Compare performance (367 HP vs 140 HP), boot space and price (44800 £ vs 23500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q5 or Kia Ceed?
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Kia Ceed has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23500 £ , while the Audi Q5 costs 44800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21351 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi Q5 manages with 2.50 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Kia Ceed with 6 L. The difference is about 3.50 L per 100 km.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Audi Q5 has a clearly edge – offering 367 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 227 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q5 is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 4.50 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.50 s. That’s about 5 s faster.
There’s also a difference in torque: Audi Q5 pulls decisively stronger with 550 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 297 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Kia Ceed is clearly lighter – 1298 kg compared to 1910 kg. The difference is around 612 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Audi Q5 offers evident more room – 520 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 125 L.
When it comes to payload, Audi Q5 a bit takes the win – 565 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.
The Audi Q5 proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi Q5 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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.
detailsThe Kia Ceed is a sensible, stylish hatchback that gives buyers more than they'd expect for the money, blending practical space with crisp, modern looks. It drives with measured confidence and comes loaded with user-friendly kit, so you can enjoy daily life behind the wheel without breaking into a sweat.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
44800 - 78900 £
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Price
23500 - 26300 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 8.3 L
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
92 - 100 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
56 - 189 g/km
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co2
137 - 146 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
65 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1910 - 2245 kg
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Curb weight
1298 - 1372 kg
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Trunk capacity
433 - 520 L
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Trunk capacity
357 - 395 L
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Length
4717 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1900 mm
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Width
1800 mm
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Height
1647 - 1656 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1388 - 1473 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
490 - 565 kg
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Payload
478 - 490 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
204 - 367 HP
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Power HP
100 - 140 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 8.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
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Max Speed
226 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
340 - 550 Nm
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Torque
172 - 253 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
150 - 270 kW
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Power kW
74 - 103 kW
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Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
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Engine capacity
998 - 1482 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
Kia
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The Audi Q5 is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.