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
Audi Q5 vs Subaru Forester Comparison
Audi Q5
Subaru Forester
2024 Audi
Q5
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2024 Subaru
Forester
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Based on the Audi Q5 55 TFSI e QUATTRO S LINE PHEV
Based on the Subaru Forester 2.5i-S (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
54L - 70L
108 to 560 km
48L - 63L
322 to 466 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$67,900 - $114,600
$37,890 - $50,140
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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
- Excellent outward visibility
- Rear doors open to 90 degrees
- Practical second row and boot
Misses
- Uninspiring performance
- In dire need of an interior overhaul
- Short-ish service intervals
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 2024 Subaru Forester is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant:
- Crystal White Pearl
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Brilliant Bronze Metallic
- Crimson Red Pearl
- Autumn Green Metallic
- Horizon Blue Pearl
- Cascade Green Silica
- Magnetite Grey Metallic
- Crystal Black Silica
- Sapphire Blue Pearl
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1968 - 1984 | 1995 - 2498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4 | FLAT 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 120kW - 270kW | 110kW - 136kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3250 - 5000 | 5800 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 370Nm - 500Nm | 196Nm - 239Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1750 | 4000 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.6 - 15.5 | 12.1 - 12.5 | |
