Audi Q5 vs Denza B8
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Audi Q5 scores higher, 76 vs 69
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 30 Aug 2026, price 25 Jun 2026
Audi Q5
21 of 27 standard · no option data · 6 no dataFrom
$80,900
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- 4-cylinder inline petrol with turbocharging and MHEV plus technology
- Power
- 150kW
- Economy
- 5.7 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2025
- Boot (seats up)
- 520L
Top CarSorted Score, 76 vs 69
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Denza B8
18 of 27 standard · no option data · 9 no dataFrom
$91,000
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Plug-in Hybrid
- Engine
- Petrol Turbo PHEV
- Power
- 425kW
- Economy
- 9.9 L/100km as a hybrid
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2025
- Boot (seats up)
- 147L
Denza Australia offer: 4.99% finance, ends 30 Nov 2026. Terms
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Manufacturer offer
Ends 30 Nov 2026
Maker's terms: Finance applications must be approved by 30 November 2026 and settled by 11 December 2026.
Offer from Denza Australia, checked 5 Nov 2026
T&Cs apply, as the maker prints them. Eligibility, stock and build limits vary, so confirm the offer with the dealer.
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$80,900RRP
- no option data for this car
$91,000RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
A plug-in hybrid is compared on its fuel use as a hybrid (battery depleted), the figure that is like for like with the other car; its certified combined figure, which assumes every trip starts with a full battery, is printed under it. Electric range is how far it goes before the petrol engine is needed.
Price and cost per week
Audi Q5 TFSI FWD SUV
$80,900
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 25 June 2026
$91,712 drive-away in VIC, as published by Audi Australia
About $401 a week in repayments ($91,712 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Denza B8 7S
$91,000
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $398 a week in repayments ($91,000 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Audi Q5 starts $10,100 lower on RRP.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
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Finance
From ≈$398/wk(≈$1,723/mo)
Estimate on the Denza B8 at $91,000 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Audi Q5Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
Both the Audi Q5 and Denza B8 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating, tested 2025. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the Audi Q5 and 86% for the Denza B8.
Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 9 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Audi Q5, against 7 on the Denza B8.
Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 9 of 10 key systems on the Audi Q5 and 7 on the Denza B8.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Audi Q5
- REC-006609 · published 14 May 2026Due to a manufacturing defect, the driver and/or front passenger seat belt pre-tensioners may not operate as intended resulting in increased seat belt slack and reduced occupant restraint performance.Year range on the notice: 2025
- REC-005077 · published 17 Mar 2022Due to its installation position, if there is liquid or liquid droplets spilt on the rear seat bench the control unit for network management may become damaged and fail.Year range on the notice: 2016 - 2021
- REC-001665 · published 3 Sep 2021Some nuts fitted to the rear axle assembly did not meet manufacturing specifications and may break.Year range on the notice: 2019 - 2021
- 14 more on the model page.
Denza B8
None open on our record
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
36.8kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 120kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (7.4kW AC, 120kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Audi Q5 features a 10.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Denza B8 gets a 17.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Audi Q5 stands out with power tailgate and Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Denza B8. The Denza B8 counters with wireless charging, heated front seats, ventilated seats, V2L and Devialet audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Audi Q5 uses a 4-cylinder inline petrol with turbocharging and MHEV plus technology producing 150kW and 340Nm of torque, sent through a 7-speed s tronic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.6 seconds.
The Denza B8 responds with a Petrol Turbo PHEV making 425kW and 760Nm, paired to a 1-speed auto driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.8 seconds.
The Denza B8 has the clear power advantage at 425kW vs 150kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Denza B8 is 3.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Audi Q5 measures 4,717mm long on a 2,820mm wheelbase, 478mm shorter than the Denza B8 at 5,195mm (2,920mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Denza B8 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 520L in the Audi Q5 and 147L in the Denza B8, giving the Audi Q5 a 373L advantage. The Denza B8 seats 7 vs 5.
For towing, the Denza B8 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 1,500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Audi Q5's turning circle is 0.2 m tighter, 11.8 m against 12.0 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi Q5 costs about $1,625 a year (5.7 L/100km) and fuel for the Denza B8 about $2,822 a year (9.9 L/100km as a hybrid), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $1,197 a year less for the Audi Q5. A plug-in hybrid is costed running as a hybrid (battery depleted); charged daily, it uses less fuel and some electricity.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q5) and 6 years / 150k km (Denza B8). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Audi Q5), no data (Denza B8).
Where each one leads
The Audi Q5: the lower starting price ($80,900 against $91,000), the bigger boot with the seats up (520L against 147L) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,625 a year against $2,822).
The Denza B8: more power (425kW against 150kW), the longer warranty (6 years against 5) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 2,000kg).
The Verdict
Audi Q5 scores higher, 76 vs 69
The Audi Q5 scores 76 to the Denza B8's 69 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 8 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: fuel economy (Audi Q5 ahead by 39 points), performance (Denza B8 ahead by 37 points), value (Audi Q5 ahead by 8 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi Q5 costs about $1,197 less (5.7 L/100km against 9.9 L/100km as a hybrid, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 520L in the Audi Q5, 147L in the Denza B8. Warranty: 5 years on the Audi Q5, 6 on the Denza B8.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$398/wk(≈$1,723/mo)
Estimate on the Denza B8 at $91,000 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Audi Q5Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Audi Q5 and Denza B8?
The Audi Q5 is the cheapest at $80,900 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Denza B8 by $10,100.
Which is the most fuel-efficient?
The Audi Q5 uses the least fuel at 5.7L/100km on the combined cycle.
Which is safest?
They are evenly matched on crash rating: Audi Q5 and Denza B8 all hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating (tested 2025). Compare the active-safety features above to separate them.
Which has the most boot space?
The Audi Q5 has the largest boot at 520L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Denza B8 has the highest braked towing capacity at 3,500kg.
Which has the best warranty?
The Denza B8 has the longest warranty at 6 years / 150,000 km.
Which is the most powerful?
The Denza B8 makes the most power at 425kW. The Denza B8 is quickest to 100km/h in 4.8s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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