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Audi Q5 vs Porsche Cayenne - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (367 HP vs 739 HP), boot space and price (44800 £ vs 87000 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q5 or Porsche Cayenne?

Audi Q5

4.3 (4 Reviews)
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Porsche Cayenne

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

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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 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 44800 £, while the Porsche Cayenne costs 87000 £. That’s a price difference of around 42172 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi Q5 manages with 2.50 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Porsche Cayenne with 4 L. The difference is about 1.50 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Audi Q5 performs somewhat better – achieving up to 100 km, about 17 km more than the Porsche Cayenne.

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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 has a significantly edge – offering 739 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 372 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the Audi Q5 takes 4.50 s. That’s about 0.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Cayenne performs somewhat better – reaching 305 km/h, while the Audi Q5 tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 55 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Cayenne pulls clearly stronger with 950 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

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In curb weight, Audi Q5 is to a small extent lighter – 1910 kg compared to 2130 kg. The difference is around 220 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers noticeable more room – 772 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 252 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Porsche Cayenne performs a bit better – up to 1708 L, which is about 235 L more than the Audi Q5.

When it comes to payload, Porsche Cayenne somewhat takes the win – 705 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 140 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Porsche Cayenne proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Porsche Cayenne is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £87,000
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Porsche Cayenne

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 353 - 739 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4 - 12.2 L
  • Electric Range : 74 - 83 km
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Audi Q5

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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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Porsche Cayenne

Few SUVs blend athletic poise and Teutonic precision like the Porsche Cayenne, putting genuine sports‑car feeling into a roomy, everyday package. If you want a practical family hauler that still makes you grin every time you merge, the Cayenne delivers — turning errands into an excuse for a spirited drive.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
44800 - 78900 £
Price
87000 - 186400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 8.3 L
Consumption L/100km
4 - 12.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
92 - 100 km
Electric Range
74 - 83 km
Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
21.80 kWh
co2
56 - 189 g/km
co2
90 - 277 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 - 65 L
Fuel tank capacity
70 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1910 - 2245 kg
Curb weight
2130 - 2670 kg
Trunk capacity
433 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 772 L
Length
4717 mm
Length
4930 mm
Width
1900 mm
Width
1983 - 1989 mm
Height
1647 - 1656 mm
Height
1652 - 1698 mm
Max trunk capacity
1300 - 1473 L
Max trunk capacity
1344 - 1708 L
Payload
490 - 565 kg
Payload
365 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
353 - 739 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 6 s
Max Speed
226 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
248 - 305 km/h
Torque
340 - 550 Nm
Torque
500 - 950 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
260 - 544 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
Engine capacity
2995 - 3996 cm3

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

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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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