Audi Q5 - Review, Specs, Pricing, Features, Videos and More
Audi’s compact SUV is a popular choice in the segment. With contemporary good looks, the Q5 meets the needs of plenty of consumers looking for a small luxury SUV. Regular Q5 models have a choice of turbocharged four-cylinder engines – one with a plug-in hybrid and one without.
The Q5 can be had as a traditional SUV or a swoopy sportback model. Those that want a bit more power in their small Audi SUV should look at the SQ5.
Pros | Quality interior, plenty of tech, right-sized |
Cons | Dull styling, more of a four-seater than five, ultra-light steering |
Bottom Line | A strong contender in a very competitive segment, the Audi Q5 is a high-quality crossover that's easy to like. |
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Audi Q5 vs Volvo XC60: Which Compact Luxury SUV is The Better Upscale Value?
The compact luxury crossover SUV class is where you’ll find some of today’s best-selling upscale vehicles thanks to the combination of practicality, flexibility and driving pleasure they offer.
For this comparison, we’re lining up the Volvo XC60 and Audi Q5 to see how Sweden’s sole model in this category holds its own against one from a German brand that has mastered the art of luxury vehicle design.
The Volvo XC60 benefits from its maker’s reputation for safety, and Volvo has also positioned itself as a leader in plug-in technology among the industry’s established upscale carmakers: the XC60’s plug-in hybrid is one of the compact luxury crossover segment’s strongest performers.
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Detailed Specs
Price Range | $44,600 – $67,000 |
Engine | 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder / 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder w/ plug-in hybrid |
Horsepower | 201–261 hp / 362 hp |
Torque | 236–273 lb-ft / 369 lb-ft |
Drivetrain | AWD |
Transmission | 7DCT |
Fuel Economy (city/hwy) | 22–23 mpg / 29 mpg / PHEV: 61 mpg3 |
Cargo Capacity | 24.7–25.9 cu ft |
Our Final Verdict
Audi Q5
Overall | 3.8 |
| Performance | 7.0 |
| Features | 8.0 |
| Comfort | 7.0 |
| Quality and Styling | 8.0 |
| Value | 8.0 |
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