Audi Q5 FY vs Renault Koleos KOL
Audi Q5
FY · 2016 – 2024
The second-generation Q5 (FY), on MLB Evo.
Renault Koleos
KOL · 2016 – 2026
The Koleos (KOL), a mid-size SUV on the CMF-CD platform.
Audi Q5
Pick the FY for the 3.0 TDI’s 620 Nm and quattro — ideally a post-facelift car with MIB3 touchscreen.
Renault Koleos
Pick the Koleos for a roomy, comfortable diesel SUV with optional all-wheel drive.
Performance
EA888 45 TFSI · Petrol vs 1.7 Blue dCi 150 · Diesel
| Audi Q5 | Renault Koleos | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
245 hp
Winner
|
150 hp
|
| Torque |
370 Nm
Winner
|
340 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
6,3 s
Winner
|
11,8 s
|
| Top speed |
237 km/h
Winner
|
194 km/h
|
| Power-to-weight |
136,5 hp/t
Winner
|
92,6 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
183 g/km
|
128 g/km
Winner
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
8,1 L/100km
|
5,0 L/100km
Winner
|
Dimensions & space
| Audi Q5 | Renault Koleos | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
550 L
Winner
|
458 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.550 L
|
1.690 L
Winner
|
| Wheelbase |
2,82 m
Winner
|
2,71 m
|
| Length |
4,66 m
|
4,67 m
|
| Ground clearance |
20,0 cm
|
—
|
| Turning circle |
11,8 m
|
11,4 m
Winner
|
| Towing capacity (braked) |
2.000 kg
|
2.000 kg
|
Powertrain & tech
| Audi Q5 | Renault Koleos | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | MLB Evo (longitudinal) | CMF-CD |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | EA888 2.0 TFSI · EA288 2.0 TDI · 45/50/55 TFSI e PHEV | 1.6 dCi · 1.7 Blue dCi · 2.0 dCi |
| Transmission | 7-speed S tronic | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel |
| Euro standard | Euro 6d-TEMP | Euro 6d |
| LEZ access | Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation) | ⚠️ Banned from Antwerp & Ghent from January 1, 2029 |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
- S tronic (DSG) mechatronics on early cars
- AdBlue/SCR issues on 2.0 TDI diesels
- Early MMI infotainment quirks
- EDC automatic: juddery at low speed
- AdBlue/DPF on short-trip use
- Electronics and infotainment: glitches
Pros
- 55 TFSI e plug-in hybrid does ~50 km electric
- 3.0 TDI (50) has 286 hp and 620 Nm
- Air suspension optional
- Roomy boot and rear seat
- Comfortable, composed ride
- 2.0 dCi with all-wheel drive available
Cons
- 55 TFSI e plug-in hybrid cuts boot space from 550 down to 465 litres
- Pre-facelift MIB2 infotainment has no touchscreen
- Diesel-only
- Heavier than compact SUVs
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 Koleos
A relaxed family cruiser rather than a dynamic driver's car, with good visibility. Comfortable and composed for a mid-size SUV, with a soft ride that prioritises long-distance refinement. Steering is light and accurate enough for the size but lacks strong feedback. Body control is adequate, though some examples feel soft over larger bumps. Diesels provide strong low-end torque for motorway use and overtaking. X-Tronic CVT automatics are smooth once under way but can feel sluggish or noisy under hard acceleration. AWD versions add traction in poor conditions but increase weight.
Belgian taxes & LEZ
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