Audi Q5 FY vs Renault Captur MK1

Audi Q5

FY · 2016 – 2024

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

Renault Captur

MK1 · 2013 – 2019

The first Captur (MK1), on a modified B platform.

First car

Second car

Pick this one if…

Audi Q5

Pick the FY for the 3.0 TDI’s 620 Nm and quattro — ideally a post-facelift car with MIB3 touchscreen.

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

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Pick this one if…

Renault Captur

Pick the MK1 for an affordable, flexible early Captur with a clever sliding rear bench.

Best engine: The 0.9 TCe (petrol) or 1.5 dCi (diesel).

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Performance

EA888 45 TFSI · Petrol vs 0.9 TCe 90 · Petrol

	Audi Q5	Renault Captur
Power	245 hp Winner	90 hp
Torque	370 Nm Winner	135 Nm
0–100 km/h	6,3 s Winner	12,7 s
Top speed	237 km/h Winner	171 km/h
Power-to-weight	136,5 hp/t Winner	83,3 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	183 g/km	105 g/km Winner
Consumption (WLTP)	8,1 L/100km	4,7 L/100km Winner

Dimensions & space

	Audi Q5	Renault Captur
Boot	550 L Winner	377 L
Boot (seats folded)	1.550 L Winner	1.235 L
Wheelbase	2,82 m Winner	2,61 m
Length	4,66 m	4,12 m
Ground clearance	20,0 cm	—
Turning circle	11,8 m	10,4 m Winner
Towing capacity (braked)	2.000 kg Winner	900 kg

Powertrain & tech

	Audi Q5	Renault Captur
Platform	MLB Evo (longitudinal)	B (modified)
Drive	All-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Engine family	EA888 2.0 TFSI · EA288 2.0 TDI · 45/50/55 TFSI e PHEV	0.9 TCe · 1.2 TCe · 1.3 TCe · 1.5 dCi
Transmission	7-speed S tronic	5-speed manual
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Euro standard	Euro 6d-TEMP	Euro 6
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 Captur

1.2 TCe: timing chain and oil consumption
EDC: jerky shifts at low speed
Electrical gremlins and R-Link freezes

Pros

Audi Q5

55 TFSI e plug-in hybrid does ~50 km electric
3.0 TDI (50) has 286 hp and 620 Nm
Air suspension optional

Renault Captur

Flexible sliding rear bench
Affordable and plentiful used
Efficient 1.5 dCi diesel

Cons

Audi Q5

55 TFSI e plug-in hybrid cuts boot space from 550 down to 465 litres
Pre-facelift MIB2 infotainment has no touchscreen

Renault Captur

1.2 TCe carries chain risk
Boot and rear legroom smaller than MK2

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 Captur

Light and easy to place in town with a reasonably high driving position, helped by light steering that is not especially communicative. Body control is acceptable but the ride is firmer than a conventional supermini, especially on larger wheels. The 0.9 TCe and 1.2 TCe feel responsive for daily use when healthy, while the 1.5 dCi is stronger on the motorway. Manual gearboxes are straightforward; the EDC dual-clutch is smooth at speed but often shows low-speed hesitation or judder. Overall a competent compact crossover of its era rather than a driver's car.