Audi Q5 vs GAC Aion V

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

Both the Audi Q5 and GAC Aion V hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating, tested 2025. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the Audi Q5 and 88% for the GAC Aion V.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 9 of 10 key ADAS systems on both.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Audi Q5 and 7 in the GAC Aion V.

Recalls 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.

Feature Showdown

The Audi Q5 features a 10.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the GAC Aion V gets a 14.6-inch display and 8.9-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q5 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the GAC Aion V. The GAC Aion V counters with Apple CarPlay, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats and V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Audi Q5 gets leather upholstery while the GAC Aion V offers pvc. Climate control is 3-zone in the Audi Q5 and 2-zone in the GAC Aion V.

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 GAC Aion V responds with a Electric making 150kW and 210Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9 seconds.

Power output is identical on paper, so the difference comes down to tuning, weight distribution, and suspension. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Audi Q5 is 0.4s 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, 112mm longer than the GAC Aion V at 4,605mm (2,775mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi Q5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 520L in the Audi Q5 and 427L in the GAC Aion V, giving the Audi Q5 a 93L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the GAC Aion V's turning circle is 0.6 m tighter, 11.2 m against 11.8 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 electricity for the GAC Aion V about $816 a year (17 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q5) and 8 years / Unlimited (GAC Aion V). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Audi Q5), no data (GAC Aion V).

Where each one leads

The Audi Q5: the bigger boot with the seats up (520L against 427L).

The GAC Aion V: the lower starting price ($42,590 against $80,900) and the longer warranty (8 years against 5).

The Verdict

Audi Q5 scores higher, 76 vs 75

The Audi Q5 scores 76 to the GAC Aion V's 75 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 6 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: practicality (Audi Q5 ahead by 20 points), value (GAC Aion V ahead by 17 points). Boot space with the seats up: 520L in the Audi Q5, 427L in the GAC Aion V. Warranty: 5 years on the Audi Q5, 8 on the GAC Aion V.

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