Audi A1 Sportback Audi Q5

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Audi A1 Sportback Audi Q5
Fuel (differs) Petrol Hybrid
Model years (differs) 2018-now 2020-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 29,900 € 64,950
Status Available Available
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Reliability (differs) 72/100 73/100
Efficiency (differs) 73/100 58/100
Practicality (differs) 60/100 76/100
Value retention (differs) n/a 66/100
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 44/100 48/100
Specifications
Body style (differs) Hatchback SUV
Power (hp) (differs) 110 204
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 10.6 7.3
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 200 223
Length (mm) (differs) 4029 4682
Width (mm) (differs) 1740 1893
Height (mm) (differs) 1409 1662
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1205 1830
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) (differs) 5.4 7.8
Petrol consumption (l/100km) (differs) 5.4
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 1000 2400
Boot (l) (differs) 335 520
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • Audi A1 Sportback · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi A1 Sportback · Efficiency: Owner-reported petrol consumption vs WLTP 5.4 l/100km (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi A1 Sportback · Practicality: Boot 335 l + towing weight 1,000 kg vs B-segment (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi A1 Sportback · Value retention: Insufficient stable residual-value data per trim within the GB generation · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi A1 Sportback · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure petrol + exhaust emissions (Euro-6d standard on current models), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Audi Q5 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi Q5 · Efficiency: Owner-reported petrol consumption vs WLTP 7.8 l/100km (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi Q5 · Practicality: Boot 520 l + towing weight 2,400 kg vs mid-size SUV (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi Q5 · Value retention: Residual-value indication from valuation guides, premium mid-size SUV (historical average) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi Q5 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure, hybrid without plug + LCA indication ICCT 2024 (segment), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21

Who they are

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Profile · GB (2018-, 30 TFSI)

Audi A1 Sportback

B-segment hatchback on the MQB-A0 platform, shared with the Volkswagen Polo and Seat Ibiza. Entry is the 30 TFSI three-cylinder with 110 hp; above it sits the 35 TFSI with 150 hp. WLTP around 5.4 l/100km (manufacturer figure, indicative); owners report mixed 6-7 l/100km (public forums, not measured by us). Boot 335 l is just above average for the class.

Profile · FY facelift (40 TFSI mild hybrid)

Audi Q5

Mid-size premium SUV on the MLB-evo platform, shared with the Audi A4 and A5. The 40 TFSI is a 2.0 four-cylinder petrol with 48V mild hybrid and quattro all-wheel drive, 204 hp via S tronic. WLTP around 7.8 l/100km (manufacturer figure, indicative); owners report 8.5-9.5 l/100km mixed (public forums, not measured by us). Braked towing weight 2,400 kg.

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