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Audi Q5 vs Nissan Qashqai comparison

Compare performance (367 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (46,400 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q5 or Nissan Qashqai?

Audi Q5 vs Nissan Qashqai: Key differences

Audi Q5

4.4 (6 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space
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Nissan Qashqai

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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.

Nissan Qashqai is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Audi Q5 costs 46,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,766 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q5 uses 2.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Nissan Qashqai with 4.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

Qashqai

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 offers clearly more power – delivering 367 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 162 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q5 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Nissan Qashqai takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q5 delivers considerably more torque with 580 Nm compared to 330 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

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 terms of curb weight, Nissan Qashqai is noticeably lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,910 kg. The difference is around 490 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q5 offers barely more boot space – 520 L compared to 504 L. That’s a difference of about 16 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q5 carries only slightly more – 565 kg compared to 516 kg. That’s a difference of about 49 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q5 is decisively ahead 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.

from £46,400
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/100km
  • Electric Range : 92 - 100 km
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Audi Q5

The Audi Q5 is a refined compact luxury SUV that blends a plush, well-appointed interior with confident, composed handling suited to everyday driving. It’s a strong choice if you want a comfortable, technology-rich cabin and a practical, upscale package that feels polished on both city streets and longer trips.

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Reviews Audi Q5

4.4 (6 Reviews)
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Robert
16 Apr 2026, 20:24:39

Comfortable and composed on the road — an excellent car for daily use. I drive the Q5 TDI with standard suspension and 20‑inch wheels.

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Aurelio
16 Mar 2026, 20:10:09

BYD — to Romania, in my area I have to recharge 5 times.
Audi Q5 — to the same place I refuel only 2 times.
At the end of the merry-go-round, if diesel doesn’t rise again, I can say I travel with peace of mind in the Audi — both on price and comfort 😆😆😆. If I switch on the air conditioning in the BYD, I’m totally screwed; for 1,350 km I’d need solar panels just to keep costs down.
But if I only drive around the city and do short runs, all praise to BYD.

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Klaus
9 Dec 2025, 16:03:21

The Audi Q5 reliably gets me to my destination every day. It isn't cheap, but it's a real looker!!!

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Nissan Qashqai

The Nissan Qashqai is a compact crossover that blends everyday practicality with a comfortable, composed driving experience and a smart, well finished interior. It feels sensible and versatile for city life and longer trips, appealing to buyers who want a reliable, low fuss family car.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
46,400 - 79,600 £
Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
92 - 100 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
56 - 189 g/km
co2
98 - 152 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,910 - 2,245 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,624 kg
Trunk capacity
433 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,835 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
490 - 565 kg
Payload
446 - 516 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
158 - 205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Torque
260 - 330 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
116 - 151 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
Brand
Audi
Brand
Nissan
What drivetrain options does the Audi Q5 have?

The Audi Q5 is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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