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Audi Q5 vs MG ZS - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (367 HP vs 197 HP), boot space and price (44800 £ vs 18000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q5 or MG ZS?

Audi Q5

4.3 (4 Reviews)
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MG ZS

4.1 (2 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.

MG ZS has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 18000 £ , while the Audi Q5 costs 44800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26837 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi Q5 manages with 2.50 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the MG ZS with 5 L. The difference is about 2.50 L per 100 km.

ZS

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 has a significantly edge – offering 367 HP compared to 197 HP. That’s roughly 170 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 MG ZS takes 8.70 s. That’s about 4.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi Q5 performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the MG ZS tops out at 179 km/h. The difference is around 71 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi Q5 pulls significantly stronger with 550 Nm compared to 148 Nm. That’s about 402 Nm difference.

Q5

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, MG ZS is decisively lighter – 1330 kg compared to 1910 kg. The difference is around 580 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi Q5 offers slightly more room – 520 L compared to 443 L. That’s a difference of about 77 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Audi Q5 performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1473 L, which is about 16 L more than the MG ZS.

When it comes to payload, Audi Q5 somewhat takes the win – 565 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 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
MG ZS

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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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MG ZS

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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The MG ZS arrives as a cheeky and practical choice for shoppers who want SUV style and family-friendly space without blowing the budget. It may not pretend to be premium, but with sensible equipment, easy-to-live-with driving manners and surprising value, it makes a persuasive case for anyone after sensible transport with a bit of personality.

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Audi Q5
MG ZS

Costs and Consumption

Price
44800 - 78900 £
Price
18000 - 24000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 8.3 L
Consumption L/100km
5 - 6.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
92 - 100 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
56 - 189 g/km
co2
113 - 145 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 L
Fuel tank capacity
41 - 55 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
1330 - 1420 kg
Trunk capacity
433 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
443 L
Length
4717 mm
Length
4430 mm
Width
1900 mm
Width
1818 mm
Height
1647 - 1656 mm
Height
1635 mm
Max trunk capacity
1388 - 1473 L
Max trunk capacity
1457 L
Payload
490 - 565 kg
Payload
375 - 470 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
116 - 197 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 12.5 s
Max Speed
226 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
168 - 179 km/h
Torque
340 - 550 Nm
Torque
148 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
85 - 145 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
Engine capacity
1495 - 1498 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, E
Brand
Audi
Brand
MG
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.