Jeep Grand Cherokee L vs Audi Q5

The Jeep Grand Cherokee L starts from $82,750 before on-road costs, while the Audi Q5 opens at $80,900. That makes the Audi Q5 the more affordable entry point by $1,850.

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 $91,025 and $88,990 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Audi Q5 by roughly $6,980 in fuel alone.

Both the Jeep Grand Cherokee L and Audi Q5 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 83% for the Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 85% for the Audi Q5.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Audi Q5 packs more ADAS features with 9 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Jeep Grand Cherokee L.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 7 in the Audi Q5. The Audi Q5 adds a 360-degree camera that the Jeep Grand Cherokee L misses.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee L features a 10.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Audi Q5 gets a 10.1-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee L stands out with wireless charging and heated front seats that you will not find on the Audi Q5. The Audi Q5 counters with Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee L uses a Petrol V6 Pentastar w/ ESS producing 210kW and 344Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic w/ paddle shifters to a 4WD layout.

The Audi Q5 responds with a 4-cylinder inline petrol with turbocharging and MHEV plus technology making 150kW and 340Nm, paired to a 7-speed s tronic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.6 seconds.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee L has the clear power advantage at 210kW vs 150kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee L measures 5,204mm long on a 3,091mm wheelbase, 487mm longer than the Audi Q5 at 4,717mm (2,820mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Jeep Grand Cherokee L generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 487L in the Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 520L in the Audi Q5, giving the Audi Q5 a 33L advantage. The Jeep Grand Cherokee L seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Jeep Grand Cherokee L leads with a 2,813kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 813kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $3,021/year for the Jeep Grand Cherokee L and $1,625/year for the Audi Q5. That is a $1,396 annual difference in favour of the Audi Q5.

Estimated annual total: $3,021 (Jeep Grand Cherokee L) vs $1,625 (Audi Q5). The Audi Q5 saves you roughly $1,396 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 100,000km (Jeep Grand Cherokee L) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Audi Q5). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Audi Q5).