Audi Q5 (2008 – 2012) vs Mazda CX-7 (2009 – 2012): specs compared
The Audi Q5 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 272 hp against 260 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.9 s against 6.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 234 km/h against 211 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.3 L/100 km against 7.5 L/100 km. The Mazda CX-7 is the lighter car, from 1,660 kg against 1,710 kg. At 4,681 mm, the Mazda CX-7 is 53 mm longer than the Audi Q5.
| Specification |
Audi
Q5
2008 – 2012
|
Mazda
CX-7
2009 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2012 | 2009 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 14 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | AWD · FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 143 – 272 hp | 173 – 260 hp |
| Torque | 320 – 580 Nm | 350 – 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.9 – 11.4 s | 6.5 – 11.3 s |
| Top speed | 190 – 234 km/h | 188 – 211 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.3 – 9.3 L/100 km | 7.5 – 10.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,628 mm | 4,681 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm | 1,872 mm |
| Height | 1,651 mm | 1,646 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,807 mm | 2,751 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,710 – 1,985 kg | 1,660 – 1,800 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.