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Audi Q5 vs VW Golf Variant - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (367 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (44800 £ vs 26100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q5 or VW Golf Variant?

Audi Q5

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VW Golf Variant

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW Golf Variant has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26100 £, while the Audi Q5 costs 44800 £. That’s a price difference of around 18690 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi Q5 manages with 2.50 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the VW Golf Variant with 4.30 L. The difference is about 1.80 L per 100 km.

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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 has a barely noticeable edge – offering 367 HP compared to 333 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q5 is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 4.50 s, while the VW Golf Variant takes 4.80 s. That’s about 0.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the performs better – reaching , while the tops out at . The difference is around .

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi Q5 pulls evident stronger with 550 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 130 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: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, VW Golf Variant is evident lighter – 1366 kg compared to 1910 kg. The difference is around 544 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers a bit more room – 611 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 91 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Golf Variant performs a bit better – up to 1642 L, which is about 169 L more than the Audi Q5.

When it comes to payload, Audi Q5 barely noticeable takes the win – 565 kg compared to 547 kg. That’s a difference of about 18 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Audi Q5 proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi Q5 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £44,800
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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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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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VW Golf Variant

The Golf Estate packs Volkswagen's familiar poise into a practical, grown-up estate that quietly makes everyday life easier without shouting for attention. It's clever, comfortable and roomy enough for weekend kit or family chaos, offering smart packaging and refined manners that make it a sensible and surprisingly stylish choice for buyers who need space but don't want a van.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
44800 - 78900 £
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26100 - 48700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 8.3 L
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4.3 - 8.2 L
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55 - 65 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1910 - 2245 kg
Curb weight
1366 - 1621 kg
Trunk capacity
433 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
611 L
Length
4717 mm
Length
4631 - 4651 mm
Width
1900 mm
Width
1789 mm
Height
1647 - 1656 mm
Height
1462 - 1487 mm
Max trunk capacity
1300 - 1473 L
Max trunk capacity
1624 - 1642 L
Payload
490 - 565 kg
Payload
489 - 547 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
226 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
202 - 250 km/h
Torque
340 - 550 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, G, F, C
Brand
Audi
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VW

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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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