2025 Audi Q5 vs. 2025 Ford Expedition Max Review

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2025 Audi
Q5

MSRP*: $45,400 to $58,500
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2025 Ford
Expedition Max

MSRP*: $61,525 to $87,000
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MPG - City 22 - 23 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 28 - 30 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 54.1 - 56.9 ft3 123.1 ft3
Engine
  • 201-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 261-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 268-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 362-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 400-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 440-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 201 - 362 hp 400 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 - 4,400 lbs 6,300 - 9,000 lbs
Exterior Length 184.3 - 185.7 in 221.7 in
Exterior Width 74.5 - 74.8 in 81.5 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 43.9 in
Rear 41.1 in
Head Room Front 38.1 - 38.2 in
Rear 37.7 - 37.8 in
Front 41.8 in
Rear 40.0 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Ford Expedition Max than in the Audi Q5, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Ford Expedition Max will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Audi Q5.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Audi Q5 is a better financial choice over the Ford Expedition Max, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Audi Q5 is much slimmer than the Ford Expedition Max, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Audi Q5, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Ford Expedition Max.

Handling
The Audi Q5 has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Ford Expedition Max, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Ford Expedition Max is clearly the choice over the Audi Q5 for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Audi Q5 has a lot less horsepower than the Ford Expedition Max.

Powertrain
The Audi Q5 has much lower torque than the Ford Expedition Max, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Audi Q5 has less seating than the Ford Expedition Max, making the Ford Expedition Max the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Audi Q5 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Ford Expedition Max.