Is the 2025 Audi Q5 a good car?
No.
3 of 6checks
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Front headroom 39.6 in. Class median 39.9 in.
- Price: 18% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 17 rivals beat it on all four.
- Not enough data: off-road.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 3 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 4 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $96 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Not enough data | N/A |
| Worth the money | No | 18% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 17 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Q5 a good family car?
Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 38.0 in | Median 38.6 in | 178 | No |
| Rear headroom | 39.3 in | Median 38.7 in | 179 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 25.9 cu ft | Median 25.1 cu ft | 190 | Yes |
Is the Q5 a good first car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $45,400 | Median $48,995 | 189 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 177 hp to 363 hp | 194 | Yes |
| Length | 184.3 in | Median 190.8 in | 187 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 39.4 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 177 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 11.1 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 192 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Q5 a good commuter car?
Yes. $96 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $96
- Median of 192 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 27 mpg, top 49% of 151
Is the Q5 a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 65.5 in tall | 64.7 to 70.1 in tall | 191 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 39.6 in | Median 39.9 in | 181 | No |
| Turning circle | 39.4 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 177 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Q5 a good off-road vehicle?
Not enough data.
Is the Q5 worth the money?
No. Priced 18% above cars like it.
- Price, 40 TFSI Premium AWD
- $45,400
- Predicted price
- $38,476
- Gap
- +$6,924 (+18%)
- Model error
- 12% median, 299 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2025 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Q5 a good buy?
No. 17 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
Cheapest 8 shown.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q5 40 TFSI Premium AWD | $45,400 | 12.3 cents | 54.1 cu ft | 201 hp |
| Kia Sportage Hybrid LX FWD | $28,790 | 7.4 cents | 74.1 cu ft | 227 hp |
| Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Active | $29,515 | 6.8 cents | 60.8 cu ft | 210 hp |
| Toyota RAV4 LE FWD | $29,800 | 10.7 cents | 69.8 cu ft | 203 hp |
| Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Blue AWD | $33,465 | 8.4 cents | 80.0 cu ft | 231 hp |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV LT FWD | $33,600 | 5.3 cents | 57.2 cu ft | 220 hp |
| Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport FWD | $34,650 | 8.0 cents | 76.5 cu ft | 204 hp |
| Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL FWD | $37,800 | 8.9 cents | 79.6 cu ft | 231 hp |
| Subaru Solterra Premium AWD | $38,495 | 5.5 cents | 63.5 cu ft | 215 hp |
Compared with 1,152 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2025.
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