2025 Audi Q5 vs. 2024 Land Rover Discovery Review

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2025 Audi
Q5

MSRP*: $45,400 to $58,500
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2024 Land Rover
Discovery

MSRP*: $59,900 to $79,300
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MPG - City 23 MPG 17 - 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 29 MPG 23 - 24 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 54.1 ft3 74.3 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)
  • 296-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 355-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 201 - 362 hp 296 - 355 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 - 4,400 lbs 5,952 - 8,200 lbs
Exterior Length 184.3 in 195.1 in
Exterior Width 74.5 in 78.7 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 39.1 in
Rear 37.4 in
Head Room Front 38.1 - 39.6 in
Rear 37.7 - 39.3 in
Front 39.4 in
Rear 39.0 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
The Audi Q5 offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Land Rover Discovery, with comparable 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 Land Rover Discovery.

Convenience
The Land Rover Discovery requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Audi Q5, making it more convenient to drive.

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). Clearly, the Audi Q5 is a better financial choice over the Land Rover Discovery, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Audi Q5 is much slimmer than the Land Rover Discovery, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Audi Q5, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Land Rover Discovery.

Handling
The Audi Q5 has a smaller turning radius than the Land Rover Discovery, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Land Rover Discovery is clearly the choice over the Audi Q5 for pulling heavy loads. The Audi Q5 has a little less horsepower than the Land Rover Discovery.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Audi Q5 doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Land Rover Discovery.

Utility
The Audi Q5 has less seating than the Land Rover Discovery, making the Land Rover Discovery the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Audi Q5 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Land Rover Discovery.