Audi Q5 vs Geely EX5

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

Both the Audi Q5 and Geely EX5 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating, tested 2025. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the Audi Q5 and 86% for the Geely EX5.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 9 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Audi Q5, against 8 on the Geely EX5.

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 Geely EX5.

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 Geely EX5 gets a 15.4-inch display and 10.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q5 stands out with power tailgate, Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Geely EX5. The Geely EX5 counters with wireless charging, heated front seats and V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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 Geely EX5 counters with its electric setup making 160kW and 320Nm, paired to its gearbox driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.9 seconds.

The Geely EX5 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 150kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Geely EX5 is 1.7s 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, 102mm longer than the Geely EX5 at 4,615mm (2,750mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi Q5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 520L in the Audi Q5 and 302L in the Geely EX5, giving the Audi Q5 a 218L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Geely EX5's turning circle is 1.0 m tighter, 10.8 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 Geely EX5 about $768 a year (16 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q5) and 7 years / Unlimited (Geely EX5). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Audi Q5), no data (Geely EX5).

Where each one leads

The Audi Q5: the bigger boot with the seats up (520L against 302L).

The Geely EX5: the lower starting price ($41,990 against $80,900), more power (160kW against 150kW) and the longer warranty (7 years against 5).

The Verdict

Audi Q5 scores higher, 76 vs 72

The Audi Q5 scores 76 to the Geely EX5's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 1 of the 6 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: practicality (Audi Q5 ahead by 18 points), value (Geely EX5 ahead by 15 points), safety (Audi Q5 ahead by 9 points). Boot space with the seats up: 520L in the Audi Q5, 302L in the Geely EX5. Warranty: 5 years on the Audi Q5, 7 on the Geely EX5.

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