Audi Q5 vs Nissan ARIYA

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Audi Q5 at 5 stars (2025) and the Nissan ARIYA at 5 stars (2022). ANCAP tested these in different years (2025 vs 2022). 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 86% for the Nissan ARIYA, 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 Nissan ARIYA.

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 Nissan ARIYA.

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 Nissan ARIYA 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 Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Nissan ARIYA. The Nissan ARIYA counters with head-up display, wireless charging and heated front seats. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Audi Q5 gets leather upholstery while the Nissan ARIYA offers nappa leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Audi Q5 and 2-zone in the Nissan ARIYA.

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 Nissan ARIYA responds with a Electric making 160kW and 300Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 seconds.

The Nissan ARIYA has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 150kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Nissan ARIYA is 0.6s 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, 122mm longer than the Nissan ARIYA at 4,595mm (2,775mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi Q5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 520L in the Audi Q5 and 466L in the Nissan ARIYA, giving the Audi Q5 a 54L advantage.

For towing, the Audi Q5 leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 1,250kg 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 Nissan ARIYA's turning circle is 0.3 m tighter, 11.5 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 Nissan ARIYA about $888 a year (18.5 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q5) and 5 years / Unlimited (Nissan ARIYA). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Audi Q5), 5 years (Nissan ARIYA).

Where each one leads

The Audi Q5: the bigger boot with the seats up (520L against 466L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,000kg against 750kg).

The Nissan ARIYA: the lower starting price ($55,840 against $80,900) and more power (160kW against 150kW).

The Verdict

Audi Q5 scores higher, 76 vs 73

The Audi Q5 scores 76 to the Nissan ARIYA's 73 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 5 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: practicality (Audi Q5 ahead by 12 points), value (Nissan ARIYA ahead by 9 points). Boot space with the seats up: 520L in the Audi Q5, 466L in the Nissan ARIYA.

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