Lion and tiger belong to same family of animals in jungle, yet there difference can be easily pin pointed. Audi Q5 and Audi Q7 are part of innovative automobile giant Audi and belong to the same SUV family. Yes both have much more similarities having equal features for safety and comfort. But there is a twist in that; the standard features of Audi Q7 are available in premium options of Audi Q5. Many more twists and turns are there to make this almost similar looking Audi models different.
Performance
The horsepower in Audi Q7 is approximately 225 HP at 3750 rotation per minute while the Audi Q5 is 270 HP at 6500 rotation per minute. But with growing year the Q7 power improved to 280 horsepower with torque if 295 ft-Ibs. Both are semi automatic option, so there is clutch-less transmission with gear shift power in hand. The Q7 comes in turbo charged option while Q5 is simple engine, giving a boost to performance of Q7. The Q5 is much sportier with 15.9 lb/hp while the 24.7 Ib/hp Q7 has margin to grow. Both comes in All wheel drive option, giving more power to wheel and generating greater fuel consumption.
Interior
One should keep this in mind that Audi Q7 is a full size luxury SUV, while Audi Q5 is compact luxury SUV. It is because of this the Q5 has 5 seats while the Q7 has third row installed giving space for 7 seats in total. The Q5 with less feature has navigation and power seats in common with Q7, while heated front seats is additional advantage it has over its bigger counterpart. The rearview camera, heated rear seats and heated steering wheel are bonus to own a Q7. The space is managed in better way inside Q7 with more head and leg room.
Exterior
The wheelbase and overall body of Audi Q7 is bigger as compare to Q5, though the features in exterior are similar. The panoramic sun roof gives comprehensive view of road, making you close to surrounding. The headlights, taillights and fog lights are there in both options. But the mark of difference is the frontal aspect of Q7 having two additional lights, first on bumper and second above headlight. This adds more glitter to Audi Q7. The body colors available in Q5 are Brilliant Black, Cuvee Silver Metallic, Daytona Gray Pearl Effect, Florett Silver Metallic, Glacier White Metallic, Ibis White, Lave Gray Metallic, Maya Brown Metallic and much more with metallic ruling this range. The Q7 also have metallic range but the shades are a bit different.
For those looking for car to fit urban life Q5 is the best option, while those with adventurous children should go for Q7.