Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2026 Audi Q5 SQ5 has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 4.7 seconds, compared with 8.2 seconds for 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD. 2026 Audi Q5 SQ5 has the higher listed output at 362 hp; 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD is rated at 265 hp, a difference of 97 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Audi Q5 SQ5 at 550 Nm and 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD at 350 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
Range and energy-use figures are either not shared by both cars or not directly comparable across these powertrain types.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 540 litres versus 520 litres, a difference of 20 litres. 2026 Audi Q5 SQ5 carries the higher towing rating at 2,400 kg, while 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD is listed at 1,350 kg. 2026 Audi Q5 SQ5 is 185 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD has the lower listed starting price at $39,990, compared with $58,600 for 2026 Audi Q5 SQ5. 2026 Audi Q5 SQ5 leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.