Audi Q5 vs. Volkswagen Atlas
When we compare the Audi Q5's and the Volkswagen Atlas's specifications and ratings, the Audi Q5 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability and overall quality score. The Volkswagen Atlas has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Audi Q5's and the Volkswagen Atlas's specifications and ratings, the Volkswagen Atlas is a better car than the Audi Q5.
Audi Q5 vs. Volkswagen Atlas Pricing
A used 2024 Audi Q5 ranges from $50,571 to $59,081 while a used 2024 Volkswagen Atlas is priced between $38,123 to $54,452. For a new model, the Audi Q5's price is between $49,095 and $60,599, with the Volkswagen Atlas priced between $39,695 and $55,919.
Audi Q5 vs. Volkswagen Atlas Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi Q5 loses 50.8 percent of its value and the Volkswagen Atlas loses 46.4 percent of its value. This means the Volkswagen Atlas retains 4.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi Q5.
Audi Q5 vs. Volkswagen Atlas Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi Q5 is 8.1 out of 10 while the Volkswagen Atlas' quality rating is 7.6 out of 10. This results in the Audi Q5 being ranked 4 out of 29 Best Luxury Small SUVs and the Volkswagen Atlas being ranked 15 out of 22 Best 7-Seater SUVs.
Audi Q5 vs. Volkswagen Atlas Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Audi Q5 is 7.8 out of 10. For the Volkswagen Atlas the reliability rating is 5.7 out of 10. This gives the Audi Q5 an advantage in reliability compared to the Volkswagen Atlas.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Audi Q5’s base engine makes 201 horsepower, and the Volkswagen Atlas base engine makes 269 horsepower. The Q5 is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 537 miles. The Atlas is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 502 miles. This gives the Audi Q5 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Volkswagen Atlas. The Q5 uses premium unleaded, and the Atlas uses regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Audi Q5 and the Volkswagen Atlas have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
49095 - 60599
Used Asking Price:
50571 - 59081
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.507732
Pricing
New Asking Price:
39695 - 55919
Used Asking Price:
38123 - 54452
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.463635
Audi Q5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
5.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Audi Q5 Rankings
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2 out of / 27Ranking
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10 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 27Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
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13 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
16 out of / 61Ranking
17 out of / 54Ranking
18 out of / 59Ranking
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20 out of / 29Ranking
23 out of / 68Ranking
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25 out of / 61Ranking
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29 out of / 61Ranking
31 out of / 68Ranking
31 out of / 61Ranking
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48 out of / 68Volkswagen Atlas Rankings
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1 out of / 2Ranking
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2 out of / 2Ranking
2 out of / 2Ranking
3 out of / 66Ranking
3 out of / 31Ranking
5 out of / 66Ranking
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7 out of / 30Ranking
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10 out of / 31Ranking
10 out of / 30Ranking
10 out of / 30Ranking
11 out of / 66Ranking
11 out of / 22Ranking
11 out of / 18Ranking
12 out of / 66Ranking
12 out of / 31Ranking
12 out of / 25Ranking
12 out of / 22Ranking
13 out of / 31Ranking
13 out of / 31Ranking
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15 out of / 30Ranking
15 out of / 27Ranking
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18 out of / 31Ranking
18 out of / 30Ranking
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23 out of / 66Ranking
23 out of / 31Ranking
23 out of / 30Ranking
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24 out of / 31Ranking
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40 out of / 66Ranking
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49 out of / 58Ranking
59 out of / 66Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
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, quattro S line Prestige 45 TFSI
Volkswagen Atlas Trim Levels
Peak Edition SE 4Motion, Peak Edition SEL 4Motion, SE, SE 4Motion, SEL 4Motion, SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion
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:
3 years / 36000 miles
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:
201 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
236 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.049 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
269 hp @ 5500 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 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 29 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
426 / 537 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 27 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
372 / 502 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Safety Equipment
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 Equipment
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:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
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:
41.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
60.8 inches
Cargo Space:
20.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
96.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
174.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4079 lbs
Width:
84.2 inches
Height:
65.5 inches
Length:
184.3 inches
Wheelbase:
111 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4343 lbs
Width:
88.5 inches
Height:
70.4 inches
Length:
200.7 inches
Wheelbase:
117.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.3 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:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/60R18