Volkswagen Touareg vs Audi Q5

The Volkswagen Touareg starts from $86,790 before on-road costs, while the Audi Q5 opens at $80,900. 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 $95,469 and $88,990 respectively.

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

Both the Volkswagen Touareg and Audi Q5 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Volkswagen Touareg and 7 in the Audi Q5.

The Volkswagen Touareg features a 15-inch touchscreen, while the Audi Q5 gets a 14.5-inch display and 11.9-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Volkswagen Touareg stands out with wireless charging 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 Volkswagen Touareg uses a Diesel producing 170kW and 500Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.9 seconds.

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

Boot space is 810L in the Volkswagen Touareg and 520L in the Audi Q5, 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 $2,081/year for the Volkswagen Touareg and $1,625/year for the Audi Q5. That is a $456 annual difference in favour of the Audi Q5.

Estimated annual total: $2,081 (Volkswagen Touareg) vs $1,625 (Audi Q5). 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 (Volkswagen Touareg) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Audi Q5). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Audi Q5).