2025 Audi Q5 vs. 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid Review

Picture of the 2025 Audi Q5

2025 Audi
Q5

MSRP*: $45,400 to $58,500
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Picture of the 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid

2025 Honda
CR-V Hybrid

MSRP*: $34,650 to $41,100
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MPG - City 23 MPG 40 - 43 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 29 MPG 34 - 36 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 54.1 - 56.9 ft3 76.5 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)
  • 204-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 201 - 362 hp 204 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 - 4,400 lbs 1,000 lbs
Exterior Length 184.3 - 185.7 in 184.8 in
Exterior Width 74.5 - 74.8 in 73.5 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 41.3 in
Rear 41.0 in
Head Room Front 38.1 - 38.2 in
Rear 37.7 - 37.8 in
Front 38.2 in
Rear 38.2 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 Honda CR-V Hybrid than in the Audi Q5, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Audi Q5 and the Honda CR-V Hybrid.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Audi Q5 as you will with the Honda CR-V Hybrid, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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). The Audi Q5 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Honda CR-V Hybrid, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
The Audi Q5 is a little wider than the Honda CR-V Hybrid, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. When looking at overall length, the Audi Q5 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Honda CR-V Hybrid.

Handling
The Audi Q5 has a larger turning radius than the Honda CR-V Hybrid, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Audi Q5 is clearly the choice over the Honda CR-V Hybrid for pulling heavy loads. The Audi Q5 has a little more horsepower than the Honda CR-V Hybrid.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Audi Q5 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Honda CR-V Hybrid.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Audi Q5 and the Honda CR-V Hybrid. The Audi Q5 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Honda CR-V Hybrid.