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Audi Q5 vs Jeep Grand Cherokee

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2026 Audi Q5

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2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Overview

SpecAudi Q5PremiumJeep Grand CherokeeLaredo
Selected trimPremiumLaredo
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainall wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (recommended)regular unleaded
Transmission7-speed automated manual8-speed automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262027

Pricing & market

SpecAudi Q5PremiumJeep Grand CherokeeLaredo
MSRP$52,800$39,520 (best)
Lowest listing price$11,093$7,131 (best)
Median listing price$43,423$41,898 (best)
Highest listing price$68,618$65,900 (best)
For sale now101717 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecAudi Q5PremiumJeep Grand CherokeeLaredo
Combined MPG24 MPG (best)22 MPG
City MPG21 MPG (best)19 MPG
Highway MPG29 MPG (best)26 MPG
Fuel tank17.2 gal23 gal (best)

Performance

SpecAudi Q5PremiumJeep Grand CherokeeLaredo
Horsepower268 hp293 hp (best)
Torque295 lb-ft (best)260 lb-ft
Engine size2 L3.6 L (best)
CylindersI4V6

Size & capability

SpecAudi Q5PremiumJeep Grand CherokeeLaredo
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume56.9 cu ft70.8 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity4,400 lbs6,200 lbs (best)
Payload1,036 lbs1,280 lbs (best)
Curb weight4,211 lbs (best)4,238 lbs
Ground clearance8.4 in (best)
Wheelbase110.9 in116.7 in (best)
Length185.7 in193.5 in (best)
Width74.8 in77.5 in (best)
Height65.7 in70.8 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecAudi Q5PremiumJeep Grand CherokeeLaredo
NHTSA overallNot Rated
Frontal crash (driver)Not Rated
Frontal crash (passenger)Not Rated
Side crash (driver)Not Rated
Side crash (passenger)Not Rated
Side poleNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimAudi Q5Jeep Grand Cherokee
1

Premium

$52,800 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Laredo

$39,520 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Premium Plus

$55,700 MSRP

Laredo

$41,520 MSRP

3

Prestige

$60,700 MSRP

Laredo X

$42,015 MSRP

4

Laredo X

$44,015 MSRP

5

Laredo Altitude

$44,960 MSRP

6

Laredo Altitude

$46,960 MSRP

7

Limited

$44,960 MSRP

8

Limited

$46,960 MSRP

9

Limited Reserve

$52,555 MSRP

10

Trailhawk

$53,000 MSRP

11

Summit

$60,900 MSRP

Live inventory

Audi Q5 vs Jeep Grand Cherokee FAQ

Which is better: 2026 Audi Q5 or 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Audi Q5 vs 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2026 Audi Q5 or 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee starts lower at $39,520. Live Audi Q5 listings start at $11,093. Live Jeep Grand Cherokee listings start at $7,131.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Audi Q5 or 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (39,520).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Audi Q5 or 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The 2026 Audi Q5 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (24).
Which has better horsepower: 2026 Audi Q5 or 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee leads on horsepower in this comparison (324).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Audi Q5 or 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (6,200).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Audi Q5 vs 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Audi Q5 (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).