM
posted by:
LEDfoot
The Q5 and the Tiguan are not very closely related. The Tiguan is based on the same platform as the Golf/Jetta, the Q5 is based on the new A4/A5 platform which is a bit bigger.
The Q5 does for example have luggage space unlike the Tiguan.