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Audi Q5 vs VW Golf comparison

Compare performance (367 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (46,400 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q5 or VW Golf?

Audi Q5 vs VW Golf: Key differences

Audi Q5

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  • a bit more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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VW Golf

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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly lighter
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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

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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.

VW Golf is considerably cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Audi Q5 costs 46,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,090 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Audi Q5 with 2.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Golf offers clearly more range – reaching up to 143 km, about 43 km more than the Audi Q5.

Golf

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi Q5 offers a bit more power – delivering 367 HP compared to 325 HP. That’s roughly 42 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q5 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the VW Golf takes 5.3 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q5 delivers markedly more torque with 580 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm more.

Q5

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf is significantly lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 1,910 kg. The difference is around 603 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q5 offers markedly more boot space – 520 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 139 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q5 carries somewhat more – 565 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 57 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf is decisively ahead 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.

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Golf

VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
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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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Reviews Audi Q5

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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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VW Golf

The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
46,400 - 79,600 £
Price
28,300 - 46,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
92 - 100 km
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
56 - 189 g/km
co2
25 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,910 - 2,245 kg
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Trunk capacity
433 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
490 - 565 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
116 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
85 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

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