Audi Q5 vs VinFast VF8 (2025)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$505
- Q5: 5.7 cu ft more cargo, 12.7 cu ft more seats-up cargo.
- VF8: $388 a year less on energy, longer warranty.
- Each wins 2 of 5 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Q5 | VF8 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $46,695 | $47,200 | About the same |
| Horsepower | N/A | 349 hp | N/A |
| Torque | N/A | 369 lb-ft | N/A |
| MPG or MPGe | 26 mpg | 73 MPGe | Not scored |
| Energy cost a year | $1,330 | $942 | VF8 |
| EV range | N/A | 256 mi | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 54.1 cu ft | 48.4 cu ft | Q5 |
| Cargo, seats up | 25.9 cu ft | 13.2 cu ft | Q5 |
| Rear legroom | 38.0 in | N/A | N/A |
| Front legroom | 40.9 in | N/A | N/A |
| Length | 184.3 in | 187.0 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.4 in | 76.0 in | Not scored |
| Towing | N/A | 3,968 lb | N/A |
| Seats | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 6.8 in | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 10 yr / 125,000 mi | VF8 |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Q5 Plug-in Hybrid 40 TFSI Premium $45,400 | VF8 Eco AWD 87.7 kWh $46,000 | $600 |
| VF8 Eco AWD $46,000 | Q5 Plug-in Hybrid 40 TFSI Premium $45,400 | $600 |
Cost to run
VF8 costs $1,824 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh. Plug-in share 50%.
| Cost | Q5 | VF8 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $46,695 | $47,200 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,330 | $942 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $7,980 | $5,651 |
| Total, 6 years | $54,675 | $52,851 |
Charging cost estimated from MPGe.
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: VF8 wins.
Q5 wins if MPG weight is 1 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | VF8 | 29% |
| Power | N/A | |
| Space | Q5 | 11% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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