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Audi Q5 vs Ford Kuga - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (367 HP vs 243 HP), boot space and price (44800 £ vs 34200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q5 or Ford Kuga?

Audi Q5

4.3 (4 Reviews)
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Ford Kuga

4.1 (4 Reviews)
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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.

Ford Kuga has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34200 £ , while the Audi Q5 costs 44800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10586 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi Q5 manages with 2.50 L and is therefore slightly more efficient than the Ford Kuga with 2.80 L. The difference is about 0.30 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Audi Q5 performs noticeable better – achieving up to 100 km, about 32 km more than the Ford Kuga.

Kuga

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi Q5 has a evident edge – offering 367 HP compared to 243 HP. That’s roughly 124 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q5 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.50 s, while the Ford Kuga takes 7.30 s. That’s about 2.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi Q5 performs somewhat better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Ford Kuga tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi Q5 pulls convincingly stronger with 550 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 310 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, Ford Kuga is evident lighter – 1526 kg compared to 1910 kg. The difference is around 384 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi Q5 offers noticeable more room – 520 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 108 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Ford Kuga performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1534 L, which is about 61 L more than the Audi Q5.

When it comes to payload, Audi Q5 barely noticeable takes the win – 565 kg compared to 550 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q5 is far ahead overall 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.

Audi Q5
Ford Kuga

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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
  • Electric Range : 92 - 100 km

Audi Q5

4.3 (4 Reviews)
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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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Ford Kuga

4.1 (4 Reviews)
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The Kuga is Ford’s adaptable family SUV that blends usable space with a surprisingly lively driving character, making daily commutes and weekend escapes equally enjoyable. With smart interior packaging, an easy-to-use infotainment setup and composed road manners, it’s a sensible choice for buyers who want a bit of fun without the fuss.

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Audi Q5
Ford Kuga

Costs and Consumption

Price
44800 - 78900 £
Price
34200 - 46300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 8.3 L
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 6.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
92 - 100 km
Electric Range
68 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
1.1 - 14.4 kWh
co2
56 - 189 g/km
co2
55 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 L
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1910 - 2245 kg
Curb weight
1526 - 1859 kg
Trunk capacity
433 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
412 L
Length
4717 mm
Length
4604 - 4645 mm
Width
1900 mm
Width
1882 mm
Height
1647 - 1656 mm
Height
1673 - 1681 mm
Max trunk capacity
1388 - 1473 L
Max trunk capacity
1534 L
Payload
490 - 565 kg
Payload
541 - 550 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
150 - 243 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.3 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
226 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
195 - 200 km/h
Torque
340 - 550 Nm
Torque
240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
111 - 178 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
Engine capacity
1496 - 2488 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Ford
What drivetrain options does the Audi Q5 have?

The Audi Q5 is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.