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Audi Q5
Benchmark German executive crossover featuring Quattro all-wheel drive, 208 mm ground clearance, and sub-2,500 cc duty savings.
Highest ratedBest value
Subaru ForesterAudi Q5
Mandai score
7/10
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 4,200,000
KSh 4,800,000
Years
2018-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
–
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Forester Touring / Sport / Premium / e-Boxer Advance
Q5 2.0 TFSI Quattro S Line
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Subaru Forester 2.5L / 1.8T / 2.0L e-Boxer
Fuel consumption
17.0 km/L5.9 L/100km combined · about 1071 km a tank
14.0 km/L7.1 L/100km combined · about 980 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,335 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 13,351 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,621 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,211 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,625 mm
4,663 mm
Width
1,815 mm
1,893 mm
Height
1,730 mm
1,659 mm
Wheelbase
2,670 mm
2,819 mm
Ground clearance
220 mm
208 mm
Boot space
520 L (1,775 L folded)
550 L
Kerb weight
1,570 kg
1,735 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 1.8L CB18 DIT Turbo
2.0L TFSI Turbo Petrol (45 TFSI)
Power
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 177 hp (1.8T)
252 hp @ 5,000–6,000 rpm
Torque
239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 300 Nm (1.8T)
370 Nm @ 1,600–4,500 rpm
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Quattro All-Wheel Drive with Ultra Technology
0–100 km/h
8.2 sec
6.3 sec
Top speed
204 km/h
237 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
14.2 km/L (2.5L) / 15.2 km/L (1.8T) / 17.0 km/L (e-Boxer)
14.0 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 18.2 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
City
11.8 km/L (2.5L) / 12.5 km/L (1.8T) / 15.0 km/L (e-Boxer)
11.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 15.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
Highway
16.8 km/L (2.5L) / 18.0 km/L (1.8T) / 18.5 km/L (e-Boxer)
16.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 20.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
Tank size
63 L
70 L
CO₂ emissions
152 g/km
154 g/km
At a glance
Model
Subaru Forester (SK Series)
Audi Q5 (FY Series)
Production years
2018–2023
2017–2023
Body type
SUV / Crossovers
5-Door Executive Crossover SUV
Seating capacity
5
5 seats
Fuel types
Petrol, e-Boxer Hybrid
Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Engine sizes
1,795 cc (1.8T CB18) / 1,995 cc (2.0L e-Boxer) / 2,498 cc (2.5L FB25)
1,984 cc / 1,968 cc / 2,995 cc
Transmission
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
7-speed S tronic / 8-speed Tiptronic
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Quattro All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
220 mm
208 mm
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Class-leading 220 mm ground clearance: Conquers deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry tracks.
- Symmetrical AWD with Dual X-Mode: Exceptional mud, snow, and deep gravel traction.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax advantage: All 1.8T, 2.0L, and 2.5L engines qualify for 25% excise tax rate.
- High 208 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and unpaved estate roads.
- Sub-2,500 cc duty advantage: 2.0L engines qualify for KRA's 25% excise duty rate.
- Quattro all-wheel drive traction: Instant torque distribution for wet asphalt and murram roads.
- Audi Virtual Cockpit & Bang & Olufsen audio: Premium 12.3-inch digital cluster and 3D sound system.
What’s not so good
- Lineartronic CVT response: CVT engine revs during heavy highway mountain passes.
- EyeSight windshield camera care: Requires specialized recalibration if windscreen is replaced.
- S tronic fluid service requirements: Demands genuine Audi dual-clutch fluid replacement every 60,000 km.
- Firm ride on 20-inch S Line wheels: Transmits minor road vibrations on corrugated gravel tracks.