Audi Q5 FY vs Renault Austral AUS

Audi Q5

FY · 2016 – 2024

The second-generation Q5 (FY), on MLB Evo.

Renault Austral

AUS · 2022 – 2026

The Austral (AUS), a modern compact SUV on CMF-CD3.

First car

Second car

Pick this one if…

Audi Q5

Pick the FY for the refined, roomy Q5 with quattro and the strong 40 TDI diesel — ideally a well-kept example.

Best engine: The 40 TDI (diesel) or 40 TFSI (petrol).

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Pick this one if…

Renault Austral

Pick the Austral for a modern compact SUV with an efficient E-Tech hybrid.

Best engine: The 1.3 TCe (petrol) or E-Tech Full Hybrid 200.

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Performance

EA888 45 TFSI · Petrol vs 1.2 E-Tech 200 · Hybrid

	Audi Q5	Renault Austral
Power	245 hp Winner	200 hp
Torque	370 Nm	—
0–100 km/h	6,3 s Winner	8,4 s
Top speed	237 km/h Winner	175 km/h
Power-to-weight	136,5 hp/t Winner	128,2 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	183 g/km	108 g/km Winner
Consumption (WLTP)	8,1 L/100km	4,7 L/100km Winner

Dimensions & space

	Audi Q5	Renault Austral
Boot	550 L Winner	430 L
Boot (seats folded)	1.550 L Winner	1.525 L
Wheelbase	2,82 m Winner	2,67 m
Length	4,66 m	4,51 m
Ground clearance	20,0 cm	—
Turning circle	11,8 m	10,9 m Winner
Towing capacity (braked)	2.000 kg Winner	1.500 kg

Powertrain & tech

	Audi Q5	Renault Austral
Platform	MLB Evo (longitudinal)	CMF-CD3
Drive	All-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Engine family	EA888 2.0 TFSI · EA288 2.0 TDI · 45/50/55 TFSI e PHEV	1.2 TCe · 1.3 TCe · E-Tech Full Hybrid 200
Transmission	7-speed S tronic	E-Tech automatic
Fuel	Petrol	Hybrid
Euro standard	Euro 6d-TEMP	Euro 6d
LEZ access	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

Audi Q5

S tronic (DSG) mechatronics on early cars
AdBlue/SCR issues on 2.0 TDI diesels
Early MMI infotainment quirks

Renault Austral

Infotainment software needs updates
Electrical gremlins on early cars
E-Tech hybrid: 12V battery drain

Pros

Audi Q5

Refined, composed ride (quattro)
Efficient, torquey EA288 diesel
High-grade interior

Renault Austral

Modern interior with a big screen
Efficient E-Tech Full Hybrid 200
Roomy, modular boot (430–527 L)

Cons

Audi Q5

Firm ride on S line / big wheels
Pricier than most rivals

Renault Austral

No diesel offered
Infotainment takes getting used to

Driving experience

Audi Q5

Refined, effortless and supremely polished. Steering is light and accurate rather than talkative, the ride is supple and isolating, and the Q5 settles into a calm, confident lope. quattro ultra shuffles torque seamlessly for all-weather security, though it favours safe, neutral grip over playful engagement. Adaptive suspension keeps it composed and hushed on rough roads. The 40/45 TFSI petrols are smooth and willing, the 2.0 TDI pulls strongly and sips fuel, and the 55 TFSI e plug-in glides on electric power. The 7-speed S tronic is quick and smooth; the V6 8-speed tiptronic even more so. Overall a quiet, tech-rich SUV that puts long-distance comfort and easy confidence ahead of outright driver involvement.

Renault Austral

A refined long-distance cruiser rather than a dynamic driver's car, helped by optional rear-axle steering (4Control) that tightens the turning circle in town. Steering is light but accurate enough for daily use, with Sport mode adding more weight. The ride is firmer than many rivals, especially on larger wheels, and can feel unsettled over sharp bumps, though body control is reasonable. The E-Tech full hybrid feels responsive in mixed driving and can cover short distances on electric power alone, while the 1.3 mild hybrid is adequate once moving. Low-speed transmission behaviour can show hesitation or judder on early hybrid examples.