Lexus NX vs Audi Q5

CarWale brings you comparison of Lexus NX and Audi Q5. The Lexus NX price is Rs. 66.59 Lakh and Audi Q5 price is Rs. 64.90 Lakh. The Lexus NX is available in 2487 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) and Audi Q5 is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. NX provides the mileage of 17.8 kmpl and Q5 provides the mileage of 13.4 kmpl.

NX 350h Exquisite vs Q5 Premium Plus 45 TFSI Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	NX	Q5
Price	Rs. 66.59 Lakh	Rs. 64.90 Lakh
Engine Capacity	2487 cc	1984 cc
Power	188 bhp	261 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (e-CVT)	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Petrol

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Lexus NX

350h Exquisite

Rs. 66.59 Lakh

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Audi Q5

Premium Plus 45 TFSI

Rs. 64.90 Lakh

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Lexus NX

350h Exquisite

Audi Q5

Premium Plus 45 TFSI

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Specifications
Features
Brochure
colours

Specifications
Features
Brochure
colours

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	2487 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	A25B-FXS	2.0L TFSI Turbocharged I4
Turbocharger/ Supercharger		Turbocharged (Variable Geometry)
Battery	1.6 kWh, Lithium Ion, 259, Battery Placed Under Rear Seats	Not Applicable
Electric Motor	Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (One Motor Each on Front and Rear Axle)	Not Applicable
Electric Motor Assist (Hybrid)	180 bhp, 270 Nm
Fuel Type	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Petrol
E20 Compatibility
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	188 bhp @ 6000-4500 rpm	261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	239 Nm @ 4300-4500 rpm	370 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm
Max Motor Performance	240 bhp
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 7.7 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 6.1 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)		240
Mileage	ARAI: 17.8 kmpl	ARAI: 13.4 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)	997	943
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (e-CVT) - 6 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	5-link, Tubular Anti-roll Bar
Rear Suspension	Double Wishbone	5-link, Tubular Anti-roll Bar
Additional Steering Features
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Alloy	Alloy
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.8
Front Tyres	235 / 50 R20	235 / 55 R19
Rear Tyres	235 / 50 R20	235 / 55 R19
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Centre)	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Forward Collision Warning
Automatic Emergency Braking
Lane Functions	Lane Departure Prevention with Warning & Auto Steer
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist	Rear Cross-traffic Assist with Warning
Blind Spot Detection
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Separate Zone with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Charging Ports	1 x 12V Power Outlet	2 x 12V Power Outlets
Umbrella Storage in Door
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED - Front & LED - Rear	LED - Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp, Reading Lamp,	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp, Reading Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting		Yes (30 colours)
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Ventilated Disc (Front & Rear)	Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand	Torque-On-Demand
Ride Height Adjustment

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs	Both Sides	Both Sides
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles	Body Coloured Door Handles
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome	Chrome
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Aluminium
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Auto Folding	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Opening and Closing
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	LCD Display	10.1" Digital Display
Audio System	10 Speakers	19 Bang & Qlufsen Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-mounted controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	Android Auto (Wired) & Apple CarPlay (Wired)
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Gesture Control
Input Methods	AUX Compatibility, Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone & Audio Streaming)	AUX Compatibility, Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger		Optional

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	8 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	12 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled
Massage Seats
Interior	Dual Tone (Hazel, Dark Rose, Black, Solis White,)	Dual Tone (Altas Beige / Black with Matte Black Accents and Aluminium Rhombus Inserts, Okapi Brown / Black with with Matte Black Accents and Aluminium Rhombus Inserts)
Wrappings		Leather Wrapped Gear Knob & Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest
Split Rear Seat	60:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Active headrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type

Mobile App Features

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty & Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	Analogue - Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	Multi-Function Display
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic
Clock	Analogue	Digital

Storage

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Sonic Titanium	Navarra Blue Metallic
	Black	Glacier White
	Madder Red	Mythos Black Metallic
	Sonic Quartz	Manhattan Gray Metallic
	Sonic Chrome
	Graphite Black Glass Flake
	Celestial Blue
	White Nova Glass Flake
	Heat Blue Contrast Layering
	Moon Desert
	Sonic Copper
	Aether Metallic
	Radiant Red
	White Nova

Used Cars in India

23 Used NX

Rs. 25 Lakhonwards

130 Used Q5

Rs. 5 Lakhonwards

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NX vs Q5 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Lexus NX and Audi Q5?

Lexus NX price is Rs. 66.59 Lakh and Audi Q5 price is Rs. 64.90 Lakh. Hence Audi Q5 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between NX and Q5 is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the 350h Exquisite variant, mileage of NX is 17.8kmpl and for the Premium Plus 45 TFSI variant, mileage of Q5 is 13.4kmpl. Thus making NX the most fuel efficient as compared to Q5

Q: How is the performance of NX compared to Q5?

For the 350h Exquisite variant, 2487 cc Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) engine of NX produces 188 bhp @ 6000-4500 rpm of power and 239 Nm @ 4300-4500 rpm of torque. For the Premium Plus 45 TFSI variant, 1984 cc Petrol engine of Q5 produces 261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm of power and 370 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm of torque.

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Lexus NX vs Audi Q5

Length Width Height	4660 mm * 1865 mm * 1670 mm	4682 mm * 1893 mm * 1655 mm
Ground Clearance	195 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase (mm)	2690	2827
Kerb Weight (kg)	1790

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace	520 L	520 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	55	70

Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips		Silver
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey	Cladding - Body Coloured
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility

Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front & Second Row	Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders

Vehicle Warranty	3 Years / 100000 Kms	2 Years / Unlimited Kms
Battery Warranty	8 Years / 160000 Km	Not Applicable