2025 Audi Q5 vs. 2025 Kia Niro Review

Picture of the 2025 Audi Q5

2025 Audi
Q5

MSRP*: $45,400 to $58,500
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2025 Kia
Niro

MSRP*: $26,990 to $35,390
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MPG - City 22 - 23 MPG 53 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 30 MPG 45 - 54 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 54.1 - 56.9 ft3 63.7 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 Fuel)
  • 362-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 139-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 201 - 362 hp 139 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 - 4,400 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 184.3 - 185.7 in 174.0 in
Exterior Width 74.5 - 74.8 in 71.9 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 41.5 in
Rear 39.8 in
Head Room Front 38.1 - 38.2 in
Rear 37.7 - 37.8 in
Front 40.5 in
Rear 39.6 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 Kia Niro than in the Audi Q5, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Kia Niro will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Audi Q5.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Audi Q5 as you will with the Kia Niro, 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 Kia Niro, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Audi Q5 is much wider than the Kia Niro, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Audi Q5, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Kia Niro.

Handling
The Audi Q5 has a significantly larger turning radius than the Kia Niro, making it much more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Audi Q5 greatly out-muscles the Kia Niro.

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 Kia Niro.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Audi Q5 and the Kia Niro. The Audi Q5 has less cargo space than the Kia Niro, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.