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    Audi Q5 vs BMW X7

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    2026 Audi Q5 - Base

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    2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD

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    Overview

    Variant
    Not available
    Variant
    Not available
    Body type
    SUV
    Body type
    SUV
    Engine size
    2 L
    Engine size
    4.4 L
    Drive type
    Front
    Drive type
    4x4
    Fuel efficiency (combined)
    5.7 L/100km
    Fuel efficiency (combined)
    12.2 L/100km
    Power and torque
    150kW / 340Nm
    Power and torque
    390kW / 750Nm
    1140km
    680km
    Warranty
    5 years
    Warranty
    5 years
    Doors
    5
    Doors
    5
    Seats
    5
    Seats
    7
    Fuel type
    Premium Unleaded
    Fuel type
    Premium Unleaded
    Safety rating
    5 Stars
    Safety rating
    Not available
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    Specifications

    Cruise control
    Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
    Cruise control
    Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
    Driver modes
    Includes engine mapping: yes
    Includes steering: yes
    Includes transmission: yes
    Driver modes
    Includes engine mapping: yes
    Includes steering: yes
    Includes suspension: yes
    Includes transmission: yes
    12v power outlet
    Location front: yes
    12v power outlet
    —
    Ambient lighting
    Colour selection: yes
    Ambient lighting
    Colour selection: yes
    Reactive lighting: yes
    Wrap around: yes
    Automatic door closing
    Rear boot/hatch: yes
    Automatic door closing
    Side doors: yes
    Memorized adjustment
    Door mirror position: yes
    Memorized adjustment
    —
    Mobile Integration
    Android Auto: yes
    Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
    Android wireless connection: yes
    Apple CarPlay: yes
    Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
    Apple wireless connection: yes
    Mobile Integration
    Android Auto: yes
    Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
    Android wireless connection: yes
    Apple CarPlay: yes
    Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
    Apple wireless connection: yes
    Vanity mirror
    Location driver: yes
    Illuminated: yes
    Location passenger: yes
    Illuminated: yes
    Vanity mirror
    Location driver: yes
    Illuminated: yes
    Location passenger: yes
    Illuminated: yes
    Voice activating system
    AI powered: yes
    Voice activating system
    AI powered: yes
    Navigational systems
    Map updates months of subscription: 36
    Screen size: 14.5 in
    Traffic info: yes
    Navigational systems
    Includes augmented reality: yes
    Information type: 3D, Voice
    Map updates months of subscription: 36
    Screen size: 14.9 in
    Traffic info: yes
    Parking assistance
    Location front: yes
    Automatic braking whilst parking: yes
    Location rear: yes
    Automatic braking whilst parking: yes
    Parking assistance
    Location rear: yes
    Automatic braking whilst parking: yes
    Parking distance system
    Location front: yes
    Type: Camera, Sensor
    Location rear: yes
    Type: Camera, Sensor
    Location side: yes
    Type: Camera, Sensor
    Parking distance system
    Location front: yes
    Type: Camera, Sensor
    Location rear: yes
    Type: Camera, Sensor
    Location side: yes
    Type: Camera, Sensor
    Remote services
    Driving history & analysis: yes
    Find my car: yes
    Number of months subscription included: 36
    Remote lock/unlock: yes
    Send destination to car: yes
    Theft alert: yes
    Tow away alert: yes
    Vehicle diagnostics: yes
    Remote services
    Beep/flash: yes
    Driving history & analysis: yes
    Find my car: yes
    Location sharing: yes
    Number of months subscription included: 36
    Remote lock/unlock: yes
    Send destination to car: yes
    Vehicle diagnostics: yes
    Smart card / smart key
    Includes keyless entry: yes
    Includes keyless start: yes
    Smart card / smart key
    Includes keyless entry: yes
    Includes keyless start: yes
    Includes memory seat adjustments: yes
    Includes walk away locking: yes
    Telematics
    Advanced auto collision notification: yes
    Breakdown assistance: yes
    Concierge number of months inc: 0
    Tracker system: yes
    Telematics
    Advanced auto collision notification: yes
    Breakdown assistance: yes
    Concierge number of months inc: 36
    Concierge service: yes
    Tracker system: yes
    USB charging port
    Location front: yes
    Number: 2
    Location rear: yes
    Number: 2
    USB charging port
    Location 3rd row: yes
    Number: 2
    Location front: yes
    Number: 2
    Location rear: yes
    Number: 4
    Embedded infotainment user interface
    —
    Embedded infotainment user interface
    Number of months of online services: Unlimited
    Internal Memory /HD
    —
    Internal Memory /HD
    Storage capacity: 320 GB
    Remote HVAC control
    —
    Remote HVAC control
    Includes cooling: yes
    Includes heating: yes
    Includes phone: yes
    Includes timer: yes
    Number of months subscription included: 36
    Compressor
    Compressor: Turbo
    Number of: 1
    Compressor
    Compressor: Turbo
    Number of: 2
    Electrical system
    Voltage: 12 V
    Electrical system
    Voltage: 48 V
    Emission control level
    CO2 level - g/km combined: 129 g/km
    Standard met: EU6
    Emission control level
    CO2 level - g/km cntry/highway: 225 g/km
    CO2 level - g/km combined: 277 g/km
    CO2 level - g/km urban: 366 g/km
    Standard met: EU6
    Engine
    Cc: 1,984 cc
    Liters: 2 L
    Number of cylinders: 4
    Engine
    Cc: 4,395 cc
    Engine code: S68B44T0
    Liters: 4.4 L
    Number of cylinders: 8
    Fuel
    Fuel type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel type octane no.: 95
    Minimum fuel octane number: 95
    Fuel
    Fuel type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel type octane no.: 98
    Minimum fuel octane number: 95
    Tanks
    Type main: yes
    Capacity: 65 L
    Tanks
    Type main: yes
    Capacity: 83 L
    Electric motor
    Motor number 1: yes
    Electric motor type: Bisg Belt Integrated Starter Gen
    Motor location: Belt-Integrated Starter Generator
    Power output motor hp/PS: 24.5 hp/PS
    Power output motor kW: 18 kW
    Electric motor
    Motor number 1: yes
    Electric motor type: Integrated Starter Generator
    Max torque motor Nm: 200 Nm
    Motor location: Transmission-Integrated Motor Generator
    Power output motor hp/PS: 11 hp/PS
    Power output motor kW: 8.1 kW
    Electric Power source
    Battery type: Lithium Ion
    Battery voltage: 12 V
    Number of months subscription included: 0 months
    Electric Power source
    Battery type: Lithium Ion
    Battery voltage: 48 V
    Maximum battery kilowatt hour: 0.53 kWh
    Number of months subscription included: 0 months
    Range: 0 km
    Computer
    Average fuel consumption: yes
    Computer
    Average fuel consumption: yes
    Display screen
    Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
    Screen size: 14.5 in
    Touch screen: yes
    Video entertainment: yes
    Location instrument cluster 1: yes
    Screen size: 11.9 in
    Display screen
    Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
    Control wheel: yes
    Includes augmented reality: yes
    Screen size: 14.9 in
    Touch pad control: yes
    Touch screen: yes
    Video entertainment: yes
    Location instrument cluster 1: yes
    Screen size: 12.3 in
    Instrument cluster
    Reconfigurable: yes
    Instrument cluster
    Reconfigurable: yes
    Low tire pressure indicator
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    Low tire pressure indicator
    Displays pressure: yes
    Fuel consumption
    Standard ADR 81/02: yes
    Combined: 5.7 L/100km
    Calculated vehicle range: 1,140 km
    Combined: 17.5 km/L
    Fuel consumption
    Standard ADR 81/02: yes
    Combined: 12.2 L/100km
    Country/highway: 9.9 L/100km
    Calculated vehicle range: 680 km
    Combined: 8.2 km/L
    Country/highway: 10.1 km/L
    Urban: 6.2 km/L
    Urban: 16.1 L/100km
    Performance
    Maximum speed: 226 km/h
    Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.6 s
    Performance
    Maximum speed: 250 km/h
    Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.7 s
    Power
    Maximum power hp/PS: 204 hp/PS
    Maximum power hp/ps electric motor: 24 hp/PS
    Maximum power kW: 150 kW
    Maximum power kW electric motor: 18 kW
    Maximum torque Nm: 340 Nm
    Rpm for maximum power (low): 4,300 rpm
    Rpm for maximum torque (low): 2,000 rpm
    Power
    Maximum power hp/PS: 530 hp/PS
    Maximum power hp/ps electric motor: 11 hp/PS
    Maximum power kW: 390 kW
    Maximum power kW electric motor: 8 kW
    Maximum torque Nm: 750 Nm
    Rpm for maximum power (low): 5,500 rpm
    Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,800 rpm
    Secondary power
    Maximum power hp/PS: 204 hp/PS
    Maximum power kw: 150 kW
    Maximum torque nm: 340 Nm
    Rpm for maximum power (low): 4,300 rpm
    Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,450 rpm
    Secondary power
    Maximum power hp/PS: 530 hp/PS
    Maximum power kw: 390 kW
    Maximum torque nm: 750 Nm
    Rpm for maximum power (low): 5,500 rpm
    Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,800 rpm
    Drive
    Driven wheels: Front
    Drive
    Descent control system: yes
    Driven wheels: 4x4
    Transmission
    Gearchange paddles: yes
    Manual mode: yes
    Manual sequential: yes
    Manufacturer's name: S tronic
    Transmission description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (DCT)
    Number of speeds: 7
    Transmission type: Automatic
    Transmission
    Gearchange paddles: yes
    Manual mode: yes
    Manufacturer's name: Steptronic
    Transmission code: GN8X80DZ
    Transmission description: Automatic with Manual Mode
    Number of speeds: 8
    Transmission type: Automatic
    Limited slip differential
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    Limited slip differential
    Location front: yes
    Location rear: yes
    Disc brakes
    Number of: 4
    Disc brakes
    Number of: 4
    Number of ventilated discs: 4
    Painted callipers: yes
    Power steering
    Variable rack: yes
    Vehicle speed proportional: yes
    Power steering
    Variable rack: yes
    Vehicle speed proportional: yes
    Wheel
    Height adjustment: yes
    Multi-function: yes
    Telescopic adjustment: yes
    Type: Alloy & Leather, Leather Covered
    Wheel
    Electric adjustment: yes
    Heated: yes
    Height adjustment: yes
    Multi-function: yes
    Telescopic adjustment: yes
    Type: Alloy & Leather, Leather Covered
    Responsive suspension
    Driver selectable: yes
    Responsive suspension
    Driver selectable: yes
    Suspension
    Location front: yes
    Stabilizer bar: yes
    Type: Multi-Link
    Location rear: yes
    Stabilizer bar: yes
    Type: Multi-Link
    Suspension
    Location front: yes
    Stabilizer bar: yes
    Type: Wishbone
    Location rear: yes
    Stabilizer bar: yes
    Type: Multi-Link
    Levelling
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    Levelling
    Location front: yes
    Location rear: yes
    Tires
    Location front: yes
    Tire load index: 105
    Tire profile: 55
    Tire speed rating: W
    Tire width: 235 mm
    Location rear: yes
    Tire load index: 105
    Tire profile: 55
    Tire speed rating: W
    Tire width: 235 mm
    Tires
    Location front: yes
    Run flat: yes
    Tire profile: 40
    Tire speed rating: Y
    Tire width: 275 mm
    Location rear: yes
    Run flat: yes
    Tire profile: 35
    Tire speed rating: Y
    Tire width: 315 mm
    Wheels
    Location front: yes
    Two-tone: yes
    Rim diameter: 19 in
    Rim width: 8 in
    Location rear: yes
    Two-tone: yes
    Rim diameter: 19 in
    Rim width: 8 in
    Wheels
    Location front: yes
    Rim diameter: 22 in
    Rim width: 9.5 in
    Location rear: yes
    Rim diameter: 22 in
    Rim width: 10.5 in
    Body style
    Body type: SUV
    Local number of doors: 5
    Number of doors: 5
    Platform code: PPC
    Wheelbase type: Short
    Local body type: SUV
    Body style
    Body type: SUV
    Local number of doors: 5
    Number of doors: 5
    Platform code: CLAR
    Wheelbase type: Short
    Local body type: SUV
    Spoiler
    Location roof: yes
    Spoiler
    Location roof: yes
    Black trim
    —
    Black trim
    Around side windows: yes
    Cargo capacity
    Rear seat down: 1,473 L
    Rear seat up; to lower window: 520 L
    Cargo capacity
    Rear seat down: 2,120 L
    Rear seat up; to lower window: 300 L
    External dimensions
    Curb to curb turning circle: 11,900 mm
    Front track: 1,621 mm
    Overall height: 1,659 mm
    Overall length: 4,717 mm
    Overall width inc mirror: 2,140 mm
    Overall width: 1,893 mm
    Rear track: 1,613 mm
    Wheelbase: 2,820 mm
    External dimensions
    Curb to curb turning circle: 12,400 mm
    Front track: 1,690 mm
    Ground clearance unladen: 221 mm
    Overall height: 1,835 mm
    Overall length: 5,181 mm
    Overall width folded mirror: 2,000 mm
    Overall width inc mirror: 2,218 mm
    Overall width: 2,000 mm
    Rear track: 1,705 mm
    Wheelbase: 3,105 mm
    Internal dimensions
    Headroom front: 1,041 mm
    Headroom rear: 998 mm
    Hip room front: 1,523 mm
    Hip room rear: 1,500 mm
    Shoulder room front: 1,466 mm
    Shoulder room rear: 1,420 mm
    Internal dimensions
    Headroom front: 1,064 mm
    Headroom rear: 1,013 mm
    Hip room 3rd row: 1,013 mm
    Hip room front: 1,560 mm
    Hip room rear: 1,527 mm
    Leg room front: 1,011 mm
    Leg room rear: 954 mm
    Shoulder room 3rd row: 1,218 mm
    Shoulder room front: 1,525 mm
    Shoulder room rear: 1,475 mm
    Ramp angles
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    Ramp angles
    Approach angle: 25°
    Departure angle: 22.2°
    Doors
    Location driver: yes
    Location passenger: yes
    Location rear driver: yes
    Location rear passenger: yes
    Doors
    Location driver: yes
    Location passenger: yes
    Location rear driver: yes
    Location rear passenger: yes
    LED lights
    Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
    LED lights
    Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
    Headlight control
    Active high beam: yes
    Directional headlights: yes
    Dusk sensor: yes
    Fog light function: yes
    Matrix: yes
    Headlight control
    Active high beam: yes
    Directional headlights: yes
    Dusk sensor: yes
    Matrix: yes
    Paint
    Type gloss: yes
    Paint
    Type metallic: yes
    Door mirrors/cameras
    Location driver: yes
    Auto-dimming: yes
    Heated: yes
    Indicator lights: yes
    Location passenger: yes
    Auto-dimming: yes
    Heated: yes
    Indicator lights: yes
    Door mirrors/cameras
    Location driver: yes
    Auto-dimming: yes
    Heated: yes
    Indicator lights: yes
    Location passenger: yes
    Heated: yes
    Indicator lights: yes
    Windshield wipers
    Rain sensor: yes
    Windshield wipers
    Rain sensor: yes
    Rear view mirror/camera
    Auto-dimming: yes
    Rear view mirror/camera
    Auto-dimming: yes
    Blind
    —
    Blind
    Location side: yes
    Weights
    Gross trailer weight braked: 2,000 kg
    Gross trailer weight unbraked: 750 kg
    Published kerb weight: 1,910 kg
    Tare weight: 1,868.75 kg
    Trailer noseweight: 200 kg
    Weights
    Gross trailer weight braked: 3,500 kg
    Gross trailer weight unbraked: 750 kg
    Gross vehicle weight: 3,355 kg
    Published kerb weight: 2,600 kg
    Tare weight: 2,545.25 kg
    Trailer noseweight: 280 kg
    System
    Digital radio: yes
    Radio: AM, FM
    System power: 180 w
    Touch screen: yes
    System
    Digital radio: yes
    Radio: AM, FM
    System power: 464 w
    Touch screen: yes
    Connection to ext.entertainment devices
    Total number of USB connections front: 2
    Total number of USB connections rear: 2
    USB connection front: yes
    Connection to ext.entertainment devices
    Total number of USB connections front: 2
    USB connection front: yes
    Speakers
    Number of: 8
    Subwoofer: yes
    Speakers
    Number of: 16
    Subwoofer: yes
    Door sill protector
    Illuminated: yes
    Door sill protector
    Illuminated: yes
    Luxury trim
    —
    Luxury trim
    On instrument panel: Leather, Wood/Woodgrain
    Airbags
    Number of: 9
    Airbags
    Number of: 8
    Front seat belts
    Seat position driver: yes
    Height adjustable: yes
    Seat position passenger: yes
    Height adjustable: yes
    Front seat belts
    Seat position driver: yes
    Height adjustable: yes
    Seat position passenger: yes
    Height adjustable: yes
    Head restraints
    Location front seats: yes
    Fore & aft adjustment: yes
    Location rear seats: yes
    Number: 3
    Head restraints
    Location 3rd row seats: yes
    Number: 2
    Location front seats: yes
    Electric adjustable: yes
    Location rear seats: yes
    Number: 3
    Rear seat belts
    Seat position center: yes
    Seat position driver: yes
    Seat position passenger: yes
    Rear seat belts
    Seat position center: yes
    Seat position driver: yes
    Seat position passenger: yes
    Anti collision system
    Activates brake lights: yes
    Activates seat belts: yes
    Automatic emergency braking: yes
    Driver monitor: yes
    Driving pattern monitor: yes
    Includes junction crossing: yes
    Includes junction turning: yes
    Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
    Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
    Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
    Programmable distance: yes
    Visual/acoustic warning: yes
    Anti collision system
    Activates brake lights: yes
    Activates seat belts: yes
    Automatic emergency braking: yes
    Driver monitor: yes
    Driving pattern monitor: yes
    Minimum speed to activate (kph): 5 km/h
    Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
    Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
    Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
    Visual/acoustic warning: yes
    Autonomous drive
    Active lane control: yes
    Traffic jam assist: yes
    Autonomous drive
    Active lane control: yes
    Traffic jam assist: yes
    Lane departure warning
    Activates steering: yes
    Lane departure warning
    Activates steering: yes
    Overtaking sensor
    Active without turn signal: yes
    Overtaking sensor
    Active without turn signal: yes
    Includes collision avoidance: yes
    Steering vibration: yes
    Crash test results
    Standard: ANCAP
    ANCAP adult occupant score: 85
    ANCAP child occupant score: 86
    ANCAP overall: 5
    ANCAP pedestrian score: 79
    ANCAP safety assist score: 80
    ANCAP date tested: 1 Feb 2025
    ANCAP rating year: 2025
    ANCAP version tested: Q5 R4 LHD
    Crash test results
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    Knee airbags
    —
    Knee airbags
    Location: Driver, Passenger
    Side airbag
    —
    Side airbag
    Location front: yes
    Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
    —
    Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
    Includes braking: yes
    Front seat
    Location driver: yes
    Electrically adjustable: yes
    Heated: yes
    Number of electrical adjustments: 6
    Location passenger: yes
    Electrically adjustable: yes
    Heated: yes
    Number of electrical adjustments: 6
    Front seat
    Location driver: yes
    Active/massage: yes
    Electrically adjustable: yes
    Heated: yes
    Number of electrical adjustments: 9
    Ventilated: yes
    Location passenger: yes
    Active/massage: yes
    Electrically adjustable: yes
    Heated: yes
    Number of electrical adjustments: 9
    Ventilated: yes
    Rear seats
    Facing direction front: yes
    Remote folding: yes
    Seating capacity: 3
    Rear seats
    Facing direction front: yes
    Electrically adjustable: yes
    Heated: yes
    Remote folding: yes
    Seating capacity: 3
    Ski hatch: yes
    Third row seats
    —
    Third row seats
    Facing direction front: yes
    Seating capacity: 2
    Air conditioning
    Climate control number of zones: 3
    Rear control for climate control: yes
    Air conditioning
    Climate control number of zones: 5
    Rear control for climate control: yes
    System
    Engine heater: yes
    System
    Engine heater: yes
    Ion filtering: yes
    Touch screen controls: yes
    Intermediate service
    Distance: 15,000 km
    Period (mths): 12 months
    Intermediate service
    Variable distance/period: yes
    Anti-corrosion
    Distance: Unlimited
    Duration (months): 144 months
    Anti-corrosion
    Distance: Unlimited
    Duration (months): 144 months
    Battery - OEM
    Distance: Unlimited
    Duration (months): 60 months
    Battery - OEM
    Distance: 100,000 km
    Duration (months): 72 months
    Battery - Total
    Distance: Unlimited
    Duration (months): 60
    Battery - Total
    Distance: 100,000 km
    Duration (months): 72
    Electric systems - OEM
    Distance: Unlimited
    Duration (months): 60 months
    Electric systems - OEM
    Distance: Unlimited
    Duration (months): 60 months
    Electric systems - Total
    Distance (km): Unlimited
    Distance (miles): Unlimited
    Duration (months): 60
    Electric systems - Total
    Distance (km): Unlimited
    Distance (miles): Unlimited
    Duration (months): 60
    Powertrain - OEM
    Distance: Unlimited
    Duration (months): 60 months
    Powertrain - OEM
    Distance: Unlimited
    Duration (months): 60 months
    Powertrain - Total
    Distance: Unlimited
    Duration (months): 60 months
    Powertrain - Total
    Distance: Unlimited
    Duration (months): 60 months
    Roadside assistance
    Distance: Unlimited
    Duration (months): 60 months
    Roadside assistance
    Distance: Unlimited
    Duration (months): 36 months
    Whole vehicle - OEM
    Distance: Unlimited
    Duration (months): 60 months
    Whole vehicle - OEM
    Distance: Unlimited
    Duration (months): 60 months
    Whole vehicle - Total
    Distance: Unlimited
    Duration (months): 60 months
    Whole vehicle - Total
    Distance: Unlimited
    Duration (months): 60 months
    Roof
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    Sunroof
    Location front: yes
    Location rear: yes
    Type glass: yes

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