Audi A5 vs Audi Q9

How does the Audi A5 stack up against the Audi Q9? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Audi A5Audi A5
vs
Audi Q9Audi Q9
SpecAudi A5Audi Q9
Horsepower (max)639 hp591 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.6 s3.8 s
Top speed285 km/h250 km/h
Variants43
Body styleMid-size fastback sedanFull-size 7-seat SUV
GenerationB10Q9
Production2024 – present2027 – present
Length4,829 mm5,310 mm
Width1,860 mm2,210 mm
Height1,440 mm1,810 mm
Wheelbase2,890 mm3,140 mm

Audi A5 vs Audi Q9: common questions

Is the Audi A5 or Audi Q9 faster?
The Audi A5 is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 3.4s versus the Audi Q9's 3.6s (0-100 km/h in 3.6s vs 3.8s).
Which has more horsepower, the Audi A5 or the Audi Q9?
The Audi A5 makes more power: 639 hp (477 kW) versus 591 hp (441 kW) for the Audi Q9.
Is the Audi A5 or Audi Q9 faster on top speed?
The Audi A5 has the higher top speed at 177 mph (285 km/h), versus 155 mph (250 km/h) for the Audi Q9.
What is the main difference between the Audi A5 and the Audi Q9?
The Audi A5 is a mid-size fastback sedan, while the Audi Q9 is a full-size 7-seat suv. That difference in body style drives most of the others.
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