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Audi Q5 vs Nissan X-Trail – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Audi Q5 or Nissan X-Trail fits your lifestyle better.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Nissan X-Trail has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34000 £, while the Audi Q5 costs 44800 £. That’s a price difference of around 10800 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi Q5 manages with 2.50 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Nissan X-Trail with 5.70 L. The difference is about 3.20 L per 100 km.

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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 convincingly edge – offering 367 HP compared to 213 HP. That’s roughly 154 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 X-Trail takes 7 s. That’s about 2.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi Q5 performs somewhat better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Nissan X-Trail tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi Q5 pulls slight stronger with 550 Nm compared to 525 Nm. That’s about 25 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Nissan X-Trail offers distinct more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Nissan X-Trail is a bit lighter – 1668 kg compared to 1910 kg. The difference is around 242 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Nissan X-Trail offers slightly more room – 585 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 65 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Audi Q5 performs minimal better – up to 1473 L, which is about 49 L more than the Nissan X-Trail.

When it comes to payload, Nissan X-Trail hardly perceptible takes the win – 574 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 9 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Audi Q5 shows itself to be wins the duel decisively 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.

from about £44,800
Q5 @ Audi AG

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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The Nissan X-Trail is a roomy, no-nonsense family SUV that mixes sensible practicality with a quietly modern look, making it an easy choice for busy lives and weekend escapes. It drives with calm confidence, delivers a comfortable ride and sensible tech, and won’t demand drama while doing the everyday heavy lifting.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
44800 - 78900 £
Price
34000 - 50400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 8.3 L
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
92 - 100 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
56 - 189 g/km
co2
131 - 161 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 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1910 - 2245 kg
Curb weight
1668 - 1961 kg
Trunk capacity
433 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
177 - 585 L
Length
4717 mm
Length
4680 mm
Width
1900 mm
Width
1840 mm
Height
1647 - 1656 mm
Height
1720 mm
Max trunk capacity
1300 - 1473 L
Max trunk capacity
1396 - 1424 L
Payload
490 - 565 kg
Payload
432 - 574 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
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
163 - 213 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 9.6 s
Max Speed
226 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 200 km/h
Torque
340 - 550 Nm
Torque
300 - 525 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
120 - 157 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
Engine capacity
1497 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E
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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