Audi Q5 vs GMC Yukon

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the GMC Yukon. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

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.

Feature Showdown

The Audi Q5 features a 10.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the GMC Yukon gets a 16.8-inch display and 11-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q5 stands out with Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the GMC Yukon. The GMC Yukon counters with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats and Bose audio. 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 GMC Yukon responds with a 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management making 313kW and 624Nm, paired to a 10-speed automatic driving all four wheels.

The GMC Yukon has the clear power advantage at 313kW vs 150kW. 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, 620mm shorter than the GMC Yukon at 5,337mm (3,071mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GMC Yukon generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the GMC Yukon leads with a 3,628kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 1,628kg 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 0.6 m tighter, 11.8 m against 12.4 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 GMC Yukon about $3,648 a year (12.8 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $2,023 a year less for the Audi Q5.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q5) and 3 years / 100k km (GMC Yukon). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Audi Q5), no data (GMC Yukon).

Where each one leads

The Audi Q5: the lower starting price ($80,900 against $174,990), the longer warranty (5 years against 3) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,625 a year against $3,648).

The GMC Yukon: more power (313kW against 150kW) and the higher braked towing limit (3,628kg against 2,000kg).

The Verdict

Audi Q5 scores higher, 76 vs 50

The Audi Q5 scores 76 to the GMC Yukon's 50 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: fuel economy (Audi Q5 ahead by 65 points), value (Audi Q5 ahead by 44 points), safety (Audi Q5 ahead by 27 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi Q5 costs about $2,023 less (5.7 L/100km against 12.8 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Warranty: 5 years on the Audi Q5, 3 on the GMC Yukon.

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