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Audi Q5 vs Porsche Cayenne comparison

Compare performance (367 HP vs 1,156 HP), boot space and price (46,400 £ vs 90,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q5 or Porsche Cayenne?

Audi Q5 vs Porsche Cayenne: Key differences

Audi Q5

4.4 (6 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • moderately lighter
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Porsche Cayenne

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  • substantially more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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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

Q5

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Audi Q5 is clearly cheaper – starting at 46,400 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 90,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 43,800 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q5 uses 2.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Porsche Cayenne with 4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Cayenne offers significantly more range – reaching up to 651 km, about 551 km more than the Audi Q5.

Cayenne

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 Porsche Cayenne offers substantially more power – delivering 1,156 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 789 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the Audi Q5 takes 4.5 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Cayenne delivers clearly more torque with 1,500 Nm compared to 580 Nm. That’s about 920 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, Audi Q5 is moderately lighter – 1,910 kg compared to 2,130 kg. The difference is around 220 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers markedly more boot space – 781 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 261 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Cayenne carries moderately more – 705 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 140 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Cayenne holds a decisive overall lead 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 £90,200
Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 353 - 1,156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4 - 11 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.5 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 74 - 651 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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
46,400 - 79,600 £
Price
90,200 - 141,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
92 - 100 km
Electric Range
74 - 651 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
56 - 189 g/km
co2
0 - 249 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,910 - 2,245 kg
Curb weight
2,130 - 2,720 kg
Trunk capacity
433 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,980 - 1,983 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
490 - 565 kg
Payload
550 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
353 - 1,156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
2,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Porsche
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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