2018 Honda CR-V vs. 2018 Audi Q5
In comparing the 2018 Honda CR-V's and the 2018 Audi Q5's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Honda CR-V has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The 2018 Audi Q5 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2018 Honda CR-V's and the 2018 Audi Q5's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Honda CR-V is a better car than the 2018 Audi Q5.
2018 Honda CR-V vs. 2018 Audi Q5 Pricing
A used 2018 Honda CR-V ranges from $19,807 to $29,495 while a used 2018 Audi Q5 is priced between $19,999 to $31,999.
2018 Honda CR-V vs. 2018 Audi Q5 Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2018 Honda CR-V loses 36.5 percent of its value and the 2018 Audi Q5 loses 50.8 percent of its value. This means the 2018 Honda CR-V retains 14.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2018 Audi Q5.
2018 Honda CR-V vs. 2018 Audi Q5 Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda CR-V is 9.1 out of 10 while the Audi Q5's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Honda CR-V being ranked 1 out of 66 Best Crossover SUVs and the Audi Q5 being ranked 6 out of 29 Best Luxury Small SUVs.
2018 Honda CR-V vs. 2018 Audi Q5 Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda CR-V is 9.0 out of 10. For the Audi Q5 the reliability rating is 7.8 out of 10. This gives the Honda CR-V an advantage in reliability compared to the Audi Q5.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2018 Honda CR-V’s base engine makes 184 horsepower, and the 2018 Audi Q5 base engine makes 252 horsepower. The CR-V is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 448 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 Honda CR-V the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2018 Audi Q5 the advantage in maximum range. The CR-V uses regular unleaded, and the Q5 uses premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2018 Honda CR-V and the 2018 Audi Q5 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
$19,807 - $29,495
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
36.5%
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
$19,999 - $31,999
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
50.8%
Honda CR-V Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.1 / 10
Reliability:
9.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Audi Q5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Honda CR-V Rankings
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41 out of / 66Audi Q5 Rankings
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47 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2018 Honda CR-V Trim Levels
EX, EX-L, EX-L w/Navi, LX, Touring
2018 Audi Q5 Trim Levels
2.0T quattro Premium, 2.0T quattro Premium Plus, 2.0T quattro Prestige
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 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):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
184 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
180 foot-lbs @ 3900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.056 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
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:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
26 / 32 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
364 / 448 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
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple Car Play:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Cargo Space:
39.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
75.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
145.1 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:
3307 lbs
Width:
73 inches
Height:
66.1 inches
Length:
180.6 inches
Wheelbase:
104.7 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:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18