Audi Q5 vs. Cadillac SRX
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi Q5 and Cadillac SRX 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 Audi Q5 and the Cadillac SRX.
When we compare the Audi Q5's and the Cadillac SRX's specifications and ratings, The Cadillac SRX has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Audi Q5's and the Cadillac SRX's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac SRX is a better car than the Audi Q5.
Pricing: A used 2016 Audi Q5 ranges from $11,455 to $22,487 while a used 2016 Cadillac SRX is priced between $10,998 to $21,490.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi Q5’s base engine makes 220 horsepower, and the Cadillac SRX base engine makes 308 horsepower. The Q5 is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 554 miles. The SRX is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 504 miles.This gives the Cadillac SRX the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Audi Q5 the advantage in maximum range. The Q5 uses ethanol, gasoline, and the SRX uses gasoline.
Safety Ratings: The Audi Q5 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$40,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$40,123
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$33,260 - $53,300
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$37,605
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$40,123
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$33,260 - $53,300
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$16,563
Price Range:
$11,455 - $22,487
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$18,595
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$15,677 - $27,051
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
240
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
95,749
# Good or Great Deals:
77
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$16,438
Price Range:
$10,998 - $21,490
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$18,595
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$15,677 - $27,051
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
178
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
94,444
# Good or Great Deals:
58
Audi Q5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Cadillac SRX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi Q5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
4.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
2.7 - 5.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
5.4%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Cadillac SRX
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
4.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
2.7 - 5.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
13.3%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 14.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 14.9
Audi 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 / 68Cadillac SRX Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Audi Q5 Trim Levels
2.0T quattro Premium, 2.0T quattro Premium Plus, 3.0 quattro TDI Premium Plus, 3.0 quattro TDI Prestige, 3.0T quattro Premium Plus, 3.0T quattro Prestige
Cadillac SRX Trim Levels
Base, Luxury Collection, Performance Collection, Premium Collection
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:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
6 years / 70000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
220 hp @ 4450 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
308 hp @ 6800 rpm
Torque:
265 foot-lbs @ 2400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.072 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):
14 / 19 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
396 / 554 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Ethanol, Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 24 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
357 / 504 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Cargo Space:
29.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
57.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
130.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Cargo Space:
29.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
61.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4200 lbs
Width:
82.2 inches
Height:
65.2 inches
Length:
182.6 inches
Wheelbase:
110.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4277 lbs
Width:
75.2 inches
Height:
65.7 inches
Length:
190.3 inches
Wheelbase:
110.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/65R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black / Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Moonlight Blue Metallic / Scuba Blue Metallic / Utopia Blue Metallic
Gray
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect / Florett Silver Metallic / Lava Gray Pearl Effect / Monsoon Gray Metallic
Silver
Cuvee Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic / Ibis White
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Raven
Blue
Sapphire Blue Metallic
Gray
Graphite Metallic
Silver
Radiant Silver Metallic
White
Platinum Ice Tricoat
Beige
Silver Coast Metallic
Brown
Cocoa Bronze Metallic / Terra Mocha Metallic
Red
Crystal Red Tintcoat
Interior Colors
Beige
Pistachio Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Chestnut Brown
Gray
Titanium Gray
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Ebony w/Ebony Accents
Brown
Not available
Gray
Light Titanium w/Ebony Accents
