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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.

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Pricing

New Asking Price:

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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

Best Crossover SUVs

1 / 66

Safest Crossover SUVs

1 / 66

Best Japanese Crossover SUVs

1 / 27

Best Small SUVs

1 / 19

Most Reliable Small SUVs

1 / 19

Best Small SUVs for the Money

1 / 11

Best Japanese Small SUVs

1 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

2 / 66

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

2 / 26

Best Japanese 5-seater SUVs

2 / 21

Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

2 / 19

Best 5-seater SUVs

3 / 55

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

3 / 19

Best Gas Mileage Small SUVs

4 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Tall People

8 / 19

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

9 / 66

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

9 / 66

Most Comfortable Small SUVs

9 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

9 / 19

5-seater SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

10 / 55

Best Off-road Small SUVs

11 / 19

5-seater SUVs with Best Resale Value

12 / 55

Best Small SUVs for Towing

12 / 19

Most Affordable Small SUVs

16 / 19

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

17 / 66

Best 5-seater SUVs for Tall People

18 / 55

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

24 / 66

Most Comfortable 5-seater SUVs

26 / 55

Best Off-road 5-seater SUVs

27 / 55

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

28 / 66

Most Affordable 5-seater SUVs

31 / 53

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

32 / 62

5-seater SUVs with the Most Horsepower

32 / 55

Best 5-seater SUVs for Towing

32 / 55

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

36 / 66

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

40 / 66

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

41 / 66

Audi Q5 Rankings

Best German Luxury Small SUVs

3 / 11

Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs

4 / 29

Best Luxury Small SUVs

6 / 29

Best Luxury Small SUVs for Towing

6 / 29

Best German Luxury Crossover SUVs

8 / 27

Best German Luxury 5-seater SUVs

8 / 25

Most Affordable Luxury Small SUVs

9 / 27

Best Luxury Small SUVs for Tall People

10 / 29

Most Comfortable Luxury Small SUVs

11 / 29

Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs

12 / 67

Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs

14 / 60

Best Off-road Luxury Small SUVs

14 / 29

Luxury Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

16 / 29

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs

18 / 67

Most Affordable Luxury 5-seater SUVs

18 / 55

Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs for Towing

19 / 60

Most Affordable Luxury Crossover SUVs

19 / 60

Luxury Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

20 / 29

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs for Towing

24 / 67

Luxury Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

24 / 29

Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs for Tall People

25 / 60

Most Comfortable Luxury 5-seater SUVs

26 / 60

Best Off-road Luxury Crossover SUVs

30 / 67

Best Off-road Luxury 5-seater SUVs

31 / 60

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs for Tall People

32 / 67

Most Comfortable Luxury Crossover SUVs

32 / 67

Luxury 5-seater SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

32 / 60

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

39 / 67

Luxury 5-seater SUVs with the Most Horsepower

42 / 60

Luxury Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

44 / 67

Luxury 5-seater SUVs with Best Resale Value

46 / 60

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

47 / 67

Available 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

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