Audi Q5 (2008 – 2012) vs Subaru Exiga Liberty (2008 – 2018): specs compared
The Audi Q5 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 272 hp against 265 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.9 s against 6.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 234 km/h against 192 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.3 L/100 km against 6.5 L/100 km. The Subaru Exiga Liberty is the lighter car, from 1,542 kg against 1,710 kg. At 4,740 mm, the Subaru Exiga Liberty is 112 mm longer than the Audi Q5.
| Specification |
Audi
Q5
2008 – 2012
|
Subaru
Exiga Liberty
2008 – 2018
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2012 | 2008 – 2018 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 14 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 143 – 272 hp | 167 – 265 hp |
| Torque | 320 – 580 Nm | 229 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.9 – 11.4 s | 6.3 – 10.9 s |
| Top speed | 190 – 234 km/h | 192 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.3 – 9.3 L/100 km | 6.5 – 9.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,628 mm | 4,740 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Height | 1,651 mm | 1,661 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,807 mm | 2,751 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,710 – 1,985 kg | 1,542 – 1,579 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

