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Audi Q5 vs VW Passat comparison

Compare performance (367 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (46,400 £ vs 36,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q5 or VW Passat?

Audi Q5 vs VW Passat: Key differences

Audi Q5

4.4 (6 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Passat

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly lighter
  • clearly 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.

VW Passat is clearly cheaper – starting at 36,500 £ , while the Audi Q5 costs 46,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,909 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Passat uses 1.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Audi Q5 with 2.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Passat offers clearly more range – reaching up to 135 km, about 35 km more than the Audi Q5.

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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 offers visibly more power – delivering 367 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 95 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q5 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the VW Passat takes 7.1 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q5 delivers noticeably more torque with 580 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 180 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 Passat is clearly lighter – 1,573 kg compared to 1,910 kg. The difference is around 337 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Passat offers clearly more boot space – 690 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 170 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Passat carries marginally more – 577 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 12 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Passat 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.

from £36,500
Passat

VW Passat

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 124 - 135 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

4.4 (6 Reviews)
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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 Passat

The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.

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5 (3 Reviews)
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Sjaak
5 Dec 2025, 19:42:23

Spacious car that drives nicely and keeps its value for a long time.

Jack
5 Dec 2025, 15:24:16

Pleasant to drive, roomy and solid. The hybrid version is also very economical.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
46,400 - 79,600 £
Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
92 - 100 km
Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
56 - 189 g/km
co2
28 - 153 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,910 - 2,245 kg
Curb weight
1,573 - 1,858 kg
Trunk capacity
433 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
-
Length
4,917 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
-
Height
1,521 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,770 L
Payload
490 - 565 kg
Payload
501 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
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
122 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
220 - 225 km/h
Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
90 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, 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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