Audi Q5 vs Kia Ceed Sportswagon – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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 Sportswagon has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24300 £, while the Audi Q5 costs 44800 £. That’s a price difference of around 20494 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q5 manages with 2.50 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Kia Ceed Sportswagon with 6 L. The difference is about 3.50 L per 100 km.

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 decisively 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 significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.50 s, while the Kia Ceed Sportswagon takes 9.70 s. That’s about 5.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi Q5 performs noticeable better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Kia Ceed Sportswagon tops out at 197 km/h. The difference is around 53 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q5 pulls clearly stronger with 550 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 297 Nm difference.

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, the Kia Ceed Sportswagon is significantly lighter – 1335 kg compared to 1910 kg. The difference is around 575 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Ceed Sportswagon offers a bit more room – 625 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 105 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Ceed Sportswagon performs slightly better – up to 1694 L, which is about 221 L more than the Audi Q5.

When it comes to payload, Audi Q5 slightly takes the win – 565 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Our conclusion: The Audi Q5 proves to be is largely superior and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Audi Q5 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.