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Audi Q5 vs Audi Q5 Comparison
Audi Q5
Audi Q5
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2024 Audi
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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 55 TFSI e QUATTRO S LINE PHEV
Based on the Audi Q5 55 TFSI e QUATTRO S LINE PHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
54L - 70L
108 to 560 km
54L - 70L
108 to 560 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
warranty
warranty
3 year - 5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$67,900 - $113,984
$67,900 - $113,984
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- A bit of a sleeper
- Excellent ride quality, driving dynamics
- Exudes understated luxury
Misses
- Expensive compared to the 45 TFSI
- Some strange spec omissions
- Wish there was a touch more EV range
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- A bit of a sleeper
- Excellent ride quality, driving dynamics
- Exudes understated luxury
Misses
- Expensive compared to the 45 TFSI
- Some strange spec omissions
- Wish there was a touch more EV range
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 | ||
Colours Available
The Audi Q5 is available with the following colour options:
- Arkona White (NEW)
- Brilliant Black
- District Green metallic
- Floret Silver metallic
- Manhattan Grey metallic
- Mythos Black metallic
- Navarra Blue metallic
- Glacier White metallic
All metallic colour options cost $1531.
The SQ5 and Q5 Sportback remove:
- Brillant Black
but adds:
- Chronos Grey metallic
- Ultra Blue metallic
- Daytona Grey pearl effect
All metallic colour options cost $1990 for Sportback models, however the SQ5 receives exterior paint free of charge.
The Audi Q5 is available with the following colour options:
- Arkona White (NEW)
- Brilliant Black
- District Green metallic
- Floret Silver metallic
- Manhattan Grey metallic
- Mythos Black metallic
- Navarra Blue metallic
- Glacier White metallic
All metallic colour options cost $1531.
The SQ5 and Q5 Sportback remove:
- Brillant Black
but adds:
- Chronos Grey metallic
- Ultra Blue metallic
- Daytona Grey pearl effect
All metallic colour options cost $1990 for Sportback models, however the SQ5 receives exterior paint free of charge.
Comparison
Reviews
7.9
2024 Audi Q5 review
The Audi Q5 55 TFSI e plug-in hybrid can provide up to 55km of claimed EV range. It also produces more power than the SQ5.
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Jack Quick
7.9
2024 Audi Q5 review
The Audi Q5 55 TFSI e plug-in hybrid can provide up to 55km of claimed EV range. It also produces more power than the SQ5.
Jack Quick
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1968 - 1984 | 1968 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 120kW - 270kW | 120kW - 270kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3250 - 5000 | 3250 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 370Nm - 500Nm | 370Nm - 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1750 | 1500 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.6 - 15.5 | 9.6 - 15.5 | |
