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VW Transporter Transporter vs Audi Q5 comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 367 HP), boot space and price (37,500 £ vs 46,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Transporter or Audi Q5?

VW Transporter Transporter vs Audi Q5: Key differences

VW Transporter Transporter

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • only slightly lighter
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Audi Q5

4.1 (8 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

Transporter Transporter

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 Transporter Transporter is clearly cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the Audi Q5 costs 46,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,856 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q5 uses 2.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the VW Transporter Transporter with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 4.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Transporter Transporter offers clearly more range – reaching up to 331 km, about 231 km more than the Audi Q5.

Q5

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 visibly more power – delivering 367 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 81 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q5 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the VW Transporter Transporter takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q5 delivers noticeably more torque with 580 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 165 Nm more.

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, VW Transporter Transporter is only slightly lighter – 1,872 kg compared to 1,910 kg. The difference is around 38 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Transporter carries considerably more – 1,259 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 694 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q5 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £46,400
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/100km
  • Electric Range 92 - 100 km
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4.1 (8 Reviews)
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Alex
1 Jul 2026, 20:30:58

Overpriced

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Marek
7 Jun 2026, 08:47:12

Great to drive, the driver-assistance systems work perfectly. Nimble and dynamic. I drive the Sportback version with the 265 hp engine — I recommend it, it has nice acceleration, the gears shift very smoothly, there’s no lag (and I’m talking about the Dynamic setting). It adapts perfectly to the driver’s driving preferences.

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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 Transporter Transporter
Audi Q5

Costs and Consumption
Price
37,500 - 60,800 £
Price
46,400 - 79,600 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Electric Range
92 - 100 km
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 220 g/km
co2
56 - 189 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,872 - 2,462 kg
Curb weight
1,910 - 2,245 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
433 - 520 L
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Length
-
Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
1,966 - 1,985 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
755 - 1,259 kg
Payload
490 - 565 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
112 - 150 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, G
Brand
VW
Brand
Audi
Is the VW Transporter Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

The VW Transporter Transporter is available as Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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