Luxury SUV Showdown - Audi Q5 vs. Q7

Trying to find the right new Luxury SUV for you and your family. You've come to the right place. Audi Warrington compares the new 2024 Audi Q5 and Q7 here!

The Audi Q5 and Audi Q7 are popular models due to their impressive powertrains, lavish interiors, and versatile cabins. But which one is better? Let's find out.

Audi Q5 vs. Audi Q7: Price

Which new Audi SUV is more expensive? Being the smaller of the two, the Q5 contains the less expensive overall price. The disparity changes the higher in trim levels you go, along and with any additional accessories or packages. At each of their base trim levels and engine options, the Q7's MSRP is $15,000 more. At their highest trims and engines, the Q7 costs an additional $12,600.

If you're looking for an SUV that can handle your entire crew, you'll want to choose the larger Audi Q7. The midsize Audi Q7 SUV comes with three rows and up to seven seats. The Audi Q5 is a compact SUV with space for two rows and five seats. Both models can be rearranged when needed for a good amount of cargo space. The Audi Q7's total cargo space eclipses the Q5 by 15.6 cubic feet, and its V6 option can tow 75% more weight.

Audi Q5 vs. Audi Q7: Reliability

According to J.D. Power, the 2024 Q5 scored a 75 (out of 100) in "Quality & Reliability." Criteria includes vehicle owner experiences in areas of defects, malfunctions, and design flaws. The Q7 received a 78 in Quality & Reliability and 77 overall, ranking it the fourth-best Upper Midsize Premium SUV.

As of December 2023, neither the 2024 Q5 or Q7 were recalled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. To date, the 2023 Q7 has not been recalled. The 2023 Q5 was recalled once, in late-2022, because of engine part damage potential.

Audi Q5 vs. Audi Q7: Features

The technology, safety and comfort features are similar in each comparable trim level of the new Audi Q5 and Audi Q7. Some of these standard or available features include 10.1-inch infotainment touchscreens, Adaptive Cruise Control, Head-up Display, LED lighting, Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus, Bang & Olufsen sound system with 3D sound, and much more. Even with all of these similarities, there are a few distinct differences, though. For example, the Audi Q5 includes a floating display screen while the Audi Q7 comes with two display screens that are angled to the driver.

Audi Q5 vs. Audi Q7: Performance

When it comes to performance, both the 2024 Audi Q5 and Q7 won't leave you wanting more. The Q5's standard four-cylinder engine delivers 201 horsepower and can accelerate from 0-60 miles per hour in 6.8 seconds. Its plug-in hybrid variant, the Q5 e, delivers 362 HP and can go from 0-60 mph in five seconds. The Q5 e's ranges are 23 miles (all-electric) and 390 miles (PHEV). The Q7's four-cylinder engine earns up to 261 HP and its V6 delivers 335 HP. The 2024 Q7 V6 can go from 0-60 in 5.7 seconds. The Q5 and Q7 come standard with the legendary Audi quattro® all-wheel drive system.

Which is Better: The Audi Q5 or Q7?

Circling back to the question posed at the open - which new 2024 Audi SUV is better? The answer lies in how much you weigh their differences.

When it comes to reliability, the Q7 edges the Q5. The Q7 also offers more space and a more powerful engine. However, the Q5 is more affordable and has better fuel economy.

Think about these factors, and which ones matter the most to you and your family. Regardless of which one you select, we're confident you'll love either one. We encourage you to visit our Audi dealership in Warrington, PA, and try out these luxury SUVs for yourself. Our team would be happy to show you around, and answer any questions. We have plenty of new Q5s and Q7s in stock. You can also contact us below, and schedule a test drive.

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