Having a vehicle that’s designed for a multitude of lifestyles is important for helping you adapt to anything. The Volkswagen Tiguan and the Audi Q5 offer extensive features that make them great for Avon, Indianapolis, and Plainfield, Indiana, drivers.

If you’re interested in seeing how these two SUVs compare, Andy Mohr Volkswagen has prepared this comparison to show you what they each offer.

2020 VW Tiguan vs 2020 Audi Q5: Cabin Space

2020 VW Tiguan Interior When you want to travel long distances, you need a cabin that can bring not only all your luggage, but your entire family as well. The VW Tiguan and Audi Q5 are built with these aspects in mind; however, having more space is always welcome when on a road trip.

When you step into the Audi Q5, you’ll find a typical 2-row seating for five that is good for small families or bringing a few friends on a trip. The VW Tiguan interior also offers seating for five, but there’s the additional option to add a third row for up to seven seats. This seating arrangement makes the VW Tiguan an ideal choice for larger families.

As for packing, these SUVs both deliver, with the Audi Q5 bringing a base cargo capacity of 25.1 cubic feet with all seats up. Drivers of the Q5 can lower the rear seats to bring their cargo capacity up to 53.1 cubic feet for easy storage on long trips.

Inside the 2-row versions of the VW Tiguan, however, we start with a base cargo volume of 37.6 cubic feet. With the rear seats lowered, that space expands to a large 73.5 cubic feet that gives an impressive upper hand over the Q5.

VW Tiguan vs Audi Q5: Advanced Transmissions

Whether you’re after smooth acceleration or you need improved fuel economy, one of the best ways to get it is by using a car with a great transmission. Both the VW Tiguan and the Audi Q5 are designed to offer improved performance through a high gear count and excellent tuning; you’ll tackle the open road like a pro with these systems.

The Audi Q5 comes to us with a standard 7-Speed S tronic® dual-clutch automatic transmission. This system delivers some smooth performance thanks to its wide range of gears. You can expect this system to really save you a lot of fuel while you’re on the highway.

You’ll have an even smoother performance coming from the VW Tiguan because this SUV offers a standard 8-Speed Automatic Transmission with Tiptronic®. With an extra gear at your disposal, you’ll be able to easily pick up speed on the highway, all while saving even more fuel.

VW Tiguan vs Audi Q5: Seating Technology

2020 VW Tiguan Interior Tech Drivers deserve comfort while they’re on the open road, and these two vehicles deliver with their premium driver’s seats. Thanks to supple seating materials and an ergonomic design, the 2020 VW Tiguan and Audi Q5 are both suited to keep drivers traveling for hours on end.

The Audi Q5 is here for us with its standard 8-Way Power Front Seats. You’ll be able to easily customize the angle of your seat, so you enjoy a clear view out of your windshield. If you want to find just the right position for the road ahead, this SUV equips you the right way.

If you want even more freedom to customize the way you sit, the VW Tiguan is here with an available 10-Way Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat. This feature gives you even more freedom to set your seat just the way you like it. This customizability makes the VW Tiguan the much more enticing choice when it comes to long family road trips.

VW Tiguan vs Audi Q5: Safety-Focused Engineering

Every vehicle on today’s roads should be as safe as possible to ensure that you and your family can travel in comfort and confidence. You can be sure that the VW Tiguan and Audi Q5 will keep you secure through all sorts of collision scenarios, thanks to features like airbags and more.

When it comes to crash test ratings, the VW Tiguan and Audi Q5 both excel. Both vehicles earned a top rating of “Good” in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) “crashworthiness” test. However, the 2020 VW Tiguan offers optional headlights that earned a “Good” rating, while the headlights offered with the 2020 Audi Q5 earned a “Marginal” rating.

Thanks to the higher safety scores of the VW Tiguan, this SUV earned an IIHS 2020 TOP SAFETY PICK award. Unfortunately for the Audi Q5, it didn’t earn a TOP SAFETY PICK award, meaning this vehicle won’t keep you as secure as the VW Tiguan.

VW Tiguan vs Audi Q5: Striking Style

2020 VW Tiguan Design

When you want to stand out on the road, you’re going to want a vehicle that exudes confidence. When you look at the VW Tiguan and the Audi Q5, you’ll be impressed by the bold designs these SUVs have to offer. These two vehicles offer finely contoured bodies that really help to add a sense of speed while you’re out on the road.

In order to further enhance your vehicle’s stance, the VW Tiguan can be upgraded with an available set of 20-Inch Multi-Spoke Machined Alloy Wheels. With the impressive size of these wheels, you’ll not only look great, but you’ll enjoy improved handling when you’re taking on tight corners in the city.

Unfortunately for the Audi Q5, this vehicle only gives drivers a standard set of 18-Inch 5-Twin-Spoke-Dynamic Design Wheels. With the smaller size of these wheels, you won’t stand as confidently on the road, and your handling won’t be as tight when taking on curvy roads.

Should I Buy the VW Tiguan or Audi Q5?

For drivers looking to experience an exciting road trip, both the VW Tiguan and the Audi Q5 deliver in this respect. However, the VW Tiguan brings more space and fuel efficiency that makes it ideal for family trips. Our team at Andy Mohr Volkswagen is sure this SUV is great for Avon, Indianapolis, and Plainfield, IN, drivers.

If you’re interested in giving the VW Tiguan a try, schedule a test drive with us today.

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