Audi Q5 vs Volkswagen Tayron

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

Both the Audi Q5 and Volkswagen Tayron hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating, tested 2025. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the Audi Q5 and 87% for the Volkswagen Tayron.

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 Volkswagen Tayron.

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 9 in the Volkswagen Tayron.

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 Volkswagen Tayron gets a 12.9-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. 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 Volkswagen Tayron. The Volkswagen Tayron counters with wireless charging. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Audi Q5 gets leather upholstery while the Volkswagen Tayron offers cloth.

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 Volkswagen Tayron responds with a Petrol making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels.

The Audi Q5 has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 110kW. 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, 75mm shorter than the Volkswagen Tayron at 4,792mm (2,790mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi Q5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 520L in the Audi Q5 and 345L in the Volkswagen Tayron, giving the Audi Q5 a 175L advantage. The Volkswagen Tayron seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Audi Q5 leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 200kg 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 0.3 m tighter, 11.8 m against 12.1 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 Volkswagen Tayron about $2,166 a year (7.6 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $541 a year less for the Audi Q5.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q5) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volkswagen Tayron). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Audi Q5), no data (Volkswagen Tayron).

Where each one leads

The Audi Q5: more power (150kW against 110kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (520L against 345L), the higher braked towing limit (2,000kg against 1,800kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,625 a year against $2,166).

The Volkswagen Tayron: the lower starting price ($48,290 against $80,900).

The Verdict

Audi Q5 scores higher, 76 vs 73

The Audi Q5 scores 76 to the Volkswagen Tayron's 73 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 5 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: fuel economy (Audi Q5 ahead by 18 points), technology (Audi Q5 ahead by 14 points), performance (Audi Q5 ahead by 8 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi Q5 costs about $541 less (5.7 L/100km against 7.6 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 520L in the Audi Q5, 345L in the Volkswagen Tayron.

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