Audi Q5 vs Honda CR-V

What's the difference?

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Audi Q5
Audi Q5

$82,500 - $100,400

2026 price

Honda CR-V
Honda CR-V

$41,900 - $64,400

2026 price

Summary

2026 Audi Q5
2026 Honda CR-V
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 4, 2.0L

Inline 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded Petrol

Unleaded Petrol/Electric
Fuel Efficiency
5.7L/100km (combined)

5.7L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Still manages to remind you its a base-grade
  • Rear seat & boot space on smaller side
  • Steering assist tends to overcorrect

  • Could do with more gear for the price
  • Technology needs refinement and upgrade
  • Can sound whiny under load
2026 Audi Q5 Summary

Audi’s latest Q5 Sportback brings mild-hybrid power, updated underpinnings, more technology and a genuinely impressive interior glow-up. 

It’s clearly aimed at buyers drawn to a more athletic take on the mid-size SUV, where style plays a bigger role than outright practicality. We're testing the base petrol spec to see how it sits alongside the BMW X4 xDrive20i, Genesis GV70 2.5T and Mercedes-Benz GLC300 Coupe.

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2026 Honda CR-V Summary

Honda has refreshed the CR-V, with more than half the line-up now featuring a hybrid powertrain. It’s a clear move to stay competitive against rivals like the Toyota RAV4, Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage.

After a week behind the wheel, the question is simple - does this hybrid deliver on the family-friendly practicality the CR-V is known for, while also meeting its efficiency claims?

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