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Audi

Q5

A cornerstone of Audi's SUV line, the Q5 is a balanced luxury machine. Powered by a 2.0L TFSI engine putting out 249 hp, it features quattro AWD, a highly refined ride, and class-leading cabin materials.

Not yet crash-tested
Audi Q5

₹70.73L–₹70.73L

Ex-showroom

~₹83.00L–₹83.00L

On-road (est.) ~ preview

249 PS

Power (top)

~9.8 km/l

Real-world FE ~ preview

1 petrol

Variants

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Consensus Summary

What owners say

Aggregated themes from hundreds of discussions across Reddit, Team-BHP, and direct owner reports.

Refinement

Super silent cabin, almost zero road or wind noise makes it very relaxing.

Ride Comfort

Suspension setup is stellar, glides over broken patches smoothly.

Fuel Bills

Heavy SUV + petrol engine means fuel bills are quite high.

Design Appeal

The design is elegant and understated, but some owners feel it looks too similar to older model years and lacks flash.

Raw Voices

Owner Review Database

Read verified comments, check sentiment parameters, or filter by specific fuel variants.

3.3

Average rating

41

Total reviews

POS 41%NEG 29%
FUEL:
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Showing 5 of 41 matching reviews

u/highway_cruiserReddit
★★★☆☆• 6 months ago
petrolAT
▲ 144

Overall a solid packages, but the touchscreen infotainment is prone to random freezes. The cabin is spacious, but the middle rear seat is too narrow and firm for long journeys.

u/sound_buffReddit
★★★★☆• 10 months ago
petrolAT
▲ 56

Excellent driving dynamics. Handling is sharp, steering is light in the city but weighs up nicely on the highway. High-speed stability is reassuring and gives lots of confidence.

BHPian_VoltChargeTeam-BHP
★★★★★• 8 months ago
petrolAT
▲ 44

The petrol turbo engine has got genuine punch. The AT transmission shifts are lightning-quick and smooth. Extremely fun to drive on open highway stretches.

u/hatchback_loverTeam-BHP
★★★★☆• 2 months ago
petrolAT
▲ 34

Loving my Audi Q5 petrol. The engine is exceptionally refined and quiet at idle, sometimes I have to check the tachometer to see if it is running. The ride is soft and comfortable.

BHPian_TorqueVectorDriveScope Verified Owner
★★★★★• 1 year ago
petrolAT
▲ 12

The petrol turbo engine has got genuine punch. The AT transmission shifts are lightning-quick and smooth. Extremely fun to drive on open highway stretches.

Paraphrased reviews and raw online comments collected from public automotive forums.

Is the upgrade worth it?

Pick two trims. We score every gained feature by real-world impact per lakh — deterministic, no AI opinions.

Tap any variant to compare it against the base. Tap the base to reset.

Comparing: Technology 45 TFSI quattro → Technology 45 TFSI quattro

+₹0.00L

Excellent value

Same equipment list — this step is powertrain/transmission only.

Interactive Dimensions

Scale & Road Footprint

Q5 blueprint — tap any metric to see how it compares in the midsize suv class.

WHEELBASE 2819mmH: 1659mmLENGTH 4689mmWIDTH 1893mm

Wheelbase (2,819 mm)

On the Q5, the wheelbase is 69 mm longer than the segment median. Rear-seat space is a step above average for the class. A longer wheelbase also reduces pitch over potholes and speed breakers.

Automobile Literacy

Jargon-Free Safety & Tech

What all those complex brochure codes actually mean in plain, practical terms.

ESC (Electronic Stability Control) & VSM

Emergency Anti-Skid. If the vehicle senses a loss of traction (like on wet mud or when swerving to avoid an obstacle), it automatically applies brakes to individual wheels to keep you on your steered path. Essential for safety.

HAC (Hill-start Assist Control)

Roll-back Prevention. When starting the vehicle on a steep slope (like a flyover or basement mall ramp), it holds the brakes for 2 seconds after you release the pedal, giving you time to move your foot to the accelerator.

6 SRS Airbags (Standard)

Full-Cabin Cushioning. Protects all occupants in case of an impact. Includes two front airbags, two seat-mounted side airbags, and two curtain airbags that shield front and rear passengers' heads from side window impacts.

All-Wheel Disc Brakes

Consistent Stopping Power. Unlike drum brakes, disc brakes dissipate heat quickly, preventing brake fade. They stop the vehicle shorter, more predictably, and with far less foot pressure.

Star Map LED DRLs & Headlamps

Advanced Night Vision. LEDs throw a much whiter, wider, and brighter beam than yellow halogens, reducing eye fatigue during night highway runs. Star Map running lights make you highly visible to oncoming traffic.

Explain This Like I'm Buying It

Every feature translated — what it is, when you'll use it, whether it's worth paying for.

Top trim features (Technology 45 TFSI quattro)

Safety

Comfort

Tech

Convenience

Performance

3-layer breakdown

Tap any feature below — each opens a panel with sim → your context → value score.

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See it— Animated 10s sim
2
For your driving— Useful for your city & km
3
Worth paying for?— Practical vs experience score

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On-road price

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Variant
Showroom price (ex-showroom)₹70,72,900
Registration & road tax (RTO)₹9,19,477
First-year insurance₹2,26,333
Tax collected at source (cars over ₹10L)₹70,729
Handling & other dealer charges₹11,000
Our estimated on-road total₹83.00L ~ preview

What will it really cost?

Fuel, insurance, maintenance, tyres and depreciation over your ownership — tuned to your city and km.

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