Free Audi Q5 VIN Decoder
Look up available Audi Q5 vehicle details and compare engine, transmission and body variants. The results depend on the VIN and market; the catalog does not confirm a car’s exact factory equipment. 29 listed variants. Free, no registration.
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Checking your Audi Q5 identification
Q5 catalog; 8R and FY are separate local mappings
Choose the right specification
This decoder distinguishes supported European Q5 Typ examples 8R and FY. A Q5 family result without a resolved generation should not be treated as either one automatically. Even a matching code leaves the engine, transmission and specific body version to confirm.
- Compare the returned generation with the year and body of the car for sale.
- Verify an SQ5 or hybrid claim against vehicle-specific documents rather than an equipment-line description.
Choose an Audi manual by VIN or model
Audi’s online manual selector covers model year 2008 onward and offers VIN or model selection. It shows the windscreen, myAudi and MMI as ways to find the VIN. Choose the matching year and market; an older A4 or Q7 may need its original printed manual. The digital selector’s coverage is separate from this site’s specification catalog.
Reference checked . Follow the edition and market stated for each source.
Audi Q5 specs by variant
All 29 listed variants, grouped by fuel and gearbox. Open a group and compare the listed years, engine, power and emissions. On a small screen, scroll the table sideways.
Diesel · AUTOMATIC 9 variants
| Variant | Listed years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 TDI V6 MHEV quattro 8AT AWD (286 HP) | 2021–? | Diesel | 3.0 L | 282 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | — | — |
| 40 TDI MHEV quattro S tronic 7AT (204 HP) | 2021–? | Diesel | 2.0 L | 201 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | — | — |
| 35 TDI S tronic 7AT FWD (163 HP) | 2021–? | Diesel | 2.0 L | 161 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | FWD | — |
| 2.0L TDI quattro 7AT AWD (190 HP) | 2016–2020 | Diesel | 2.0 L | 187 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | — | — |
| 2.0L TDI quattro 7AT AWD (163 HP) | 2016–2020 | Diesel | 2.0 L | 161 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | — | — |
| 3.0L TDI quattro 7AT AWD (258 HP) | 2012–2016 | Diesel | 3.0 L | 255 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | — | — |
| 3.0L TDI quattro 7AT AWD (245 HP) | 2012–2016 | Diesel | 3.0 L | 242 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | — | — |
| 2.0L TDI quattro 7AT AWD (177 HP) | 2012–2016 | Diesel | 2.0 L | 175 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | — | — |
| 3.0L TDI Quattro 7AT AWD (240 HP) | 2008–2012 | Diesel | 3.0 L | 236 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | — | — |
Fuel not listed · AUTOMATIC 3 variants
| Variant | Listed years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 TFSI MHEV quattro S 7AT AWD (265 HP) | 2021–? | — | 2.0 L | 261 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | — | — |
| 40 TFSI MHEV quattro S tronic 7AT AWD (204 HP) | 2021–? | — | 2.0 L | 201 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | — | — |
| 2.0L TFSI Hybrid AWD (245 HP) | 2008–2012 | — | 2.0 L | 208 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | — | — |
Plug-in hybrid · AUTOMATIC 1 variant
| Variant | Listed years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 TFSI e PHEV quattro S 7AT AWD (367 Hp) | 2021–? | Plug-in hybrid | 2.0 L | 261 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | — | — |
Petrol · AUTOMATIC 6 variants
| Variant | Listed years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L TDI V6 8AT AWD (286 HP) | 2016–2020 | Petrol | 3.0 L | 282 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | — | — |
| 2.0L TFSI quattro 7AT AWD (252 HP) | 2016–2020 | Petrol | 2.0 L | 249 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | — | — |
| 3.0L TFSI quattro 8AT AWD (272 HP) | 2012–2016 | Petrol | 3.0 L | 268 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | — | — |
| 2.0L TFSI quattro 8AT AWD (225 HP) | 2012–2016 | Petrol | 2.0 L | 222 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | — | — |
| 3.2L FSI Quattro 7AT AWD (270 HP) | 2008–2012 | Petrol | 3.2 L | 267 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | — | — |
| 2.0L TFSI Quattro 7AT AWD (211 HP) | 2008–2012 | Petrol | 2.0 L | 208 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | — | — |
Diesel · MANUAL 8 variants
| Variant | Listed years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L TDI 6MT FWD (150 HP) | 2016–2020 | Diesel | 2.0 L | 148 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | FWD | — |
| 3.0L TDI quattro 6MT AWD (224 HP) | 2012–2016 | Diesel | 3.0 L | 221 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | — | — |
| 2.0L TDI quattro 6MT AWD (190 HP) | 2012–2016 | Diesel | 2.0 L | 187 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | — | — |
| 2.0L TDI quattro 6MT AWD (177 HP) | 2012–2016 | Diesel | 2.0 L | 175 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | — | — |
| 2.0L TDI 6MT FWD (143 HP) | 2012–2016 | Diesel | 2.0 L | 141 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | FWD | — |
| 2.0L TDI quattro 6MT AWD (143 HP) | 2012–2016 | Diesel | 2.0 L | 141 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | — | — |
| 2.0L TDI Quattro 6MT AWD (170 HP) | 2008–2012 | Diesel | 2.0 L | 168 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | — | — |
| 2.0L TDI FWD 6MT (143 HP) | 2008–2012 | Diesel | 2.0 L | 141 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | FWD | — |
Petrol · MANUAL 2 variants
| Variant | Listed years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L TFSI quattro 6MT AWD (225 HP) | 2012–2016 | Petrol | 2.0 L | 222 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | — | — |
| 2.0L TFSI quattro 6MT AWD (180 HP) | 2012–2016 | Petrol | 2.0 L | 178 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | — | — |
Specification reference from cardata.wiki. A question mark means a year boundary is missing from the source, not that production continues. An empty field means the source did not provide that value. Confirm the fitted engine, transmission and equipment against the car’s documents. How specification matching works.
Reading your Audi Q5 result
These examples apply to supported European Audi VINs with ZZZ in positions 4–6. North American Audi VINs use another layout.
Find the Typ code after ZZZ
Our decoder reads positions 7–8 only when the supported European VIN has ZZZ in positions 4–6. The Typ code can narrow the model and chassis generation. It does not by itself identify the engine, gearbox or factory option package.
Compare the body and generation
Audi model families may include saloon, Avant and Cabriolet versions. Some Typ mappings cover more than one generation, including the A4 B6/B7 family. Use the body, year and documents to distinguish the car before choosing a catalog variant.
Treat recall results as campaigns to check
A campaign for an Audi model can apply to only certain engines or production dates. The model-level results here do not show whether your VIN is included or whether a repair has already been completed. Confirm that with Audi or an authorised repairer.
| Code | Model family | Mapped generation |
|---|---|---|
| 8R | Q5 | 8R |
| FY | Q5 | FY |
| GU | Q5 | Not resolved by this code |
These are supported pattern examples, not a complete list of VIN formats or a manufacturer build record. A matching model family does not confirm an individual car’s trim.
How we match sources and handle missing data. For US-market vehicles, compare NHTSA’s VIN decoder and VIN-specific recall lookup. For other markets, confirm campaigns with the manufacturer or an authorised repairer.
Using the Audi Q5 specifications
Start with the car’s year, body and engine, then compare the matching row. Several variants may share a model name while differing in power, transmission or drive layout. If the advert conflicts with the registration or manufacturer documents, resolve the mismatch before relying on the specifications. A VIN lookup can help narrow the comparison, but does not replace a build record or inspection.
Other Q5 generations and versions
The same nameplate across body styles and chassis generations.
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