Audi Q5 vs Volkswagen Touareg

The Audi Q5 starts from $80,900 before on-road costs, while the Volkswagen Touareg opens at $86,790. That makes the Audi Q5 the more affordable entry point by $5,890.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $88,990 and $95,469 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Audi Q5 by roughly $2,280 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Audi Q5 features a 10.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Volkswagen Touareg gets a 15-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 that you will not find on the Volkswagen Touareg. The Volkswagen Touareg counters with wireless charging. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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 Touareg responds with a Diesel making 170kW and 500Nm, paired to a auto driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.9 seconds.

The Volkswagen Touareg has the clear power advantage at 170kW vs 150kW. In the real-world sprint, the Volkswagen Touareg is 2.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Audi Q5 measures 4,717mm long on a 2,820mm wheelbase, 172mm shorter than the Volkswagen Touareg at 4,889mm (2,894mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volkswagen Touareg generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 520L in the Audi Q5 and 810L in the Volkswagen Touareg, giving the Volkswagen Touareg a 290L advantage.

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

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,625/year for the Audi Q5 and $2,081/year for the Volkswagen Touareg. That is a $456 annual difference in favour of the Audi Q5.

Estimated annual total: $1,625 (Audi Q5) vs $2,081 (Volkswagen Touareg). The Audi Q5 saves you roughly $456 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Audi Q5) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Volkswagen Touareg). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Audi Q5)—.