2020 Audi Q5 vs. 2021 Audi Q5
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Audi Q5 and 2021 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 2020 Audi Q5 and the 2021 Audi Q5.
When we compare the 2020 Audi Q5's and the 2021 Audi Q5's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Audi Q5 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2020 Audi Q5 and 2021 Audi Q5 have the same fuel efficiency, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Audi Q5's and the 2021 Audi Q5's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Audi Q5 is a better car than the 2021 Audi Q5.
Pricing: A used 2020 Audi Q5 ranges from $21,516 to $34,989 while a used 2021 Audi Q5 is priced between $24,121 to $37,998.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2020 Audi Q5 and the 2021 Audi Q5 both lose 60.3 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi Q5 is 7.5 out of 10. Audi Q5 is ranked 3 out of 9 Best Hybrid Luxury Small SUVs based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 20 Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV), the Audi Q5 is ranked 5 and the Audi Q5 is ranked 5 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. The Audi Q5 is also ranked 10 out of 32 Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs while the Audi Q5 is ranked 10 out of 32 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. The Audi Q5 is also ranked 10 out of 29 Best Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs while the Audi Q5 is ranked 10 out of 29 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 base engine of both the 2020 Audi Q5 and the 2021 Audi Q5 makes 362 horsepower. Both the Q5 and the Q5 are rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 464 and 434 miles respectively. Both models use electricity, premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
52900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
49344
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
39420 - 53950
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
51900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
49110
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
40160 - 53500
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
27562
Price Range:
21516 - 34989
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
29586
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
27562 - 32488
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
207
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
59050
# Good or Great Deals:
109
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
31120
Price Range:
24121 - 37998
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
32539
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
31120 - 34912
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
350
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
52835
# Good or Great Deals:
160
Audi Q5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Audi Q5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Audi Q5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Audi Q5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.558748906712595
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
6.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
1.0 - 36.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
9.169101562803998
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
9.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
1.0 - 25.0
Audi Q5 Rankings
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27 out of / 32Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
2020 Audi Q5 Trim Levels
e quattro Premium 55 TFSI, e quattro Premium Plus 55 TFSI, e quattro Prestige 55 TFSI
2021 Audi Q5 Trim Levels
e quattro Premium 55 TFSI, e quattro Premium Plus 55 TFSI, e quattro Prestige 55 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):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
362 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
369 foot-lbs @ 1250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.077 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
362 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
369 foot-lbs @ 1250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.078 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):
25 / 29 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
402 / 464 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, 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):
25 / 29 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
376 / 434 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
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
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
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:
25.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
53.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
25.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
54.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4685 lbs
Width:
84.3 inches
Height:
65.3 inches
Length:
184.4 inches
Wheelbase:
111 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4619 lbs
Width:
84.2 inches
Height:
65.3 inches
Length:
184.3 inches
Wheelbase:
111 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black / Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Moonlight Blue Metallic / Turbo Blue
Gray
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect / Manhattan Gray Metallic
Green
Azores Green Metallic
Red
Matador Red Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic / Ibis White
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Ultra Blue Metallic
Gray
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
Green
District Green Metallic
Red
Not available
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic / Ibis White
Interior Colors
Beige
Atlas Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Nougat Brown
Gray
Rock Gray
Interior Colors
Beige
Atlas Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Okapi Brown
Gray
Rock Gray
