2023 Honda CR-V LX vs. 2023 Audi Q5 quattro S line Prestige 45 TFSI
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2023 Honda CR-V LX and 2023 Audi Q5 quattro S line Prestige 45 TFSI 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 2023 Honda CR-V LX and the 2023 Audi Q5 quattro S line Prestige 45 TFSI.
When comparing the 2023 Honda CR-V LX's and the 2023 Audi Q5 quattro S line Prestige 45 TFSI's specifications and ratings, the 2023 Honda CR-V LX has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The 2023 Audi Q5 quattro S line Prestige 45 TFSI has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2023 Honda CR-V LX's and the 2023 Audi Q5 quattro S line Prestige 45 TFSI's specifications and ratings, the 2023 Honda CR-V LX is a better car than the 2023 Audi Q5 quattro S line Prestige 45 TFSI.
Pricing: A used 2023 Honda CR-V LX ranges from $24,472 to $30,996 while a used 2023 Audi Q5 quattro S line Prestige 45 TFSI is priced between $34,994 to $45,530. For a new model, the 2023 Honda CR-V LX's price is between $29,705 and $31,685, with the 2023 Audi Q5 quattro S line Prestige 45 TFSI priced between $58,295 and $62,561.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2023 Honda CR-V LX loses 34.5 percent of its value and the 2023 Audi Q5 quattro S line Prestige 45 TFSI loses 58 percent of its value. This means the 2023 Honda CR-V LX retains 23.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2023 Audi Q5 quattro S line Prestige 45 TFSI.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda CR-V is 8.7 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 2 out of 28 Best Luxury Small SUVs.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda CR-V is 8.2 out of 10. For the Audi Q5 the reliability rating is 7.9 out of 10. This gives the Honda CR-V a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Audi Q5.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2023 Honda CR-V LX’s base engine makes 190 horsepower, and the 2023 Audi Q5 quattro S line Prestige 45 TFSI base engine makes 261 horsepower. The LX is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 476 miles. The quattro S line Prestige 45 TFSI is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 537 miles.This gives the 2023 Honda CR-V LX the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2023 Audi Q5 quattro S line Prestige 45 TFSI the advantage in maximum range. The LX uses regular unleaded, and the quattro S line Prestige 45 TFSI uses premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2023 Honda CR-V LX and the 2023 Audi Q5 quattro S line Prestige 45 TFSI have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
29705 - 31685
Starting MSRP:
28410
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
27723
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
23610 - 37695
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
58295 - 62561
Starting MSRP:
57400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
49269
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
33400 - 77900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
27682
Price Range:
24472 - 30996
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
26187
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
21318 - 30705
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
290
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
34039
# Good or Great Deals:
27
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
40397
Price Range:
34994 - 45530
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
42583
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
28661 - 68947
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Honda CR-V Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
8.8 / 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 2023 Honda CR-V LX
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
13.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
9.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
7.6 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.363
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2023 Audi Q5 quattro S line Prestige 45 TFSI
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
12.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
12.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
10.0 - 14.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.093
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
13.889434597981866
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
3.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.3 - 17.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.256920142827163
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
4.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
1.6 - 14.6
Honda CR-V Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 66Ranking
1 out of / 19Ranking
1 out of / 10Ranking
1 out of / 6Ranking
2 out of / 66Ranking
2 out of / 19Ranking
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2 out of / 10Ranking
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3 out of / 19Ranking
3 out of / 19Ranking
3 out of / 18Ranking
3 out of / 6Ranking
4 out of / 54Ranking
4 out of / 19Ranking
6 out of / 66Ranking
6 out of / 66Ranking
9 out of / 66Ranking
9 out of / 66Ranking
9 out of / 19Ranking
9 out of / 19Ranking
11 out of / 19Ranking
11 out of / 19Ranking
11 out of / 19Ranking
14 out of / 66Ranking
16 out of / 18Ranking
18 out of / 66Ranking
28 out of / 66Ranking
29 out of / 54Ranking
35 out of / 66Ranking
40 out of / 66Ranking
41 out of / 66Ranking
43 out of / 66Audi Q5 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 68Ranking
1 out of / 68Ranking
1 out of / 28Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
2 out of / 28Ranking
3 out of / 68Ranking
3 out of / 26Ranking
4 out of / 28Ranking
6 out of / 28Ranking
6 out of / 28Ranking
10 out of / 68Ranking
10 out of / 28Ranking
10 out of / 26Ranking
11 out of / 68Ranking
12 out of / 28Ranking
12 out of / 28Ranking
12 out of / 28Ranking
17 out of / 28Ranking
17 out of / 28Ranking
18 out of / 60Ranking
25 out of / 28Ranking
26 out of / 68Ranking
28 out of / 68Ranking
32 out of / 68Ranking
34 out of / 68Ranking
34 out of / 68Ranking
41 out of / 68Ranking
46 out of / 68Ranking
55 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Honda CR-V Trim Levels
EX, EX-L
Other Audi Q5 Trim Levels
quattro Premium 40 TFSI, quattro Premium Plus 40 TFSI, quattro Prestige 40 TFSI, quattro S line Prem Plus 45 TFSI, quattro S line Premium 45 TFSI
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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
190 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
179 foot-lbs @ 1700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
261 hp @ 5250 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 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):
28 / 34 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
392 / 476 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):
22 / 29 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
407 / 537 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
39.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
76.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
145.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
25.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
53.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3472 lbs
Width:
73.5 inches
Height:
66.2 inches
Length:
184.8 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4101 lbs
Width:
84.2 inches
Height:
65.5 inches
Length:
184.3 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:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Blue
Canyon River Blue Metallic / Still Night Pearl
Gray
Meteorite Gray Metallic / Urban Gray Pearl
Red
Radiant Red Metallic
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
White
Platinum White Pearl
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Not available
