Audi Q5 2.0T or 3.2?
Discussion
Hi All,
I am looking at Q5's to replace my wife's MK5 Golf GTI.
As there are limitations with dealers being open at the moment and lot of them requesting deposits, and no contact purchase etc, it' seems it will be difficult to get to drive a Q5 with both engines to compare (2.0T or 3.2). We are not planning to buy new, so it will be unlikely that a local non Audi dealer would have both engines available to test drive. We will test drive before committing to a purchase, however, as you can appreciate, I want to limit contact and I don't want to waste anyone's time either.
I was wondering if anyone had any opinions on what what engine suits the Q5 best? There are not many 3.2's around, so is it worth waiting for one with the right spec to come up? or is the 2.0 sufficient?
Thanks,
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I am looking at Q5's to replace my wife's MK5 Golf GTI.
As there are limitations with dealers being open at the moment and lot of them requesting deposits, and no contact purchase etc, it' seems it will be difficult to get to drive a Q5 with both engines to compare (2.0T or 3.2). We are not planning to buy new, so it will be unlikely that a local non Audi dealer would have both engines available to test drive. We will test drive before committing to a purchase, however, as you can appreciate, I want to limit contact and I don't want to waste anyone's time either.
I was wondering if anyone had any opinions on what what engine suits the Q5 best? There are not many 3.2's around, so is it worth waiting for one with the right spec to come up? or is the 2.0 sufficient?
Thanks,
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I have a 2019 Q5 Quattro with the 45 TFSI (245 BHP) engine and don’t mind it. I drive to work and back on speed restricted roads and sometimes jump on the motorway for a junction or 2 for change of scenery. I also have access to and frequent use of (once a week to work and back) a 2017 SQ5 (petrol).
It’s not rocket science to guess which I prefer but if you aren’t going to be able to thrash it around then the 2 litre is fine. It’s very light and easy to handle, it just whines a bit when I accelerate compared to the burble of the SQ5. I wouldn’t want to pull a caravan in mine though, you’d need the 3L for that.
My wife has a 2017 Disco 5 3L diesel and I actually prefer the drive in mine to hers as it’s much less prone to roll, but hers is a nicer place to sit and a better driving position.
It’s not rocket science to guess which I prefer but if you aren’t going to be able to thrash it around then the 2 litre is fine. It’s very light and easy to handle, it just whines a bit when I accelerate compared to the burble of the SQ5. I wouldn’t want to pull a caravan in mine though, you’d need the 3L for that.
My wife has a 2017 Disco 5 3L diesel and I actually prefer the drive in mine to hers as it’s much less prone to roll, but hers is a nicer place to sit and a better driving position.
Hfs1889 said:
I have a 2019 Q5 Quattro with the 45 TFSI (245 BHP) engine and don’t mind it. I drive to work and back on speed restricted roads and sometimes jump on the motorway for a junction or 2 for change of scenery. I also have access to and frequent use of (once a week to work and back) a 2017 SQ5 (petrol).
It’s not rocket science to guess which I prefer but if you aren’t going to be able to thrash it around then the 2 litre is fine. It’s very light and easy to handle, it just whines a bit when I accelerate compared to the burble of the SQ5. I wouldn’t want to pull a caravan in mine though, you’d need the 3L for that.
My wife has a 2017 Disco 5 3L diesel and I actually prefer the drive in mine to hers as it’s much less prone to roll, but hers is a nicer place to sit and a better driving position.
I think the OP will be looking at the older 208 model.It’s not rocket science to guess which I prefer but if you aren’t going to be able to thrash it around then the 2 litre is fine. It’s very light and easy to handle, it just whines a bit when I accelerate compared to the burble of the SQ5. I wouldn’t want to pull a caravan in mine though, you’d need the 3L for that.
My wife has a 2017 Disco 5 3L diesel and I actually prefer the drive in mine to hers as it’s much less prone to roll, but hers is a nicer place to sit and a better driving position.
Hi,
Thanks for all your comments. For clarification, yes, I will be looking at the first gen model with a budget up to around £18k, which sadly rules out the SQ5.
The car will be used as a family car, carrying bikes (will need to fit a tow bar) and for camping maybe twice a year (may need a roof box as camping with an A6 Avant has been challenging due to the size of the air tent).
Thanks for all your comments. For clarification, yes, I will be looking at the first gen model with a budget up to around £18k, which sadly rules out the SQ5.
The car will be used as a family car, carrying bikes (will need to fit a tow bar) and for camping maybe twice a year (may need a roof box as camping with an A6 Avant has been challenging due to the size of the air tent).
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