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Audi Q5 vs VW Touareg - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (367 HP vs 462 HP), boot space and price (44800 £ vs 64300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q5 or VW Touareg?

Audi Q5

4.3 (4 Reviews)
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VW Touareg

5 (2 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Q5

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Audi Q5 has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 44800 £ , while the VW Touareg costs 64300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19479 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi Q5 manages with 2.50 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the VW Touareg with 5.20 L. The difference is about 2.70 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Audi Q5 performs clearly better – achieving up to 100 km, about 51 km more than the VW Touareg.

Touareg

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 VW Touareg has a distinct edge – offering 462 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 95 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q5 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.50 s, while the VW Touareg takes 5.10 s. That’s about 0.60 s faster.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Touareg pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 700 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, Audi Q5 is hardly perceptible lighter – 1910 kg compared to 2059 kg. The difference is around 149 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Touareg offers noticeable more room – 810 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 290 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Touareg performs slightly better – up to 1800 L, which is about 327 L more than the Audi Q5.

When it comes to payload, VW Touareg noticeable takes the win – 751 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 186 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q5 is far ahead 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.

Audi Q5
VW Touareg

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from about £44,800
Q5

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

Audi Q5

4.3 (4 Reviews)
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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 Touareg

5 (2 Reviews)
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Volkswagen Touareg wraps a grown-up presence in a classy, well-appointed cabin that feels more like a premium saloon than an SUV. It glides with quiet composure, devours long journeys and tucks away clever tech that makes life easier whether you’re stuck in town or nipping off the beaten track.

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Audi Q5
VW Touareg

Costs and Consumption

Price
44800 - 78900 £
Price
64300 - 88300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 8.3 L
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 10.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
92 - 100 km
Electric Range
47 - 49 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.30 kWh
co2
56 - 189 g/km
co2
119 - 239 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1910 - 2245 kg
Curb weight
2059 - 2470 kg
Trunk capacity
433 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
665 - 810 L
Length
4717 mm
Length
4878 - 4902 mm
Width
1900 mm
Width
1984 mm
Height
1647 - 1656 mm
Height
1693 - 1712 mm
Max trunk capacity
1388 - 1473 L
Max trunk capacity
1675 - 1800 L
Payload
490 - 565 kg
Payload
550 - 751 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
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
231 - 462 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
226 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
222 - 250 km/h
Torque
340 - 550 Nm
Torque
450 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
170 - 340 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
Engine capacity
2967 - 2995 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
Brand
Audi
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Audi Q5 have?

The Audi Q5 is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.