Q5 vs X1

Compare two new cars by price, estimated monthly payment, fuel economy, and other specifications. Data comes from the CarPayCheck.com catalog and uses your selected financing terms.

Audi Q5
Audi

Q5

Price from $52,800
Monthly payment $614
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BMW X1
BMW

X1

Price from $43,200
Monthly payment $502
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Specifications

  Q5 X1
Manufacturer Audi BMW
Starting price $52,800 $43,200
Monthly payment $614 $502
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline
Fuel economy 24.0 mpg 27.5 mpg
CO₂ emissions 369 g/mi 311 g/mi–327 g/mi
Annual maintenance cost — —

About this comparison

Audi Q5 and BMW X1 suit different driving needs. The main differences below cover price, monthly payment, fuel economy, and running costs.

Q5 starts at $52,800; X1 starts at $43,200. The difference is $9,600, making X1 about 18% cheaper before financing.

Estimated monthly payment: Q5 — $614; X1 — $502. The difference is $112 per month, with X1 lower.

Both models use Gasoline. Fuel economy is Q5 — 24.0 mpg; X1 — 27.5 mpg. X1 uses less energy in everyday driving.

The final choice is about more than numbers: annual distance, city or highway use, and the space your household needs all matter. Use the CarPayCheck.com calculator to apply your financing terms and evaluate both cars in your situation.

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