Mahindra XUV700 vs Audi Q5 Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Mahindra XUV700 and Audi Q5 comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Mahindra XUV700 MX Petrol MT 7 STR is priced at ₹13.66 Lakh, Audi Q5 Technology 45 TFSI is priced at ₹70.73 Lakh.
Mahindra XUV700 MX Petrol MT 7 STR comes with 1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, Audi Q5 Technology 45 TFSI comes with 1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Mahindra XUV700 vs Audi Q5 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Mahindra XUV700	Audi Q5
Engine Capacity	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	197 bhp @ 5000 rpm	261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Mahindra XUV700

₹ 13.66 Lakh

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Audi Q5

₹ 70.73 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

13.66 Lakh

70.73 Lakh

EMI

₹25,219

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹1,30,602

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

4.3

4.1

NCAP Rating

Colors

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Fuel Tank Capacity

60 litres

70 litres

Doors

5 Doors

Bootspace

240 litres

520 litres

Seating Capacity

7 Person

5 Person

Frunk Storage

—

No of Rows

3 Rows

2 Rows

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

—

6.1 seconds

AC Fast Charging

—

Fuel Type

Petrol

Alternate Fuel

Mileage (ARAI)

13 kmpl

13.4 kmpl

City Mileage

9.53 kmpl

—

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

380 Nm @ 1750-3000 Rpm

370 Nm @ 1600-4500 Rpm

Engine

1997 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

1984 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Max Motor Performance

—

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

—

6.1 seconds

Battery

—

Engine Type

2.0 Turbo With Direct Injection (TGDi)

2.0L TFSI Turbocharged I4

Top Speed

—

240 kmph

Highway Mileage

13.01 kmpl

—

Battery Charging

—

Drivetrain

FWD

AWD

Performance on Alternate Fuel

—

Electric Motor Assist

—

AC Regular Charging

—

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

197 Bhp @ 5000 Rpm

261 Bhp @ 5250-6500 Rpm

Range

—

Driving Range

—

943 km

Others

Idle Start/Stop

Regenerative Braking

Electric Motor

—

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

380 Nm @ 1750-3000 Rpm

370 Nm @ 1600-4500 Rpm

DC Fast Charging

—

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Transmission

Manual - 6 Gears

Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Kerb Weight

—

1870 kg

Height

1755 mm

1655 mm

Width

1890 mm

1893 mm

Ground Clearance

200 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

—

Wheelbase

2750 mm

2827 mm

Length

4695 mm

4682 mm

Spare Wheel

Space Saver

Alloy

Wheels

Steel Rims

Alloy Wheels

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Front Suspension

McPherson Strut Independent Suspension With FSD And Stabilizer Bar

5-link, Tubular Anti-roll Bar With Damper Control

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Front Tyres

235 / 65 R17

235 / 55 R19

Minimum Turning Radius

—

Rear Suspension

Multi-link Independent Suspension With FSD And Stabilizer Bar

5-link, Tubular Anti-roll Bar With Damper Control

Front Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Disc

Four Wheel Steering

—

Rear Tyres

235 / 65 R17

235 / 55 R19

Rub-strips

Silver

Roof Rails

Antenna

Yes (Roof-mounted)

—

Roof-mounted Antenna

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Body-coloured Bumpers

Body Kit

Cladding - Body Coloured

Sunroof / Moonroof

Panoramic

Central Locking

With Key

Keyless

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Engine Immobiliser

Child Safety Lock

Front Seatback Pockets

Massage Seats

Headrests

Front & Rear

Ventilated Seat Type

Third Row Seat Adjustment

—

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

4 Way Manually Adjustable (backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

Driver Seat Adjustment

8 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down, Seat Height Up / Down)

12 Way Electrically Adjustable With 2 Memory Presets (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Seat Height Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Lumbar Forward / Back, Seat Base Angle Up / Down) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Seat Upholstery

Fabric

Leather

Interior Colours

—

Altas Beige / Black With Matte Black Accents And Black Piano Lacquer Inserts, Okapi Brown / Black With With Matte Black Accents And Black Piano Lacquer Inserts

Interiors

Dual Tone

Ventilated Seats

Third Row Seat Type

Split Third Row Seat

50:50

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

12 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Seat Height Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Lumbar Forward / Back, Seat Base Angle Up / Down) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

4 Way Manually Adjustable (backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Driver Armrest

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Split Rear Seat

60:40

Lane Departure Prevention

Child Seat Anchor Points

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

Lane Departure Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

Blind Spot Detection

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Dashcam

Seat Belt Warning

Puncture Repair Kit

High-beam Assist

Airbags

2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)

8 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)

NCAP Rating

5 Star (Global NCAP)

5 Star (Euro NCAP)

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

Rear Middle Head Rest

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Rain-sensing Wipers

One Touch Up

All

One Touch Down

All

Rear Windshield Blind

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Body Coloured

Interior Door Handles

Chrome

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

—

Both Sides

Scuff Plates

Aluminium

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

Rear Defogger

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Soft-close Door

Rear Wiper

Side Window Blinds

Rear - Manual

Power Windows

Front & Rear

ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

Interior Door Handles Finish

Black

Chrome

Bootlid Opener

Electric Tailgate Release

Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic

Touchscreen Size

8 inch

10.1 inch

Internal Hard Drive

USB Compatibility

Speakers

AM/FM Radio

Apple CarPlay

Wired

Voice Command

Steering-mounted controls

Wireless Charger

AUX Compatibility

Infotainment Screen Size

8 inch

10.1 inch

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

Display

Touch-screen Display

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

DVD Playback

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (No)

Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)

Gesture Control

Android Auto

Wired

Head Unit Size

Not Available

iPod Compatibility

GPS Navigation System

Door Ajar Warning

Gear Indicator

—

Shift Indicator

—

Dynamic

Instantaneous Consumption

Average Fuel Consumption

Clock

Digital

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Tachometer

Analogue

Digital

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Instrument Cluster

Digital

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Analogue

Digital

Low Fuel Level Warning

Distance to Empty

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Multi-Function Display

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Warranty (In Kilometres)

Unlimited

Third Row Cup Holders

Cup Holders

Front & Rear

Cooled Glovebox

Sunglass Holder

Driver Armrest Storage

Cup Holders Position

Front & Second Row

Cruise Control

Rear AC

Vents Behind Front Armrest

Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Heater

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Manual

Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone

Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

Cabin Boot Access

Parking Assist

360 Degree Camera

Air Purifier

Third Row AC Zone

—

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

Air Conditioner

Yes (Manual)

Yes (Automatic Three Zone)

12V Power Outlets

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - All

Front AC

Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Steering Adjustment

Tilt

Tilt & Telescopic

Parking Sensors

Rear

Front & Rear

Umbrella Storage in Door

—

Automatic Headlamps

Taillights

LED

Fog Lights

—

LED On Rear

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Glovebox Lamp

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Ambient Interior Count

—

Rear Reading Lamp

Puddle Lamps

Optional

Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

Ambient Interior Lighting

Headlights

Halogen

LED

Reading Lamp

Cornering Headlights

Headlight Height Adjuster

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Driver & Co-Driver

Hill Descent Control

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Differential Lock

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Four-Wheel-Drive

Torque-On-Demand

Brake Assist (BA)

Hill Hold Control

Ride Height Adjustment

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Mahindra XUV700

✓Offers a wide range of variants and powertrain choices
✓Engines deliver strong performance across driving conditions
✓Diesel motor available with an advanced AWD setup
✓Delivers a highly comfortable and well-cushioned ride
✓Infotainment system feels modern, responsive, and feature-rich
✓Comprehensive safety package, including 7 airbags
✓ADAS features finely calibrated for real-world Indian road scenarios

Audi Q5

✓Powerful and refined petrol engine with quick acceleration.
✓Quattro all-wheel drive provides excellent grip and confidence.
✓Premium cabin quality with advanced digital displays.
✓Strong safety package with 360-degree camera and 8 airbags.
✓Balanced ride quality suitable for city and highway driving.

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