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Audi Q5 vs Subaru Solterra comparison

Compare performance (367 HP vs 343 HP), boot space and price (46,400 £ vs 39,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q5 or Subaru Solterra?

Audi Q5 vs Subaru Solterra: Key differences

Audi Q5

4.4 (6 Reviews)
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  • marginally more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • slightly more trunk space

Subaru Solterra

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range

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

Subaru Solterra is slightly cheaper – starting at 39,400 £ , while the Audi Q5 costs 46,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,951 £.

As for electric range, the Subaru Solterra offers clearly more range – reaching up to 532 km, about 432 km more than the Audi Q5.

Solterra

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 offers marginally more power – delivering 367 HP compared to 343 HP. That’s roughly 24 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q5 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Subaru Solterra takes 5.1 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q5 delivers clearly more torque with 580 Nm compared to 437 Nm. That’s about 143 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 very slightly lighter – 1,910 kg compared to 2,013 kg. The difference is around 103 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q5 offers slightly more boot space – 520 L compared to 452 L. That’s a difference of about 68 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q5 carries marginally more – 565 kg compared to 537 kg. That’s a difference of about 28 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Subaru Solterra is clearly superior overall 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 £39,400
Solterra

Subaru Solterra

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 218 - 343 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16 - 17.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 416 - 532 km
Audi Q5
Subaru Solterra

Costs and Consumption

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Audi Q5

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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Subaru Solterra

The Subaru Solterra translates Subaru's rugged, go-anywhere character into an electric package, offering sure-footed handling and a thoughtfully practical cabin that feels ready for weekend escapes. It isn't trying to outshine flashier rivals — instead it stakes its claim on reliability and friendly simplicity, making it a sensible, slightly cheeky choice for buyers who want an EV that behaves like a Subaru.

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Audi Q5
Subaru Solterra

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,400 - 79,600 £
Price
39,400 - 46,200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16 - 17.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
92 - 100 km
Electric Range
416 - 532 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
56 - 189 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,910 - 2,245 kg
Curb weight
2,013 - 2,100 kg
Trunk capacity
433 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
441 - 452 L
Length
-
Length
4,690 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
1,650 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
490 - 565 kg
Payload
485 - 537 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
218 - 343 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Torque
336 - 437 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
160 - 252 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Subaru
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