2018 Audi Q5 vs. 2019 Audi Q5
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 Audi Q5 and 2019 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 2018 Audi Q5 and the 2019 Audi Q5.
When we compare the 2018 Audi Q5's and the 2019 Audi Q5's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Audi Q5 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency and base engine power. The 2018 Audi Q5 and 2019 Audi Q5 have the same overall quality score Based on this comparison of the 2018 Audi Q5's and the 2019 Audi Q5's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Audi Q5 is a better car than the 2019 Audi Q5.
Pricing: A used 2018 Audi Q5 ranges from $13,499 to $24,470 while a used 2019 Audi Q5 is priced between $15,992 to $27,998.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2018 Audi Q5 and the 2019 Audi Q5 both lose 58 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 28 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 9 and the Audi Q5 is ranked 9 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Audi Q5 is 7.9 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2018 Audi Q5’s base engine makes 252 horsepower, and the 2019 Audi Q5 base engine makes 248 horsepower. The Q5 is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, while the Q5 is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon. Both have a highway range of 500 miles. Both models use premium unleaded.
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:
41500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
41146
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
33355 - 54300
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
42950
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
41166
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
31995 - 52400
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
18811
Price Range:
13499 - 24470
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
20508
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
16504 - 28711
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
457
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
79089
# Good or Great Deals:
156
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
22126
Price Range:
15992 - 27998
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
23700
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
18925 - 33689
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
251
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
67472
# Good or Great Deals:
95
Audi Q5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Audi Q5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Audi Q5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
7.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
5.0 - 9.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.093
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Audi Q5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
8.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
6.0 - 10.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.093
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.945682351168046
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 21.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.169953773817115
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
3.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.8 - 20.0
Audi Q5 Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 27Ranking
3 out of / 5Ranking
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4 out of / 28Ranking
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6 out of / 28Ranking
7 out of / 68Ranking
9 out of / 68Ranking
10 out of / 68Ranking
10 out of / 27Ranking
11 out of / 28Ranking
11 out of / 28Ranking
12 out of / 28Ranking
12 out of / 28Ranking
16 out of / 28Ranking
17 out of / 28Ranking
19 out of / 64Ranking
24 out of / 28Ranking
26 out of / 68Ranking
28 out of / 68Ranking
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33 out of / 68Ranking
34 out of / 68Ranking
40 out of / 68Ranking
46 out of / 68Ranking
53 out of / 68Audi Q5 Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 27Ranking
3 out of / 5Ranking
3 out of / 3Ranking
4 out of / 28Ranking
4 out of / 28Ranking
4 out of / 28Ranking
6 out of / 28Ranking
7 out of / 68Ranking
9 out of / 68Ranking
10 out of / 68Ranking
10 out of / 27Ranking
11 out of / 28Ranking
11 out of / 28Ranking
12 out of / 28Ranking
12 out of / 28Ranking
16 out of / 28Ranking
17 out of / 28Ranking
19 out of / 64Ranking
24 out of / 28Ranking
26 out of / 68Ranking
28 out of / 68Ranking
29 out of / 68Ranking
33 out of / 68Ranking
34 out of / 68Ranking
40 out of / 68Ranking
46 out of / 68Ranking
53 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2018 Audi Q5 Trim Levels
2.0T quattro Premium, 2.0T quattro Premium Plus, 2.0T quattro Prestige
2019 Audi Q5 Trim Levels
quattro Premium 45 TFSI, quattro Premium Plus 45 TFSI, quattro Prestige 45 TFSI
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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
252 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.062 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
248 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 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):
23 / 27 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
426 / 500 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
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):
22 / 27 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
407 / 500 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
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:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
26.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
60.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
25.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
53.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4045 lbs
Width:
84.3 inches
Height:
65.3 inches
Length:
183.6 inches
Wheelbase:
111 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4057 lbs
Width:
84.3 inches
Height:
65.3 inches
Length:
183.6 inches
Wheelbase:
111 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
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 / Navarra Blue Metallic / Utopia Blue Metallic
Gray
Manhattan Gray Metallic / Monsoon Gray Metallic
Green
Azores Green Metallic
Red
Matador Red Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Ibis White
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black / Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Moonlight Blue Metallic / Navarra Blue Metallic
Gray
Manhattan Gray Metallic / Monsoon Gray Metallic
Green
Azores Green Metallic
Red
Matador Red Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic / Ibis White
Interior Colors
Beige
Atlas Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Nougat Brown
Gray
Rock Gray/Black
Interior Colors
Beige
Atlas Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Nougat Brown
Gray
Rock Gray
