2024 Audi Q5 vs. 2023 Chevrolet Traverse | NewCars.com

2024 Audi Q5 vs. 2023 Chevrolet Traverse Review

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2024 Audi
Q5

MSRP*: $44,600 to $57,800
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2023 Chevrolet
Traverse

MSRP*: $34,520 to $54,200
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MPG - City 22 - 23 MPG 17 - 18 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 29 MPG 25 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 54.1 ft3 98.2 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)
  • 310-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 201 - 362 hp 310 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 - 4,400 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 184.3 in 205.9 in
Exterior Width 74.5 in 78.6 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 38.4 in
Head Room Front 38.1 in
Rear 37.7 in
Front 41.4 - 42.8 in
Rear 39.0 - 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 Chevrolet Traverse than in the Audi Q5, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Chevrolet Traverse will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Audi Q5.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Audi Q5 as you will with the Chevrolet Traverse, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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). The Audi Q5 is somewhat more expensive than the Chevrolet Traverse.

Dimensions
Since the Audi Q5 is much slimmer than the Chevrolet Traverse, 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 Chevrolet Traverse.

Handling
The Audi Q5 has the same turning radius as the Chevrolet Traverse, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Audi Q5 has a little less horsepower than the Chevrolet Traverse.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Audi Q5 and the Chevrolet Traverse are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the Audi Q5 seats a lot fewer people than the Chevrolet Traverse. The Audi Q5 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Chevrolet Traverse.