2018 Cadillac XT5 vs. 2018 Audi Q5
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 Cadillac XT5 and 2018 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 Cadillac XT5 and the 2018 Audi Q5.
When comparing the 2018 Cadillac XT5's and the 2018 Audi Q5's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Cadillac XT5 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars and base engine power. The 2018 Audi Q5 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the 2018 Cadillac XT5's and the 2018 Audi Q5's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Audi Q5 is a better car than the 2018 Cadillac XT5.
Pricing: A used 2018 Cadillac XT5 ranges from $16,994 to $28,990 while a used 2018 Audi Q5 is priced between $16,998 to $28,437.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2018 Cadillac XT5 loses 55.6 percent of its value and the 2018 Audi Q5 loses 53.6 percent of its value. This means the 2018 Audi Q5 retains 2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2018 Cadillac XT5.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Cadillac XT5 is 7.5 out of 10 while the Audi Q5's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Cadillac XT5 being ranked 8 out of 29 Best Luxury Small SUVs and the Audi Q5 being ranked 4 out of 29. Out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, the Cadillac XT5 is ranked 24 and the Audi Q5 is ranked 12.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Cadillac XT5 is 5.5 out of 10. For the Audi Q5 the reliability rating is 8.1 out of 10. This gives the Audi Q5 an advantage in reliability compared to the Cadillac XT5.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2018 Cadillac XT5’s base engine makes 310 horsepower, and the 2018 Audi Q5 base engine makes 252 horsepower. The XT5 is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 504 miles. The Q5 is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 500 miles.This gives the 2018 Audi Q5 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2018 Cadillac XT5 the advantage in maximum range. The XT5 uses regular unleaded, and the Q5 uses premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2018 Audi Q5 has higher safety ratings than the 2018 Cadillac XT5, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.96 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$40,595
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$41,146
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$33,355 - $54,300
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$41,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$41,146
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$33,355 - $54,300
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$22,914
Price Range:
$16,994 - $28,990
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$24,585
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$20,268 - $35,179
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
308
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
72,899
# Good or Great Deals:
113
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$22,922
Price Range:
$16,998 - $28,437
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$24,585
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$20,268 - $35,179
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
484
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
71,039
# Good or Great Deals:
250
Cadillac XT5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
5.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
9.9 / 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 2018 Cadillac XT5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
6.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
4.7 - 7.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
16%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Audi Q5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
6.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
4.7 - 7.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
5.4%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
1 - 22.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
1 - 22.9
Cadillac XT5 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
6 out of / 27Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 29Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 68Ranking
13 out of / 59Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
16 out of / 68Ranking
21 out of / 68Ranking
23 out of / 68Ranking
24 out of / 68Ranking
25 out of / 68Ranking
29 out of / 29Ranking
34 out of / 68Ranking
36 out of / 68Ranking
39 out of / 68Ranking
56 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
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2018 Cadillac XT5 Trim Levels
Base, Luxury, Platinum, Premium Luxury
2018 Audi Q5 Trim Levels
2.0T quattro Premium, 2.0T quattro Premium Plus, 2.0T quattro Prestige
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
6 years / 70000 miles
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):
4.96 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:
5 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:
310 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque:
271 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.078 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
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
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 26 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
369 / 504 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular 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):
23 / 27 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
426 / 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
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
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
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
36 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.2 inches
Cargo Space:
30 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
63 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
134.5 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3985 lbs
Width:
75 inches
Height:
66 inches
Length:
189.5 inches
Wheelbase:
112.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.8 inches
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
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/65R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
Exterior Colors
Beige
Bronze Dune Metallic
Black
Stellar Black Metallic
Blue
Harbor Blue Metallic / Midnight Sky Metallic
Gray
Dark Granite Metallic
Purple
Deep Amethyst Metallic
Red
Red Passion Tintcoat
Silver
Radiant Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Tricoat
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Brilliant Black / Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Moonlight Blue Metallic / Navarra Blue Metallic / Utopia Blue Metallic
Gray
Manhattan Gray Metallic / Monsoon Gray Metallic
Purple
Not available
Red
Matador Red Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Ibis White
Green
Azores Green Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Sahara Beige w/ Jet Black Accent
Black
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Atlas Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Nougat Brown
Gray
Rock Gray/Black
