Audi e-tron vs Audi Q5

Audi e-tron

Audi’s electric luxury SUV.

Audi Q5

Audi’s mid-size premium SUV.

First car

Second car

Pick this one if…

Audi e-tron

Pick the e-tron for the 600-litre rear boot (plus 60-litre frunk), air suspension and quattro — accepting the real-world range below WLTP.

Best engine: The 55 quattro with the larger battery for the best balance of range and performance.

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Pick this one if…

Audi Q5

Pick the Q5 for quattro, the 550-litre boot and the 40 TDI’s 400 Nm.

Best engine: The mid-range 2.0 TDI diesel for the best balance of economy and torque — or the 2.0 TFSI petrol.

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Performance

55 quattro · Electric vs EA888 45 TFSI · Petrol

	Audi e-tron	Audi Q5
Power	408 hp Winner	245 hp
Torque	664 Nm Winner	370 Nm
0–100 km/h	5,7 s Winner	6,3 s
Top speed	200 km/h	237 km/h Winner
Power-to-weight	159,1 hp/t Winner	136,5 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	0 g/km Winner	183 g/km
Consumption (WLTP)	—	8,1 L/100km

Dimensions & space

	Audi e-tron	Audi Q5
Boot	660 L Winner	550 L
Boot (seats folded)	1.725 L Winner	1.550 L
Wheelbase	2,93 m Winner	2,82 m
Length	4,90 m	4,66 m
Width	1,94 m	1,89 m
Height	1,63 m	1,66 m
Seats	5	5

Powertrain & tech

	Audi e-tron	Audi Q5
Platform	MLB Evo (longitudinal, adapted for electric drive)	MLB Evo (longitudinal, shared with the A4/A5)
Drive	All-wheel drive	All-wheel drive
Engine family	Dual electric motors (quattro)	EA888 petrol · EA288 diesel · plug-in hybrid
Fuel	Electric	Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid
Transmission	Single-speed automatic (fixed ratio)	7-speed S tronic (DSG)
Euro standard	N/A (electric)	Euro 6d-TEMP (early) · Euro 6d (later)
LEZ access	Zero-emission — unrestricted access in all LEZ zones	Euro 6 diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent)

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

Audi e-tron

Early software bugs in the infotainment and driver-assist systems
High-voltage system: coolant circuit and electronics need checking on early cars
Real-world range sits well below the WLTP figure

Audi Q5

S tronic (DSG) mechatronics are the best-known weak point
EA288 diesels: AdBlue/SCR needs attention with mainly short trips
Direct-injection petrols: carbon buildup with lots of short trips

Pros

Audi e-tron

600-litre rear boot (plus 60-litre front frunk)
Dual-motor quattro (408 hp in the 55)
Air suspension standard

Audi Q5

quattro standard
550-litre boot (1550 litres folded)
40 TDI has 400 Nm

Cons

Audi e-tron

Real-world range is well below the WLTP figure
~2.5-tonne kerb weight

Audi Q5

S tronic/tiptronic only — no manual gearbox
S line suspension rides firmly on large wheels

Driving experience

Audi e-tron

As a model line, the e-tron accelerates strongly and silently on dual electric motors, and the air suspension soaks up poor surfaces. It feels heavy and planted rather than agile, and it is happiest cruising. Regeneration is adjustable for one-pedal driving in town. The 55 quattro has 408 hp and a 95 kWh battery, but real-world range is well below its WLTP figure.

Audi Q5

As a model line, the Q5 steers accurately with light, consistent weighting and stays quiet at speed. Quattro gives reassuring, planted traction in all conditions. The 2.0 TDI is strong and frugal, the 2.0 TFSI is smooth, and the 55 TFSI e plug-in hybrid runs on electric for short trips. The S tronic shifts quickly. It is tuned for comfort over sharp handling.