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2009 Audi Q5
The new Audi Q5 combines the poise of a sports saloon with highly variable interior and versatile options for leisure-time and family use.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
Audi Q5
Audi has built the Q5 since 2008. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 7 of them, from the 2009 Audi Q5 to the 2025 Audi Q5 Sportback. Body styles here: SUV. Sold new in North America, Europe and Asia.
- Built
- 2008–today
- Brand from
- Germany
- Part of
- Volkswagen Group
- Body styles
- SUV
- Sold new in
- North America, Europe and Asia
- In the catalog
- 7 cars, 1 of them concepts
How it changed
Power went from 211 hp in the 2009 Q5 to 204 hp in the 2025 Q5 Sportback. It got lighter along the way: 1,985 kg for the 2009 car, 1,910 kg for the 2025. The most powerful here is the 2021 Audi Q5 at 265 hp (198 kW), more than 56% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2021 Audi Q5, in 5.3 s.
Every Q5 in the catalog
2009 Audi Q5 Custom Concept
Prominently featured at the Wörthersee Tour 2009 is the Audi Q5 custom concept: Audi engineers prepared this particularly sporty version of the SUV specially for the Wörthersee Tour.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
2013 Audi Q5
Sporty, attractive and versatile - the Audi Q5 performance SUV is the most successful mid-class SUV in Europe. Now it is even better - adding many new solutions in design, infotainment, assistance systems and engines.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
2017 Audi Q5
Audi presented another successful model: Sales for the second generation of the Audi Q5 begin at the start of 2017. The SUV with the four rings combines the sportiness of an Audi saloon with a multifaceted character and a highly flexible interior.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
2021 Audi Q5
2021 Audi Q5 Sportback
2025 Audi Q5 Sportback
The design of the new Audi Q5 Sportback is sleeker compared to its predecessor. The broad Singleframe is high and flanked by vertical, functional air curtains.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Q5 | 211 hp (157 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 7.1 s | 140 mph (225 km/h) | 1,985 kg (4,376 lb) | 2.0 L inline-4 | All Wheel Drive | 8-speed automatic | 20 mpg |
| 2009 Q5 Custom | 211 hp (157 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 7.1 s | 140 mph (225 km/h) | 1,985 kg (4,376 lb) | 2.0 L inline-4 | All Wheel Drive | 8-speed automatic | — |
| 2013 Q5 | 258 hp (192 kW) | 428 lb-ft (580 Nm) | 6.2 s | 143 mph (230 km/h) | 1,880 kg (4,145 lb) | 3.0 L V6 | All Wheel Drive | 7-speed automatic (S tronic) | 26 mpg |
| 2017 Q5 | 190 hp (142 kW) | 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) | 7.9 s | 135 mph (217 km/h) | 1,845 kg (4,068 lb) | 2.0 L inline-4 | All Wheel Drive | 7-speed automatic (S tronic) | 22 mpg |
| 2021 Q5 | 265 hp (198 kW) | 273 lb-ft (370 Nm) | 5.3 s | — | 2,075 kg (4,575 lb) | 2.0 L inline-4 | All Wheel Drive | 7- automatic speed S Tronic | 27 mpg |
| 2021 Q5 Sportback | 265 hp (198 kW) | 273 lb-ft (370 Nm) | 5.3 s | 149 mph (240 km/h) | 2,075 kg (4,575 lb) | 2.0 L inline-4 | All Wheel Drive | 7-automatic speed dual clutch | 25 mpg |
| 2025 Q5 Sportback | 204 hp (152 kW) | 251 lb-ft (340 Nm) | 7.2 s | 140 mph (225 km/h) | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | 2.0 L inline-4 | All Wheel Drive | 7- automatic speed S Tronic | 25 mpg |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
Rivals
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