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By Craig Hale
When comparing the Audi Q5 vs. Q7, it really comes down to what your family needs day-to-day.
Both are premium, well-built SUVs, both offer outstanding comfort and both are packed with technology – it’s less about which grade of luxury you need and more about how much space you need.
Space is a big consideration for your family, when you factor in children, child seats, prams, luggage, adventurous activities and more.
In this guide we break down why the Audi Q5 could be better for some and how the Audi Q7 could be the top pick for others.
Yes, the Audi Q5 is one of the best cars for families because it straddles the border between a smaller crossover, and a much bigger SUV.
Whether you’ve got one or two younger children in child seats or three teenagers, the Q5 feels more than up to the task, striking a balance between usability and convenience.
Yes, the Audi Q5 makes perfect sense for a family of four, with two spacious front seats and room for even taller adults in the two outer rear seats. Plus, you’ll still have a usable central seat for the odd occasion you need to carry a fifth.
For everyday use – school runs, shopping and trips away – the cabin and boot are more than up to the job.
You could argue that the Audi Q7 is an even better family car – it’s one of the best large SUVs you can buy, and it’s built with space and flexibility in mind which makes it ideal for bigger households.
All models are seven-seaters, so you can either choose to have space for two smaller children in the back or fold them flat and have a colossal boot.
All Audi Q7 cars are seven-seaters, but not all the seats are built equally so bear that in mind when deciding whether you need a big SUV.
The front seats are plush and spacious, as are the two outer seats in the middle row. The central seat on that bench is narrower than the others, as it is in virtually any other SUV.
As for the rearmost seats in the third row, they’re tighter than the other seats in the Q7 with less headroom and legroom. Consider them perfect for younger children, but adults will only want to use them in short bursts.
Importantly, the second row slides and reclines, so you can find the perfect balance of comfort while making room for extra passengers, if required.
Which model of SUV is the best fit for your family depends entirely on how much space you need in the back.
Consider the Audi Q5 if you:
The Audi Q7 is better if you:
The Audi Q7 generally has the bigger boot, so if carrying lots of luggage is important to you, you’ll definitely want to go for the bigger of these two SUVs.
| Audi Q5 | Audi Q7 | |
| Boot Capacity | 520 litres | 295 litres (seven seats) 780 litres (five seats |
| Incl. rear seats folded | 1,473 litres | 1,980 litres |
The Audi Q7 can cost thousands more than a Q5, and while it makes total sense for some families, it doesn’t for all.
The extra value in upgrading to the bigger Q7 comes from having:
If carrying three in the back is important to you, you’ll want to upgrade to the Q7. All three middle-row seats, and even the two third-row seats, are ISOFIX-equipped.
The Q5, being a smaller SUV, has two ISOFIX points on the outer rear seats, so it’s easy to carry two in comfort.
There’s a big difference between these two cars, because the Q5 uses 2.0-litre engines while the Q7 uses bigger 3.0-litre V6 engines.
Both offer a selection of petrol, diesel or plug-in hybrid, so you can pick which fuel type is best suited to your driving habits.
As a guide, expect around 34-35mpg from diesel and 26-27mpg from petrol in the case of the Q7.
The Audi Q5 will do around 43-47mpg in diesel form or 37-40mpg in petrol form.
A newer hybrid system and a lighter overall weight mean the Q5 e-hybrid can do 55-62 miles off a full charge – the Q7 TFSI e can do 50 miles, which is a lot for such a big car.
The Audi Q7 will likely be your pick of the two for a longer drive. It offers more space inside to stretch out, better comfort for rear-seat passengers and far more luggage room to pack all the non-essentials, too.
The Q5 is still a great road trip car, though. Being a mid-sized family SUV, it’s very comfortable in the front and the back, and will probably be cheaper on fuel in the real world.
Euro NCAP has awarded the Q5 and Q7 five-star safety ratings, so you shouldn’t be concerned about ferrying your family about.
Both have plenty of advanced driver aids and safety kit is generally available across all trim levels – the only reason you’d want to upgrade is if you want life to become even easier, with adaptive cruise control or 360-degree parking cameras, for example.
Whether the Audi Q5 or Q7 feels like the right fit, we’re here to help you choose with confidence.
Both SUVs offer comfort, quality and practicality, so it’s just a case of matching them to your family’s needs and budgets.
Explore our range of used Audi Q5 and used Audi Q7 models to see how much one might cost you.
By Craig Hale
When comparing the Audi Q5 vs. Q7, it really comes down to what your family needs day-to-day.
Both are premium, well-built SUVs, both offer outstanding comfort and both are packed with technology – it’s less about which grade of luxury you need and more about how much space you need.
Space is a big consideration for your family, when you factor in children, child seats, prams, luggage, adventurous activities and more.
In this guide we break down why the Audi Q5 could be better for some and how the Audi Q7 could be the top pick for others.
Yes, the Audi Q5 is one of the best cars for families because it straddles the border between a smaller crossover, and a much bigger SUV.
Whether you’ve got one or two younger children in child seats or three teenagers, the Q5 feels more than up to the task, striking a balance between usability and convenience.
Yes, the Audi Q5 makes perfect sense for a family of four, with two spacious front seats and room for even taller adults in the two outer rear seats. Plus, you’ll still have a usable central seat for the odd occasion you need to carry a fifth.
For everyday use – school runs, shopping and trips away – the cabin and boot are more than up to the job.
You could argue that the Audi Q7 is an even better family car – it’s one of the best large SUVs you can buy, and it’s built with space and flexibility in mind which makes it ideal for bigger households.
All models are seven-seaters, so you can either choose to have space for two smaller children in the back or fold them flat and have a colossal boot.
All Audi Q7 cars are seven-seaters, but not all the seats are built equally so bear that in mind when deciding whether you need a big SUV.
The front seats are plush and spacious, as are the two outer seats in the middle row. The central seat on that bench is narrower than the others, as it is in virtually any other SUV.
As for the rearmost seats in the third row, they’re tighter than the other seats in the Q7 with less headroom and legroom. Consider them perfect for younger children, but adults will only want to use them in short bursts.
Importantly, the second row slides and reclines, so you can find the perfect balance of comfort while making room for extra passengers, if required.
Which model of SUV is the best fit for your family depends entirely on how much space you need in the back.
Consider the Audi Q5 if you:
The Audi Q7 is better if you:
The Audi Q7 generally has the bigger boot, so if carrying lots of luggage is important to you, you’ll definitely want to go for the bigger of these two SUVs.
| Audi Q5 | Audi Q7 | |
| Boot Capacity | 520 litres | 295 litres (seven seats) 780 litres (five seats |
| Incl. rear seats folded | 1,473 litres | 1,980 litres |
The Audi Q7 can cost thousands more than a Q5, and while it makes total sense for some families, it doesn’t for all.
The extra value in upgrading to the bigger Q7 comes from having:
If carrying three in the back is important to you, you’ll want to upgrade to the Q7. All three middle-row seats, and even the two third-row seats, are ISOFIX-equipped.
The Q5, being a smaller SUV, has two ISOFIX points on the outer rear seats, so it’s easy to carry two in comfort.
There’s a big difference between these two cars, because the Q5 uses 2.0-litre engines while the Q7 uses bigger 3.0-litre V6 engines.
Both offer a selection of petrol, diesel or plug-in hybrid, so you can pick which fuel type is best suited to your driving habits.
As a guide, expect around 34-35mpg from diesel and 26-27mpg from petrol in the case of the Q7.
The Audi Q5 will do around 43-47mpg in diesel form or 37-40mpg in petrol form.
A newer hybrid system and a lighter overall weight mean the Q5 e-hybrid can do 55-62 miles off a full charge – the Q7 TFSI e can do 50 miles, which is a lot for such a big car.
The Audi Q7 will likely be your pick of the two for a longer drive. It offers more space inside to stretch out, better comfort for rear-seat passengers and far more luggage room to pack all the non-essentials, too.
The Q5 is still a great road trip car, though. Being a mid-sized family SUV, it’s very comfortable in the front and the back, and will probably be cheaper on fuel in the real world.
Euro NCAP has awarded the Q5 and Q7 five-star safety ratings, so you shouldn’t be concerned about ferrying your family about.
Both have plenty of advanced driver aids and safety kit is generally available across all trim levels – the only reason you’d want to upgrade is if you want life to become even easier, with adaptive cruise control or 360-degree parking cameras, for example.
Whether the Audi Q5 or Q7 feels like the right fit, we’re here to help you choose with confidence.
Both SUVs offer comfort, quality and practicality, so it’s just a case of matching them to your family’s needs and budgets.
Explore our range of used Audi Q5 and used Audi Q7 models to see how much one might cost you.
