1400km (870 mile) EV v Diesel challenge! There was just $5 between them... the results were surprising
1400km regional route, a diesel Audi and an electric Kia. Plus, not allowing Alborz to refuel. What could possibly go wrong?!
Kia EV6 vs Audi Q5 Comparison
Kia EV6
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Audi Q5
2024 Kia
EV6
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2024 Audi
Q5
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Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
NA
54L - 70L
108 to 560 km
Warranty
7 year
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3 year - 5 year
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MSRP
$72,590 - $99,590
$67,900 - $113,984
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Rapid performance
- Good ride/handling balance
- Spacious cabin
Misses
- Front seats a bit stiff
- Still missing Kia's latest tech
- The Ioniq 5 N exists
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- A bit of a sleeper
- Excellent ride quality, driving dynamics
- Exudes understated luxury
Misses
- Expensive compared to the 45 TFSI
- Some strange spec omissions
- Wish there was a touch more EV range
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$520)
NA
Colours Available
The Audi Q5 is available with the following colour options:
- Arkona White (NEW)
- Brilliant Black
- District Green metallic
- Floret Silver metallic
- Manhattan Grey metallic
- Mythos Black metallic
- Navarra Blue metallic
- Glacier White metallic
All metallic colour options cost $1531.
The SQ5 and Q5 Sportback remove:
- Brillant Black
but adds:
- Chronos Grey metallic
- Ultra Blue metallic
- Daytona Grey pearl effect
All metallic colour options cost $1990 for Sportback models, however the SQ5 receives exterior paint free of charge.
Comparison
Reviews
8.4
2024 Kia EV6 review
We still rate the Kia EV6 GT, don't get us wrong. But this sleek, extremely rapid EV has had some of its thunder stolen by another car.
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William Stopford
7.9
2024 Audi Q5 review
The Audi Q5 55 TFSI e plug-in hybrid can provide up to 55km of claimed EV range. It also produces more power than the SQ5.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1968 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 168kW - 239kW | 120kW - 270kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 3250 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 605Nm | 370Nm - 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1500 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 9.6 - 15.5 | |
