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Audi Q5 vs Citroen C4 comparison

Compare performance (367 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (46,400 £ vs 20,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q5 or Citroen C4?

Audi Q5 vs Citroen C4: Key differences

Audi Q5

4.4 (6 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Citroen C4

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • visibly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Q5

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Citroen C4 is significantly cheaper – starting at 20,600 £ , while the Audi Q5 costs 46,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,809 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q5 uses 2.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Citroen C4 with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C4 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 427 km, about 327 km more than the Audi Q5.

C4

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi Q5 offers considerably more power – delivering 367 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 211 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q5 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Citroen C4 takes 8 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q5 delivers considerably more torque with 580 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 310 Nm more.

Q5

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C4 is visibly lighter – 1,403 kg compared to 1,910 kg. The difference is around 507 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q5 offers only slightly more boot space – 520 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q5 carries markedly more – 565 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 159 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q5 is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £46,400
Q5

Audi Q5

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 367 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 8.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 92 - 100 km
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The Audi Q5 feels like the sensible luxury choice — polished cabin materials, a calm ride and enough tech to keep commuters and weekend adventurers equally pleased. It won't shout for attention but will quietly check the boxes for buyers who want refinement, space and everyday usability with a dash of Audi charisma.

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Robert
16 Apr 2026, 20:24:39

Comfortable and composed on the road — an excellent car for daily use. I drive the Q5 TDI with standard suspension and 20‑inch wheels.

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Aurelio
16 Mar 2026, 20:10:09

BYD — to Romania, in my area I have to recharge 5 times.
Audi Q5 — to the same place I refuel only 2 times.
At the end of the merry-go-round, if diesel doesn’t rise again, I can say I travel with peace of mind in the Audi — both on price and comfort 😆😆😆. If I switch on the air conditioning in the BYD, I’m totally screwed; for 1,350 km I’d need solar panels just to keep costs down.
But if I only drive around the city and do short runs, all praise to BYD.

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Klaus
9 Dec 2025, 16:03:21

The Audi Q5 reliably gets me to my destination every day. It isn't cheap, but it's a real looker!!!

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Tomasz
25 Dec 2025, 23:25:28

A very comfortable car, but with a flaw I noticed: very high door sills, which you really feel when getting in.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
46,400 - 79,600 £
Price
20,600 - 32,200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
92 - 100 km
Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
56 - 189 g/km
co2
0 - 108 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
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Curb weight
1,910 - 2,245 kg
Curb weight
1,403 - 1,652 kg
Trunk capacity
433 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
490 - 565 kg
Payload
379 - 406 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
Brand
Audi
Brand
Citroen
What drivetrain options does the Audi Q5 have?

The Audi Q5 is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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