Audi A4 Avant Audi Q5

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Comparison table

18 of these rows differ. They sit at the top. Figures come straight from the makers, indicative. A bullet (•) marks a differing row.
Audi A4 Avant Audi Q5
Fuel (differs) Petrol Hybrid
Model years (differs) 2019-now 2020-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 51,950 € 64,950
Status Available Available
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Reliability (differs) 74/100 73/100
Efficiency (differs) 65/100 58/100
Value retention (differs) 67/100 66/100
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 40/100 48/100
Practicality 76/100 76/100
Specifications
Body style (differs) Estate SUV
Power (hp) (differs) 150 204
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 9.2 7.3
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 220 223
Length (mm) (differs) 4762 4682
Width (mm) (differs) 1847 1893
Height (mm) (differs) 1435 1662
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1575 1830
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) (differs) 6.3 7.8
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 1900 2400
Boot (l) (differs) 495 520
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • Audi A4 Avant · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi A4 Avant · Efficiency: Owner-reported petrol consumption vs WLTP 6.3 l/100km (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi A4 Avant · Practicality: Boot 495 l + towing weight 1,900 kg vs D-segment estate (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi A4 Avant · Value retention: Residual-value indication from D-segment-premium valuation guides (historical average) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi A4 Avant · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure petrol + exhaust emissions (Euro-6d norm on current models), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Audi Q5 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi Q5 · Efficiency: Owner-reported petrol consumption vs WLTP 7.8 l/100km (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi Q5 · Practicality: Boot 520 l + towing weight 2,400 kg vs mid-size SUV (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi Q5 · Value retention: Residual-value indication from valuation guides, premium mid-size SUV (historical average) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi Q5 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure, hybrid without plug + LCA indication ICCT 2024 (segment), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21

Who they are

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Profile · B9 (facelift, 35 TFSI)

Audi A4 Avant

D-segment estate on the MLB-evo platform; the B9 generation got a facelift in 2019 and remains the base until the A5 name change from 2025. Entry is the 35 TFSI, a 2.0 four-cylinder petrol with 48V mild hybrid and 150 hp. WLTP around 6.3 l/100km (manufacturer figure, indicative); owners report 7-8 l/100km mixed (public forums, not measured by us).

Profile · FY facelift (40 TFSI mild hybrid)

Audi Q5

Mid-size premium SUV on the MLB-evo platform, shared with the Audi A4 and A5. The 40 TFSI is a 2.0 four-cylinder petrol with 48V mild hybrid and quattro all-wheel drive, 204 hp via S tronic. WLTP around 7.8 l/100km (manufacturer figure, indicative); owners report 8.5-9.5 l/100km mixed (public forums, not measured by us). Braked towing weight 2,400 kg.

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