Audi Q5
Audi's mid-size luxury SUV, sold with a 265 PS 2.0 turbo petrol and quattro all-wheel drive as standard. It suits a family that wants a well-built five-seater that is quick on the highway and sure-footed in the rain, without the size and running costs of a Q7.
- Seating
- 5
- Engine
- 1984 cc
- Mileage
- 13.47 km/l
- 265 PS 2.0 turbo petrol, 0-100 km/h in 6.1 s
- quattro all-wheel drive on every Q5
- Panoramic sunroof and 8 airbags as standard
- 520 litres of boot
- Technology trim adds 360-degree camera and B&O sound
- 13.47 km/l claimed
- Technology₹70.73 lakh
For about ₹5.2 lakh more you get the 360-degree camera, adaptive dampers, Bang & Olufsen sound, navigation and seat memory. The camera alone matters in Indian parking, and the dampers improve the ride on broken roads.
Audi Q5 specifications
- Claimed mileage13.47 km/l
- Transmission7-speed S tronic dual-clutch automatic, quattro all-wheel drive
- Body typeSUV
- Fuel typePetrol
- Engine1984 cc
- Seating capacity5
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| Engines | 2.0 turbo petrol (45 TFSI) |
|---|---|
| Gearboxes | 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch automatic, quattro all-wheel drive |
| Power | 265 PS |
| Torque | 370 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 13.47 km/l |
| Seats | 5 |
| Length | 4682 mm |
| Width | 1893 mm |
| Height | 1655 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2827 mm |
| Ground clearance | 200 mm |
| Boot space | 520 litres |
| Fuel tank | 70 litres |
Audi Q5 variants: price and features
- Base variantQ5
Premium Plus
₹65.55 lakhOn-road priceKey features- quattro all-wheel drive
- Panoramic sunroof
- 3-zone climate control
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- quattro all-wheel drive
- Panoramic sunroof
- 3-zone climate control
- Audi virtual cockpit plus digital dials
- Ambient lighting with 30 colours
- 8 airbags
- Top variantQ5
Technology
₹70.73 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹5.18 lakh more than Premium Plus for- 360-degree camera with Park Assist
- Bang & Olufsen 3D sound with 19 speakers
- MMI Navigation Plus with touchscreen
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- 360-degree camera with Park Assist
- Bang & Olufsen 3D sound with 19 speakers
- MMI Navigation Plus with touchscreen
- Keyless entry with kick-to-open boot
- Driver seat memory
- Adaptive damper suspension
Our verdict on the Q5
The Q5 is a well-rounded luxury SUV with a strong petrol engine and all-wheel drive as standard. It is quick, stable at speed and nicely finished. Its age shows in the dashboard design compared with the newer BMW X3 and Mercedes GLC, and the base Premium Plus misses a 360-degree camera, which is hard to live without in a car this wide. Buy the Technology, negotiate a discount, and keep in mind that a new-generation Q5 is expected in 2027, which will affect resale. If you want the newest tech, test the X3 and GLC first; if you want a proven, sure-footed petrol SUV, the Q5 still makes sense.
Good things
- Quick 265 PS petrol with quattro all-wheel drive as standard
- Panoramic sunroof and 8 airbags on both trims
- Practical 520-litre boot
- Adaptive dampers on the Technology trim help the ride
Could be better
- No 360-degree camera on the base Premium Plus
- Cabin design is older than the latest BMW X3 and Mercedes GLC
- Petrol only; no diesel or hybrid
- New-generation Q5 expected in 2027 will hit resale
Audi Q5 colours and photos
- Mythos Black Metallic
- Navarra Blue Metallic
- Glacier White Metallic
- Manhattan Gray Metallic
- District Green Metallic
Audi Q5: all-wheel drive and a strong petrol as standard
The Q5 is Audi's five-seat SUV between the Q3 and the seven-seat Q7. In India it comes with one engine: a 2.0-litre turbo petrol rated at 265 PS and 370 Nm, paired with a 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch automatic and quattro all-wheel drive. Audi quotes 0-100 km/h in 6.1 seconds and a 240 km/h top speed.
Both trims get a panoramic sunroof, 3-zone climate control, the digital Audi virtual cockpit, 30-colour ambient lighting and 8 airbags. The Technology adds a 360-degree camera with Park Assist, Bang & Olufsen 3D sound with 19 speakers, navigation, keyless entry with a kick-to-open boot, driver seat memory and adaptive dampers.
The Q5 is 4,682 mm long with a 2,827 mm wheelbase, so it parks more easily than a Q7. The 520-litre boot is useful for a family, and ground clearance is about 200 mm. Claimed efficiency is 13.47 km/l and the tank holds 70 litres. Like every Q5 here, it is petrol only, with no diesel or hybrid option.
Is the base Premium Plus enough?
It has the key comfort features, but it lacks the 360-degree camera, keyless entry and adaptive dampers. In crowded Indian parking a 360-degree camera on a car nearly 1.9 m wide is very useful, which is why we lean towards the Technology.
Q5 or A6 for the same money?
The prices overlap. The Q5 has quattro all-wheel drive and more ground clearance, so it copes better with bad roads and steep ramps. The A6 has a bigger boot, better claimed efficiency and a more relaxed highway ride.
Should I wait for the new-generation Q5?
Aggregators expect a new Q5 in India in 2027, but Audi has not confirmed a date. If you buy now, do it with a good discount and plan to keep the car for several years, so the generation change matters less to you.
Can the Q5 seat seven?
No, it is a five-seater. If you need a third row, the Q7 is Audi's seven-seater, though it costs over ₹20 lakh more ex-showroom.
Q5 vs rivals
| Spec | Audi Q5₹65.55 – 70.73 lakh | Jeep Wrangler₹67.70 – 72.80 lakh | Kia EV6₹65.98 lakh | Volvo XC60₹70.90 lakh | Lexus NX₹67.93 – 74.88 lakh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | Electric | Petrol | Hybrid |
| Engines | 2.0 turbo petrol (45 TFSI) | 2.0 turbo petrol | Dual electric motors (AWD), 84 kWh battery | 2.0 turbo petrol mild hybrid | 2.5 petrol self-charging hybrid |
| Power | 265 PS | 268 bhp | 325 PS | 250 hp (184 kW) | 239 PS (176 kW combined) |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch automatic, quattro all-wheel drive | 8-speed automatic | Single-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic, all-wheel drive | e-CVT, E-Four all-wheel drive |
| Mileage | 13.47 km/l | 10.6-11.4 km/l | 663 km claimed | 12.9 km/l | 20.26 km/l |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 520 litres | — | 520 litres | 483 litres | 520 litres |
| Compare | Viewing | Q5 vs Wrangler | Q5 vs EV6 | Q5 vs XC60 | Q5 vs NX |
Audi Q5 mileage
- 1984 cc, PetrolDCT
- Claimed (ARAI)
- 13.47 km/l
Audi Q5 on-road price and EMI
Every state →- New Delhi₹75.38 – 81.31 lakh
- Mumbai₹77.52 – 83.62 lakh
- Bengaluru₹81.92 – 88.37 lakh
- Chennai₹81.93 – 88.39 lakh
- Kolkata₹75.38 – 81.31 lakh
- Bhopal₹78.00 – 84.14 lakh
Estimated for the cheapest and dearest variant we price: road tax, registration, FASTag and insurance. Own-damage insurance varies by insurer.
Q5 EMI
₹1,10,134 a month
On ₹65.55 lakh ex-showroom, 20% down (₹13.11 lakh), 5 years at 9.5%. Total interest ₹13.64 lakh.
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Audi Q5 FAQ
What is the price of the Audi Q5 in India?
The Audi Q5 costs ₹65.55 to 70.73 lakh ex-showroom, depending on the variant. The on-road price adds road tax, registration and insurance, which depend on your state.
Which fuel options does the Audi Q5 come with?
The Audi Q5 is sold with petrol power (2.0 turbo petrol (45 TFSI)).
What is the mileage of the Audi Q5?
The claimed (ARAI) mileage of the Audi Q5 is 13.47 km/l.
How many people can the Audi Q5 seat?
The Audi Q5 is a 5-seater suv.
What is the length of the Audi Q5?
The Audi Q5 is 4682 mm long, 1893 mm wide and 1655 mm tall, with a 2827 mm wheelbase.
How much boot space does the Audi Q5 have?
The Audi Q5 has 520 litres of boot space.
Does the Audi Q5 come with an automatic gearbox?
The Audi Q5 is offered with 7-speed s tronic dual-clutch automatic, quattro all-wheel drive gearboxes.
What is the ground clearance of the Audi Q5?
The Audi Q5 has 200 mm of ground clearance.
Which Audi Q5 variant should I buy?
It depends on your budget and which features you will actually use. Book a 15-minute call with Smart4Wheels and we will tell you which variant is worth it for you, and which to skip.
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