About the Audi Q5
Last updated Sep 26, 2025The new Audi Q5 is a Suv Medium Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $65,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Design variant and topping out at $83,900 for the Sport.
There are 2 variants of the Q5 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2017.
Engine options include 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (210kW/620Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (140kW/400Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (185kW/370Nm). Available with 8-speed automatic or manual transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2018 Q5 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2018 Audi Q5 Price
Design
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $65,900 |
Sport
Configuration | Price From* |
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3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $83,900 |
2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $70,700 |
2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $73,211 |
2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $72,840 |
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2018 Audi Q5 Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Audi Q5
The most fuel efficient Audi Q5 is the Design with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 5.3L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Audi Q5 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Sport with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 7.3L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Audi Q5 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
Audi Q5 | Fuel Type | Combined |
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2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 5.3 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Audi Q5?
The Audi Q5 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2018 Audi Q5 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Audi Q5?
The Audi Q5 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Audi Q5 FAQs
The cheapest Audi Q5 is the Design that starts from $65,900.
The most expensive Audi Q5 is the Sport that starts from $83,900.
The best towing capacity of a Audi Q5 is 2400 kg offered by the following variants: Design and Sport.
The largest Audi Q5 is the Design which measures 1893mm wide, 4663mm in length and sits 1659mm tall.
The most powerful Audi Q5 is the Sport which has 210kW of power from its 3.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail engine.
The Audi Q5 is built in Mexico and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Audi Q5 is the Sport which weighs 2440 kg (kerb weight).
The Audi Q5 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded.