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Audi Q5 vs Nissan Qashqai – Which one offers the better deal?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q5 or Nissan Qashqai?

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

Q5 @ Audi AG

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Nissan Qashqai has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29600 £, while the Audi Q5 costs 44800 £. That’s a price difference of around 15223 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi Q5 manages with 2.50 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Nissan Qashqai with 4.50 L. The difference is about 2 L per 100 km.

Qashqai @ Nissan Motor Corporation

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 205 HP. That’s roughly 162 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 Nissan Qashqai takes 7.60 s. That’s about 3.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi Q5 performs slightly better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Nissan Qashqai tops out at 206 km/h. The difference is around 44 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi Q5 pulls noticeable stronger with 550 Nm compared to 330 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm difference.

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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, Nissan Qashqai is clearly perceptible lighter – 1420 kg compared to 1910 kg. The difference is around 490 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi Q5 offers hardly perceptible more room – 520 L compared to 504 L. That’s a difference of about 16 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Audi Q5 performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1473 L, which is about 26 L more than the Nissan Qashqai.

When it comes to payload, Audi Q5 slight takes the win – 565 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Audi Q5 shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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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
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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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Nissan Qashqai

The Nissan Qashqai blends practical, family-friendly packaging with SUV styling that refuses to shout, making it a sensible and dependable choice for everyday life. It’s comfortable to live with, economical on the road, and neatly equipped enough to feel modern without ever feeling precious — perfect if you want crossover versatility without the drama.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
44800 - 78900 £
Price
29600 - 39900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 8.3 L
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
92 - 100 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
56 - 189 g/km
co2
102 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 - 65 L
Fuel tank capacity
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
1420 - 1665 kg
Trunk capacity
433 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Length
4717 mm
Length
4425 mm
Width
1900 mm
Width
1835 mm
Height
1647 - 1656 mm
Height
1625 mm
Max trunk capacity
1300 - 1473 L
Max trunk capacity
1422 - 1447 L
Payload
490 - 565 kg
Payload
466 - 520 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
140 - 205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
226 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 206 km/h
Torque
340 - 550 Nm
Torque
240 - 330 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
103 - 151 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 - 1498 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
Brand
Audi
Brand
Nissan

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What drivetrain options does the Audi Q5 have?

The Audi Q5 is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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