2015 Audi Q5 vs. 2016 Audi Q5
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2015 Audi Q5 and 2016 Audi Q5 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2015 Audi Q5 and the 2016 Audi Q5.
In comparing the 2015 Audi Q5's and the 2016 Audi Q5's specifications and ratings, the 2015 Audi Q5 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2015 Audi Q5 and 2016 Audi Q5 have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2015 Audi Q5's and the 2016 Audi Q5's specifications and ratings, the 2015 Audi Q5 is a better car than the 2016 Audi Q5.
Pricing: A used 2015 Audi Q5 ranges from $10,545 to $20,947 while a used 2016 Audi Q5 is priced between $11,455 to $22,487.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2015 Audi Q5 and the 2016 Audi Q5 both lose 53.6 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi Q5 is 8.1 out of 10. Audi Q5 is ranked 4 out of 29 Best Luxury Small SUVs based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, the Audi Q5 is ranked 12 and the Audi Q5 is ranked 12 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Audi Q5 is 8.1 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2015 Audi Q5 and the 2016 Audi Q5 makes 220 horsepower. Both the Q5 and the Q5 are rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 554 miles. Both models use ethanol, gasoline.
Safety Ratings: The Audi Q5 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$39,300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$39,315
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$33,100 - $52,700
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$40,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$40,123
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$33,260 - $53,300
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$15,195
Price Range:
$10,545 - $20,947
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$17,098
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$14,334 - $25,173
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
241
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
97,536
# Good or Great Deals:
106
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$16,563
Price Range:
$11,455 - $22,487
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$18,595
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$15,677 - $27,051
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
260
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
89,316
# Good or Great Deals:
107
Audi Q5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Audi Q5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2015 Audi Q5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
1.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
1.7 - 4.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
5.4%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2016 Audi Q5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
4.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
2.7 - 5.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
5.4%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
4.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
1 - 17.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 14.9
Audi Q5 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 6Ranking
2 out of / 4Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
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5 out of / 29Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 27Ranking
10 out of / 68Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
12 out of / 68Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 68Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
16 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 59Ranking
21 out of / 29Ranking
24 out of / 29Ranking
25 out of / 68Ranking
27 out of / 68Ranking
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29 out of / 68Ranking
32 out of / 68Ranking
41 out of / 68Ranking
44 out of / 68Ranking
49 out of / 68Audi Q5 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 6Ranking
2 out of / 4Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 4Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 27Ranking
10 out of / 68Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
12 out of / 68Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 68Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
16 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 59Ranking
21 out of / 29Ranking
24 out of / 29Ranking
25 out of / 68Ranking
27 out of / 68Ranking
28 out of / 68Ranking
29 out of / 68Ranking
32 out of / 68Ranking
41 out of / 68Ranking
44 out of / 68Ranking
49 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Flex Fuel, Gasoline
2015 Audi Q5 Trim Levels
2.0T quattro Premium, 2.0T quattro Premium Plus, 3.0 quattro TDI Premium Plus, 3.0 quattro TDI Prestige, 3.0T quattro Premium Plus, 3.0T quattro Prestige
2016 Audi Q5 Trim Levels
2.0T quattro Premium, 2.0T quattro Premium Plus, 3.0 quattro TDI Premium Plus, 3.0 quattro TDI Prestige, 3.0T quattro Premium Plus, 3.0T quattro Prestige
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
220 hp @ 4450 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
220 hp @ 4450 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 19 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
396 / 554 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Ethanol, Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 19 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
396 / 554 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Ethanol, Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Cargo Space:
29.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
57.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
130.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Cargo Space:
29.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
57.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
130.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4090 lbs
Width:
82.2 inches
Height:
65.2 inches
Length:
182.6 inches
Wheelbase:
110.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4200 lbs
Width:
82.2 inches
Height:
65.2 inches
Length:
182.6 inches
Wheelbase:
110.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black / Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Moonlight Blue Metallic / Scuba Blue Metallic / Utopia Blue Metallic
Brown
Maya Brown Metallic / Teak Brown Metallic
Gray
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect / Florett Silver Metallic / Lava Gray Pearl Effect / Monsoon Gray Metallic
Red
Volcano Red Metallic
Silver
Cuvee Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic / Ibis White
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black / Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Moonlight Blue Metallic / Scuba Blue Metallic / Utopia Blue Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect / Florett Silver Metallic / Lava Gray Pearl Effect / Monsoon Gray Metallic
Red
Not available
Silver
Cuvee Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic / Ibis White
Interior Colors
Beige
Pistachio Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Chestnut Brown
Gray
Titanium Gray
Interior Colors
Beige
Pistachio Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Chestnut Brown
Gray
Titanium Gray
