For Audi's beefy 3.0 V6 turbodiesel turns the Q5 into something of a cultured hot rod thanks to strong performance, while SE trim brings plenty of equipment.

Against It's one of the most expensive models in the range, with the highest running costs. The jerky semi-auto gearbox is frustrating.

Audi Q5 4x4

What Car? says

4 out of 5 stars

If you have to have the ultimate version of the Q5, the 3.0 V6 turbodiesel satisfies, but it's not cheap we think it’s one of the least-desirable models in the range.

What Car? readers say

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Comfort
Electric steering adjust Not Available
Electric Sunroof Not Available
Manual sunroof Not Available
Air conditioning Not Available
Cruise control £225
Electric mirrors Standard
Heated mirrors Standard
Electric windows front Standard
Electric windows rear Standard
Seat height adjustment Standard
Climate Control Standard
Power Steering Standard
Steering adjustment reach Standard
Steering adjustment rake Standard
Power Seats £765
Heated Seats £280
Panoramic sunroof Not Available
Electric Panoramic Sunroof £1,125
Power Folding Mirror £190
Engine & Transmission
Auto Standard
CVT Not Available
Tiptronic Not Available
Particulate filter Standard
Entertainment
Radio/Cassette Not Available
RDS Radio/Cassette Not Available
CD Standard
Multi CD £230
MP3/iPod Connection Standard
DVD Player £1,050
MP3 CD Player Standard
RDS CD Standard
Hard Drive Pack Only
Exterior
Metallic paint £615
Alloy wheels Standard
Front Foglights Standard
Powered sliding doors Not Available
Interior
Hands Free Phone Kit £455
Satellite navigation £1,525
Leather Seats Standard
Split/fold seats Standard
Bluetooth £250
7 seat pack Not Available
Safety
Passenger airbag Standard
Side airbags Standard
ABS Standard
3 Point centre belt Standard
Driver's airbag Standard
Belt pretensioners Standard
Isofix Standard
Side Impact Bars Standard
Traction control Standard
Curtain Airbag Standard
Rear Parking Sensor Standard
Electronic stability programme Standard
On/Off Passenger Airbag Standard
Driver's knee airbag Not Available
Reversing Camera Pack Only
Rain Sensing Wipers Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control £1,125
Lane Departure Warning £460
Front Parking Sensor £325
Passenger Knee Airbag Not Available
Security
Alarm Standard
Immobiliser Standard
Deadlocks Standard
Central locking Standard
Remote locking Standard
Unique fit stereo Standard
Marked Parts Standard
Etched Windows Not Available
Locking Wheel nuts Standard
Visible VIN Standard
Secure spare wheel £110
Satellite tracking Not Available
Laminated Glass Not Available
Options calculator Price
Cruise control £225
Power Seats £765
Heated Seats £280
Electric Panoramic Sunroof £1,125
Power Folding Mirror £190
Multi CD £230
DVD Player £1,050
Metallic paint £615
Hands Free Phone Kit £455
Satellite navigation £1,525
Bluetooth £250
Adaptive Cruise Control £1,125
Lane Departure Warning £460
Front Parking Sensor £325
Secure spare wheel £110
Total Price: £37,310
Running costs
Town mpg 30.7
Out of town mpg 42.8
Average mpg 37.6
Tank capacity (litres) 75
CO2 Rating (g/km) 199
Carbon offset cost £29
Green rating J
Insurance group 31
Typical insurance £835.00
% Value retained (3yrs/36000 miles) 52%
Typical contract hire £526.00
Pence per mile 79
Servicing costs - 3 years £1,126.00
Service intervals Variable
Warranty period 3yr/60k + 3yr Paint + 12yr Perforation + 3yr/RAC Breakdown
Three-year cost£25,430
Company car tax
Percentage charge 33
Benefit in kind £12,142.00
Tax payable 20% £2,428.00
Tax payable 40% £4,857.00

Performance and measurements

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Body type 4X4
Number of doors 5
Number of seats 5
Engine (cc/type) 2967/V6
Number of Valves 24
Fuel type Diesel
Max power (bhp/rpm) 237/4000
Pulling power (lb/ft) 369
Engine position F
Driven wheels Four
Length (mm) 4629
Width (mm) 1880
Height (mm) 1653
Front headroom (mm) 1043
Rear headroom (mm) 990
Boot space (min ltr) 540
Boot space (max ltr) 1560
Turning circle (m) 11.6
Towing weight (kg) 2000
Kerb weight (kg) 1865
Manufacturers figures
0-60 mph (secs) 6.5
Max speed (mph) 139
Euro NCAP Test Scores
Adult protection Unavailable
Child protection Unavailable
Pedestrian protection Unavailable

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