Audi Q5 vs. Porsche Cayenne
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi Q5 and Porsche Cayenne 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 Porsche Cayenne.
In comparing the Audi Q5's and the Porsche Cayenne's specifications and ratings, the Audi Q5 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Porsche Cayenne has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Audi Q5's and the Porsche Cayenne's specifications and ratings, the Porsche Cayenne is a better car than the Audi Q5.
Pricing: A used 2025 Audi Q5 ranges from $43,937 to $65,867 while a used 2025 Porsche Cayenne is priced between $102,346 to $185,248. For a new model, the Audi Q5's price is between $57,941 and $69,475, with the Porsche Cayenne priced between $114,443 and $200,441.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi Q5 loses 60.3 percent of its value and the Porsche Cayenne loses 51.7 percent of its value. This means the Porsche Cayenne retains 8.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi Q5.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi Q5 is 7.5 out of 10 while the Porsche Cayenne's quality rating is 8.0 out of 10. This results in the Audi Q5 being ranked 5 out of 20 Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) and the Porsche Cayenne being ranked 1 out of 20. Out of 32 Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs, the Audi Q5 is ranked 10 and the Porsche Cayenne is ranked 4. The Audi Q5 is also ranked 10 out of 29 Best Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs while the Porsche Cayenne is ranked 4 out of 29.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Audi Q5 is 7.9 out of 10. For the Porsche Cayenne the reliability rating is 8.2 out of 10. This gives the Porsche Cayenne a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Audi Q5.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi Q5’s base engine makes 362 horsepower, and the Porsche Cayenne base engine makes 463 horsepower. Both models use electricity, premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
57941 - 69475
Starting MSRP:
58500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
56247
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
45425 - 61240
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
114443 - 200441
Starting MSRP:
97200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
72193
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
51125 - 97200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
52391
Price Range:
43937 - 65867
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
58376
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
51165 - 63731
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
138586
Price Range:
102346 - 185248
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
81631
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
60560 - 138586
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
35381
Depreciation %:
0.60479742
Resale Value $:
23119
Residual Value %:
0.39520257999999997
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
0.60290935
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
0.4051682 - 0.60479742
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
50696
Depreciation %:
0.52156444
Resale Value $:
46504
Residual Value %:
0.47843556
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
0.55051216
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
0.43736562 - 0.63188665
Audi Q5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Porsche Cayenne Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi Q5
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Porsche Cayenne
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
18.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
18.1 - 18.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.047113268927383
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
3.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
1.6 - 7.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.09401857016569
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
1.5 - 11.3
Audi Q5 Rankings
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27 out of / 32Porsche Cayenne Rankings
Ranking
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23 out of / 26Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Audi Q5 Trim Levels
e quattro S line Prem Pl 55 TFSI, e quattro S line Premium 55 TFSI, e quattro S line Prestg 55 TFSI
Porsche Cayenne Trim Levels
E-Hybrid, E-Hybrid Coupe, S E-Hybrid, S E-Hybrid Coupe, Turbo E-Hybrid, Turbo E-Hybrid Coupe
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 / 50000 miles
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):
0.078 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
463 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
479 foot-lbs @ 1400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.087 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 / 27 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
386 / 414 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 23 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
22.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
55.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4652 lbs
Width:
84.2 inches
Height:
65.3 inches
Length:
184.3 inches
Wheelbase:
111 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5348 lbs
Width:
86.4 inches
Height:
66.8 inches
Length:
194.1 inches
Wheelbase:
114 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
255/55R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Ultra Blue Metallic
Gray
Chronos Gray Metallic / Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
Green
District Green Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Arkona White / Glacier White Metallic
Beige
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Chromite Black Metallic
Blue
Algarve Blue Metallic / Montego Blue Metallic
Gray
Arctic Grey / Chalk / Quartzite Grey Metallic
Green
Not available
Silver
Dolomite Silver Metallic
White
Carrara White Metallic / White
Beige
Cashmere Beige Metallic
Red
Carmine Red
Interior Colors
Beige
Atlas Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Okapi Brown
Gray
Rock Gray
Green
Not available
Purple
Not available
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Black/Mojave Beige
Black
Basalt Black w/ Cross-Stitching / Black / Black/Mojave Beige
Brown
Not available
Gray
Black/Chalk
Green
Black/Night Green
Purple
Black/Blackberry
Red
Basalt Black/Barrique Red w/ Cross-Stitching / Black/Bordeaux Red
