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Audi Q5 vs Kia Ceed - Differences and prices compared

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?

Audi Q5

4.3 (4 Reviews)
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Kia Ceed

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

Q5

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

Ceed

Engine and Performance:

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.

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, 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.

Who wins the race?

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.

from about £44,800
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
Kia Ceed

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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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Kia Ceed

The 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.

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Audi Q5
Kia Ceed

Costs and Consumption

Price
44800 - 78900 £
Price
23500 - 26300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 8.3 L
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
92 - 100 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
56 - 189 g/km
co2
137 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1910 - 2245 kg
Curb weight
1298 - 1372 kg
Trunk capacity
433 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
357 - 395 L
Length
4717 mm
Length
-
Width
1900 mm
Width
1800 mm
Height
1647 - 1656 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1388 - 1473 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
490 - 565 kg
Payload
478 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
226 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
340 - 550 Nm
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1482 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Audi
Brand
Kia
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.