Audi Q5 Volkswagen Tiguan

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Audi Q5 Volkswagen Tiguan
Fuel (differs) Hybrid Petrol
Model years (differs) 2020-now 2024-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 64,950 € 43,500
Status Available Available
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Reliability (differs) 73/100 71/100
Efficiency (differs) 58/100 66/100
Practicality (differs) 76/100 80/100
Value retention (differs) 66/100 n/a
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 48/100 33/100
Specifications
Power (hp) (differs) 204 150
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 7.3 9.1
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 223 209
Length (mm) (differs) 4682 4539
Width (mm) (differs) 1893 1842
Height (mm) (differs) 1662 1658
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1830 1601
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) (differs) 7.8 7
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 2400 1800
Boot (l) (differs) 520 652
Body style SUV SUV
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 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
  • Volkswagen Tiguan · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen Tiguan · Efficiency: Owner-reported petrol consumption vs WLTP 7.0 l/100km (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen Tiguan · Practicality: Boot 652 l + towing weight 1,800 kg vs segment (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen Tiguan · Value retention: Generation too recently on the market for stable residual-value data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen Tiguan · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure petrol 7.0 l/100km + exhaust emissions / LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-21

Who they are

A short write-up on each car, one paragraph apiece. We describe them on their own terms rather than picking a winner.

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.

Profile · III (2024)

Volkswagen Tiguan

Third Tiguan generation on the MQB-evo platform, in the base the 1.5 TSI petrol four-cylinder with 48V mild hybrid. WLTP around 7.0 l/100km (manufacturer figure, indicative); owners report mixed 7.5-8 l/100km (public forums, not measured by us). Boot 652 l.

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