8.1
2023 Audi Q5 35 TDI review
The Audi Q5 35 TDI might not be as flashy as the variants sitting above it in the range, but it still has something to offer.
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Scott Collie
2022 Audi Q5 vs 2024 Mazda CX-5 Comparison
Audi Q5
Mazda CX-5
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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Based on the Audi Q5 35 TDI MHEV
Based on the Mazda CX-5 G35 AKERA TURBO (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
65L - 70L
312 to 560 km
56L - 58L
386 to 476 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$77,700 - $86,300
$36,590 - $55,000
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Represents solid value alongside broader range
- Efficient in the real world
- Finally gets digital dash for MY23
Misses
- Front-wheel drive only
- Adaptive cruise buried in a package
- Not as efficient as claim in the real world
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smart looks, plush cabin
- Torquey turbo petrol
- Keen driving dynamics
Misses
- G35 Turbo is too thirsty
- On the smaller side of the class
- Feeling a little dated in 2024
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Climate Front Cup Holder (+$390)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,990)
- Premium Paint (+$795)
Colours Available
The 2024 Mazda CX-5 is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Soul Red Crystal metallic
- Eternal Blue mica
- Deep Crystal Blue mica
- Jet Black mica
- Rhodium White metallic
- Sonic Silver metallic
- Zircon Sand metallic
- Machine Grey metallic
- Polymetal Grey metallic
- Platinum Quartz metallic
Metallic finishes cost an extra $795.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1968 - 2967 | 1997 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 3.0L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 120kW - 210kW | 115kW - 170kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3250 - 5000 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 370Nm - 620Nm | 200Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1750 | 2000 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.6 - 16 | 10.5 - 13 | |
