Audi vs. Nissan
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Audi and Nissan contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Audi and Nissan cars.
When comparing the Audi brand to the Nissan brand, Audi has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, towing capacity, reliability, safety and variety of models offered. Nissan has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, fuel efficiency, overall quality, retained value and vehicle rankings.
Audi versus Nissan: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Audi versus Nissan pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Nissan in 4 out of 4 vehicle comparisons. Nissan also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Nissan models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 4 out of 4 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Nissan, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Nissan the overall advantage over Audi.
Audi versus Nissan: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Audi vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 4 model comparisons, with Nissan offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Audi and Nissan vehicles have similar horsepower in 1 comparisons. Nissan offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Audi offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 3 comparisons.
Audi versus Nissan: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Audi versus Nissan overall quality ratings shows Nissan with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 4 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Audi has the advantage in 3 out of 4 comparisons. Audi has better safety ratings in 3 out of 4 comparisons. Nissan shows higher ratings for retained value in 4 out of 4 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings:
Most Reliable Car Rankings:
Best Cars for the Money Rankings:
Available Body Styles: Audi offers 21 SUVs, 3 wagons, 17 sedans, 6 coupes, and 4 convertibles. In comparison, Nissan offers 6 SUVs, 4 sedans, 2 coupes, and 1 hatchback.
Drivetrain Options: Audi offers 34 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 12 electric vehicles. Nissan offers 14 gasoline vehicles and 2 electric vehicles.
Audi offers 45 all-wheel-drive models, 2 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Nissan offers 6 all-wheel-drive models, 10 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Audi Q5
$49,093 - $60,876
Audi Q7
$65,266 - $77,357
Cars
Audi A4
$45,370 - $54,500
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
$62,566 - $73,970
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Nissan Rogue
$30,504 - $42,947
Nissan Pathfinder
$38,360 - $54,340
Cars
Nissan Sentra
$21,446 - $28,343
Other Comparisons
Nissan Rogue
$30,504 - $42,947
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Audi Q5
$42,992 - $56,992
Audi Q7
Not Yet Available
Cars
Audi A4
$39,992 - $51,860
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
$49,490 - $69,371
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Nissan Rogue
$31,910 - $43,642
Nissan Pathfinder
$37,204 - $53,428
Cars
Nissan Sentra
$20,727 - $26,719
Other Comparisons
Nissan Rogue
$31,910 - $43,642
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Audi Q5
53.6%
Audi Q7
58.5%
Cars
Audi A4
50.2%
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
57.7%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Nissan Rogue
42.6%
Nissan Pathfinder
52.7%
Cars
Nissan Sentra
38.2%
Other Comparisons
Nissan Rogue
42.6%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Audi Q5
201 hp / 236 foot-lbs
Audi Q7
261 hp / 273 foot-lbs
Cars
Audi A4
201 hp / 236 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
362 hp / 369 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Nissan Rogue
201 hp / 225 foot-lbs
Nissan Pathfinder
284 hp / 259 foot-lbs
Cars
Nissan Sentra
149 hp / 146 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Nissan Rogue
201 hp / 225 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Audi Q5
23 / 29 / 26
Audi Q7
20 / 26 / 22
Cars
Audi A4
26 / 35 / 30
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
23 / 29 / 26
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Nissan Rogue
Not Yet Available
Nissan Pathfinder
Not Yet Available
Cars
Nissan Sentra
30 / 40 / 34
Other Comparisons
Nissan Rogue
Not Yet Available
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Audi Q5
4400 lbs
Audi Q7
7700 lbs
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
2000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Nissan Rogue
1500 lbs
Nissan Pathfinder
6000 lbs
Other Comparisons
Nissan Rogue
1500 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q5
8.1 / 10
Audi Q7
8.0 / 10
Cars
Audi A4
8.5 / 10
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
8.4 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Nissan Rogue
8.1 / 10
Nissan Pathfinder
8.6 / 10
Cars
Nissan Sentra
8.4 / 10
Other Comparisons
Nissan Rogue
8.1 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q5
8.1 / 10
Audi Q7
8.1 / 10
Cars
Audi A4
8.1 / 10
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
8.4 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Nissan Rogue
8.0 / 10
Nissan Pathfinder
8.6 / 10
Cars
Nissan Sentra
7.9 / 10
Other Comparisons
Nissan Rogue
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q5
9.0 / 10
Audi Q7
9.0 / 10
Cars
Audi A4
10 / 10
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
10 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Nissan Rogue
8.6 / 10
Nissan Pathfinder
10 / 10
Cars
Nissan Sentra
9.1 / 10
Other Comparisons
Nissan Rogue
8.6 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q5
7.2 / 10
Audi Q7
6.9 / 10
Cars
Audi A4
7.4 / 10
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
6.9 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Nissan Rogue
7.9 / 10
Nissan Pathfinder
7.2 / 10
Cars
Nissan Sentra
8.1 / 10
Other Comparisons
Nissan Rogue
7.9 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Audi Q5
#4 of 29 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs
Audi Q7
#6 of 20 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs
Cars
Audi A4
#6 of 36 in
Best Luxury Small Cars
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5
#1 of 18 in
Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Nissan Rogue
#11 of 19 in
Best Small SUVs
Nissan Pathfinder
#6 of 18 in
Best 8-seater SUVs
Cars
Nissan Sentra
#14 of 26 in
Best Compact Cars
Other Comparisons
Nissan Rogue
#11 of 19 in
Best Small SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Audi Q5
#4 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs
Audi Q7
#7 of 20 in
Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs
Cars
Audi A4
#6 of 36 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5
#4 of 18 in
Most Reliable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Nissan Rogue
#9 of 19 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
Nissan Pathfinder
#7 of 32 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
Cars
Nissan Sentra
#15 of 43 in
Most Reliable Small Cars
Other Comparisons
Nissan Rogue
#9 of 19 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Audi Q5
#4 of 4 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs for the Money
Audi Q7
#5 of 10 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money
Cars
Audi A4
#7 of 12 in
Best Luxury Small Cars for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Nissan Rogue
#2 of 21 in
Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money
Nissan Pathfinder
#7 of 16 in
Best Midsize SUVs for the Money
Cars
Nissan Sentra
#6 of 13 in
Best Small Cars for the Money