Audi Q5 vs Porsche Cayenne Electric

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Porsche Cayenne Electric. 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.

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

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q5 stands out with Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Porsche Cayenne Electric. The Porsche Cayenne Electric counters with head-up display, wireless charging, 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 Porsche Cayenne Electric responds with a Electric making 325kW and 835Nm, paired to a single-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.8 seconds.

The Porsche Cayenne Electric has the clear power advantage at 325kW vs 150kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Porsche Cayenne Electric is 3.8s 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, 268mm shorter than the Porsche Cayenne Electric at 4,985mm (3,023mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Porsche Cayenne Electric generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 520L in the Audi Q5 and 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric, giving the Porsche Cayenne Electric a 261L advantage.

For towing, the Porsche Cayenne Electric leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 1,500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

The Audi Q5 turns in a 11.8 m circle, kerb to kerb; the Porsche Cayenne Electric's turning circle is not on our record.

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 Porsche Cayenne Electric about $1,099 a year (22.9 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q5) and 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Cayenne Electric). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Audi Q5), no data (Porsche Cayenne Electric).

Where each one leads

The Audi Q5: the lower starting price ($80,900 against $167,800) and the longer warranty (5 years against 3).

The Porsche Cayenne Electric: more power (325kW against 150kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (781L against 520L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 2,000kg).

The Verdict

Audi Q5 scores higher, 76 vs 60

The Audi Q5 scores 76 to the Porsche Cayenne Electric's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Porsche Cayenne Electric ahead by 38 points), value (Audi Q5 ahead by 29 points). Boot space with the seats up: 520L in the Audi Q5, 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric. Warranty: 5 years on the Audi Q5, 3 on the Porsche Cayenne Electric.

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