Audi
Q5 used, in Switzerland
The composed premium SUV for the family
The Audi Q5 is the mid-size SUV with standard quattro all-wheel drive, composed and upmarket. It comes as a TFSI, TDI, a mild-hybrid variant and a 50 or 55 TFSI e plug-in, and optionally as the coupe-styled Sportback.
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from CHF 36’800Price range
SUVBody
Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Plug-in hybridFuel
Current listings
LUStrengths
- Standard quattro all-wheel drive, ideal for mountains and winter
- Composed long-distance comfort and an upmarket interior
- Frugal TDI plus 50 and 55 TFSI e plug-ins
- Strong residual values in the premium segment
What to check
- Older 2.0 TFSI: check oil consumption and the timing chain
- Diesel: check DPF, AdBlue and software level
- Air suspension (if fitted): check for leaks
- On the plug-in, check battery health and charging history
Technical data and model guide
Generations
Q5 8R2008 bis 2016
Q5 FY2017 bis heute
| Engine | Fuel | Power | Consumption |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 TFSI quattro | Petrol | 204 PS | 7.5 l/100km |
| 45 TFSI quattro | Petrol | 265 PS | 8.0 l/100km |
| 40 TDI quattro | Diesel | 204 PS | 5.6 l/100km |
| 50 TDI quattro | Diesel | 286 PS | 6.4 l/100km |
| 55 TFSI e quattro | Plug-in hybrid | 367 PS | 2.0 l/100km |
- Length
- 4682 mm
- Width
- 1893 mm
- Height
- 1659 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2819 mm
- Boot
- 520 bis 1520 L
- Weight
- 1800 bis 2100 kg
- Seats
- 5
Known weak points
- EA888 2.0 TFSI: check the water pump and oil consumption on early years
- 2.0 and 3.0 TDI: check the particulate filter and EGR on short trips
- S tronic (DL382): check for smooth shifts and a full history
- Air suspension (if fitted) is failure-prone and costly with age
Verdict: which to buy?
The 40 TDI quattro is the ideal all-rounder for Switzerland, the 55 TFSI e only with home charging. The second generation (FY, from 2017, 2020 facelift) is the most sorted choice.
For families and high-mileage drivers who want a premium SUV with all-wheel drive and comfort.
Frequently asked
- What does a used Audi Q5 cost in Switzerland?
- Older 8R models start around CHF 15,000, recent FY cars sit between CHF 40,000 and 60,000, with the SQ5 above. The valuation tool gives a fair range for a specific car.
- Diesel or plug-in for the Q5?
- For lots of motorway miles and high mileage the TDI is frugal; for short trips with regular charging the 50 or 55 TFSI e makes sense. Without charging access the plug-in cannot play its advantage.
- Is quattro standard on the Q5?
- Yes, the Q5 comes almost always with quattro all-wheel drive, which makes it well suited to Swiss winters and mountain regions. That also explains the steady demand on the used market.
- Is the Audi Q5 reliable?
- With documented servicing the Q5 is solid. On older TFSI check oil consumption, on diesels the DPF and AdBlue, and on the plug-in the battery. The listing Trustscore helps you judge.
