2025 Audi Q5 vs. 2024 Porsche Cayenne Review

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2025 Audi
Q5

MSRP*: $45,400 to $58,500
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2024 Porsche
Cayenne

MSRP*: $79,200 to $196,300
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MPG - City 23 MPG 15 - 17 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 29 MPG 21 - 23 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 4 - 5 seats
Cargo Space 54.1 ft3 52.4 - 60.3 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)
  • 348-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 468-hp, 4.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 650-hp, 4.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 201 - 362 hp 348 - 650 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 - 4,400 lbs 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 184.3 in 194.0 - 194.2 in
Exterior Width 74.5 in 78.1 - 78.5 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 38.0 in
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Head Room Front 38.1 - 39.6 in
Rear 37.7 - 39.3 in
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*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

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Audi Q5 as you will with the Porsche Cayenne, 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). Clearly, the Audi Q5 is a better financial choice over the Porsche Cayenne, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Audi Q5 is much slimmer than the Porsche Cayenne, 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 Porsche Cayenne.

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

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Porsche Cayenne is clearly the choice over the Audi Q5 for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Audi Q5 has a lot less horsepower than the Porsche Cayenne.

Powertrain
The Audi Q5 has much lower torque than the Porsche Cayenne, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

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