2024 Audi Q5 vs. 2024 GMC Acadia Review

Picture of the 2024 Audi Q5

2024 Audi
Q5

MSRP*: $45,300 to $58,500
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2024 GMC
Acadia

MSRP*: $42,600 to $56,300
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MPG - City 22 - 23 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 28 - 29 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 54.1 ft3 97.5 ft3
Engine
  • 201-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 261-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 362-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 328-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 201 - 362 hp 328 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 - 4,400 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 184.3 in 204.0 in
Exterior Width 74.5 in 79.6 - 80.0 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 44.3 in
Rear 41.5 in
Head Room Front 38.1 in
Rear 37.7 in
Front 42.6 in
Rear 40.0 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the GMC Acadia than in the Audi Q5, due to its greater head- and legroom. The GMC Acadia will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Audi Q5.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Audi Q5 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the GMC Acadia.

Dimensions
Since the Audi Q5 is much slimmer than the GMC Acadia, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Audi Q5, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the GMC Acadia.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Audi Q5 has a lot less horsepower than the GMC Acadia.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Audi Q5 doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the GMC Acadia.

Utility
The Audi Q5 has less seating than the GMC Acadia, making the GMC Acadia the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Audi Q5 has significantly less cargo capacity than the GMC Acadia.