Audi Q5

Years2008–present

Generations7

Total variants201

Body stylesSUV

PlatformMLB · MLB evo · Premium Platform Combustion

DesignerChristian Winkelmann · Wolfgang Egger · Marc Lichte

AssemblyGermany: Ingolstadt · Russia: Kaluga · China: Changchun · India: Aurangabad, Maharashtra · Malaysia: Shah Alam · Mexico: San José Chiapa · India: Aurangabad

The Audi Q5 is a SUV model, produced 2008–present, spanning 7 generations with 201 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the Q5 GU (2025-), Q5 Sportback GU (2025-), Q5 (2021-2025) and Q5 Sportback (2021-2025). The Q5 Facelift 2012 (2012-2017) generation is the most extensively documented, with 112 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 7

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Quick answers

How many generations does the Audi Q5 have?

The Audi Q5 has 7 generations with 201 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Audi Q5 produced?

The Audi Q5 has been produced 2008–present. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Audi Q5?

The Audi Q5 is available as SUV. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

GUPlatform · 2 body variants

GUSUV

Q5 GU (2025-)

Q5 Sportback GU (2025-)

2025–present·SUV

3 variants

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FY LCIPlatform · 2 body variants

FY LCISUV

Q5 (2021-2025)

Q5 Sportback (2021-2025)

2021–2025·SUV

8 variants

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FYPlatform · 1 body variant

FYSUV

Q5 FY (2017-2021)

2017–2021·SUV

35 variants

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8R LCIPlatform · 1 body variant

8R LCISUV

Q5 Facelift 2012 (2012-2017)

2012–2017·SUV

112 variants

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8RPlatform · 1 body variant

8RSUV

Q5 8R (2008-2012)

2008–2012·SUV

29 variants

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What would this actually cost you?

km per year 15,000years of ownership 5

€48,051Estimated total · €9,610 per year

Depreciation€29,201
Fuel / energy€10,500
Insurance€3,750
Maintenance€3,000
Road tax€1,600

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

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How performance changed across generations

Generation	Power	0–100 km/h	Variants	Price	Score
Q5 8R (2008-2012)2008–2012	194 hp	8.7 s	29	€45k–€82k	★ 3.2
Q5 Facelift 2012 (2012-2017)2012–2017	207 hp	8.1 s	112	€47k–€100k	★ 4.0
Q5 FY (2017-2021)2017–2021	216 hp	7.4 s	35	€54k–€107k	★ 4.2
Q5 (2021-2025)2021–2025	254 hp	6.2 s	10	€66k–€119k	★ 3.8
Q5 Sportback (2021-2025)2021–2025	259 hp	6.1 s	8	€69k–€121k	★ 3.7
Q5 GU (2025-)2025–present	252 hp	5.9 s	4	€65k–€73k	★ 3.5
Q5 Sportback GU (2025-)2025–present	252 hp	5.8 s	3	€69k–€78k	★ 3.4

Audi Q5

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Q5 GU (2025-)

Q5 Sportback GU (2025-)

Q5 (2021-2025)

Q5 Sportback (2021-2025)

Q5 FY (2017-2021)

Q5 Facelift 2012 (2012-2017)

Q5 8R (2008-2012)

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