Audi Q5 vs Kia EV5

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Audi Q5 at 5 stars (2025) and the Kia EV5 at 5 stars (2024). ANCAP tested these in different years (2025 vs 2024). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the Audi Q5 and 88% for the Kia EV5, under different test years.

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 Kia EV5.

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 Kia EV5. The Audi Q5 adds a 360-degree camera that the Kia EV5 misses.

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 Kia EV5 gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q5 stands out with power tailgate, Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Kia EV5. The Kia EV5 counters with heated front 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 Kia EV5 offers cloth & artificial leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Audi Q5 and 2-zone in the Kia EV5.

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 Kia EV5 responds with a Electric making 160kW and 310Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds.

The Kia EV5 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 150kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Kia EV5 is 0.1s 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 Kia EV5 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 513L in the Kia EV5, giving the Audi Q5 a 7L advantage.

For towing, the Audi Q5 leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 300kg. That 1,700kg 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 Kia EV5's turning circle is 0.1 m tighter, 11.7 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 Kia EV5 about $874 a year (18.2 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q5) and 7 years / Unlimited (Kia EV5). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Audi Q5), no data (Kia EV5).

Where each one leads

The Audi Q5: the bigger boot with the seats up (520L against 513L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,000kg against 300kg).

The Kia EV5: the lower starting price ($56,770 against $80,900), more power (160kW against 150kW) and the longer warranty (7 years against 5).

The Verdict

Audi Q5 scores higher, 76 vs 71

The Audi Q5 scores 76 to the Kia EV5's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 7 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: technology (Audi Q5 ahead by 30 points), practicality (Audi Q5 ahead by 14 points). Warranty: 5 years on the Audi Q5, 7 on the Kia EV5.

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