The 2022 Audi Q5 has a refreshing design with a smooth riding experience and cabin that is filled with the latest tech. But how does it stack up against the 2022 Infiniti QX50, an SUV with a handsome presentation, plenty of space for passengers and cargo and a dynamic engine?

Design & Style

The Infiniti QX50 combines fantastic bodywork with a cabin that is innovative. Occupants will be presented with a dual display layout with seats that are quite comfortable. Each model now includes Apple CarPlay and many regard the Essential package as being the best, as it comes with lots of standardized equipment such as a camera with 360 degree view, windshield wipers that can sense rain and seats which can be heated or cooled.

The Audi Q5 is one of America’s best-selling sports utility vehicles. It has an elegant and spacious cabin that now includes aluminum in the frontal door sills and the frame sits on eighteen inch wheels. Those that purchase the hybrid plugin variant will get an enhanced battery which further boosts performance while the matrix style LEDs in front utilize turn signals which are dynamic to highlight the direction the Q5 is turning in.

Technology & Safety

Audi is highly regarded for its safety ratings and the Q5 is no exception, capturing both the Top Safety Pick+ from the IIHS and a five star NHTSA rating. Occupants will be protected by multiple airbags, blind area monitoring, parking sensors for the front and back, emergency automated brakes, and lane management. Comforts within the cabin include a nineteen speaker sound system from Bang & Olufsen, ten inch touch displays, multi zone climate control and a camera with 360 degree view.

Though the Infiniti QX50 is equipped with most of the safety features found in the Audi, it hasn’t yet earned the same accolades. It has stop and go based technology, cruise control which is adaptive, frontal impact warnings and automatic alerts for cross traffic in the rear. Luxuries within its cabin include a Bose sound system with sixteen speakers, the choice of Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, 3 USB ports and climate control.

Performance

The Infiniti QX50 is equipped with a 4 cylinder, turbocharged engine that utilizes variable compression and is capable of generating 268 horsepower with 280 pounds of torque, enabling it to accelerate from zero to sixty in 6.5 seconds.  The Audi Q5 is equipped with a 4 cylinder, 2 liter engine that is turbocharged and capable of generating 261 horsepower with 273 pounds of torque, enabling it to accelerate from zero to sixty in about 5.7 seconds.

The Bottom Line

Though both SUVs are nearly tied when it comes to horsepower and performance, the QX50’s transmission is noisy, its sound system has less speakers and its infotainment is non-intuitive, making the Audi Q5 the winner.

Ready to Schedule a 2022 Audi Q5 Test Drive Today?

If you are interested in experiencing the luxury package that the 2022 Audi Q5 offers, you can test drive this stellar car with us at Classic Audi. We are located in Eastchester New York and proudly serve car buyers in the Tri-State area. Drop by our showroom today or simply call us in advance to book a 2022 Audi Q5 test drive appointment.