2025 Audi Q5 vs. 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid Review

Picture of the 2025 Audi Q5

2025 Audi
Q5

MSRP*: $45,400 to $58,500
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Picture of the 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid

2025 Honda
CR-V Hybrid

MSRP*: $34,650 to $41,100
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MPG - City 23 MPG 40 - 43 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 29 MPG 34 - 36 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 54.1 ft3 76.5 ft3
Engine
  • 201-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 261-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 268-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 362-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 204-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 201 - 362 hp 204 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 - 4,400 lbs 1,000 lbs
Exterior Length 184.3 in 184.8 in
Exterior Width 74.5 in 73.5 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 41.3 in
Rear 41.0 in
Head Room Front 38.1 - 39.6 in
Rear 37.7 - 39.3 in
Front 38.2 in
Rear 38.2 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Honda CR-V Hybrid than in the Audi Q5, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Audi Q5 and the Honda CR-V Hybrid.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Audi Q5 as you will with the Honda CR-V Hybrid, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Audi Q5 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Honda CR-V Hybrid, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
The Audi Q5 is a little wider than the Honda CR-V Hybrid, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. When looking at overall length, the Audi Q5 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Honda CR-V Hybrid.

Handling
The Audi Q5 has a larger turning radius than the Honda CR-V Hybrid, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Audi Q5 is clearly the choice over the Honda CR-V Hybrid for pulling heavy loads. The Audi Q5 has a little more horsepower than the Honda CR-V Hybrid.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Audi Q5 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Honda CR-V Hybrid.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Audi Q5 and the Honda CR-V Hybrid. The Audi Q5 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Honda CR-V Hybrid.