2011 Audi Q5 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
18 -20 City / 23 -27 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
211 -270
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Antonet R
Great vehicle so far!! Love it!!
I am the owner of Audi q5 for almost 9 years now. Love every bit of it except the engine oil consumption problem after 60,000 miles. If they overcome that problem I would probably Audi q5 again. Love the performance and pick up!! No other vehicles I drove so far has the great driving experience like Audi.
accountCircle Kimberly R
Audi q5 holds up very well.
The seats are extremely comfortable. The quality of material and sound system is also very nice. The road noise is too high and the gas mileage is not great. The car had been very easy to work on also for changing the oil at home. I wish it had Bluetooth for music.
accountCircle Lorenzo D
Audi Q5 is comfort, style and drivability
Car is extremely reliable, comfortable ride, stylish and beautiful look. Decent gas consumption. Only issue is maintenance as changing parts may be very expensive.
accountCircle Justin B
My highlights of the Audi q5.
I love the off-the-line power of my q5. When I need to accelerate to pass someone on the freeway, it always has enough to do the job. I appreciate sitting a bit above the cars on the road, it makes it easier to spot breaks in traffic. I also love the design of the dash, everything where I want or expect it to be.
accountCircle Kylie T
All-around fun, reliable, and good-looking car!
This has been a great car. The AWD makes it the perfect road trip car and adventure mobile. My family purchased the car knew in 2011 and have been driving it since. We have had few problems with the car, mostly just routine maintenance. The car is fun and comfortable to drive and get decent gas mileage.
accountCircle Ashley C
I love my Audi q5. It is safe, reliable, and it provides a smooth ride each.
I have no problems with the car. I love it a lot. - it is just expensive when there are repairs every few years. It still drives so smoothly after all of these years and I plan to keep it for several more years. It is reliable and I feel very safe while driving in it.
accountCircle Jenny M
The Audi Q5 has a sleek simple elegance that is satisfying.
The car handles really well. The acceleration is amazing and response time is super quick. I enjoy the very controlled manner in which the vehicle handles. The power seats and seat heaters are very nice. I love the way it looks. It is very stylish. I really like the simplicity of the dashboard and controls. It isn't overwhelming like other SUV brands. It is easy to operate. Elegant simplicity. I like the trunk. It is very big. The back seat isn't as big as I would like it to be. I do enjoy that all the seats fold forward for more cargo space.
accountCircle Grace L
Typically an expensive car but I got a great deal on it!
Fun to drive, aesthetically pleasing, reliable. Costly for insurance

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle TLV
Issues
Very excited when I bought a 2011 Q5 , used, 1 owner, Dealer serviced and under 100k miles. What a disaster. #4 cylinder died at 102k miles. Engine coil died shortly after. 103k mi catalytic converter went bad. The automatic sunshade got tangled (had to take a razor blade to it) 105k mi blower motor froze. Thousands of $s in repairs. Can’t wait to get rid of it.
accountCircle Marty O
Change the timing belt at one hundred thousand miles
Motor sucks good mileage though too small go big bddn
accountCircle Michelle R
It is very safe and reliable and family friendly.
It is reliable and convenient and offers a lot of room especially for my family of four. I like the leather seats, it is very comfortable. The trunk space is very large and has come quite handy on numerous occasions.
accountCircle Jerry J
Very good mileage and it can carry many people
There are some problems about the car but they are not that bad because there's not really any damage at all just a little scratch on the front and the pipe is messed up but it's all good

Audi Q5 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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2.0T Premium
211 HP 22 MPG 5 Seats
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2.0T Premium Plus
211 HP 22 MPG 5 Seats
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3.2L Premium Plus
270 HP 20 MPG 5 Seats
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3.2L Prestige
270 HP 20 MPG 5 Seats
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2011 Audi Q5 Owner Reviews

4.50
40 Reviews
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5 stars 68%
4 stars 23%
3 stars 5%
2 stars 3%
1 star 3%
accountCircle TLV on November 15, 2021
Issues
Very excited when I bought a 2011 Q5 , used, 1 owner, Dealer serviced and under 100k miles. What a disaster. #4 cylinder died at 102k miles. Engine coil died shortly after. 103k mi catalytic converter went bad. The automatic sunshade got tangled (had to take a razor blade to it) 105k mi blower motor froze. Thousands of $s in repairs. Can’t wait to get rid of it.
accountCircle Annia Z on May 22, 2021
This car has large roof top windows beautiful dark brown leather interior.
I love my Audi. It runs smooth and the engine runs perfectly at almost 250,000 miles. The leather interior is a beautiful dark brown. The super big roof top windows are my favorite part! Buying this car was a great idea! As a 20 year old, many people are surprised I was able to buy and fully one this kind of car. For the luxury and performance of the vehicle, the price was not bad at all.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Ilinka D.

The Audi q5's handling of the road in all elements is impeccable. In addition, the vehicle provides comfort and spaciousness for all passengers. While the vehicle appears to be a smaller SUV, I have been able to many large items while the seats are folded down. Thank you.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Ilinka D.

Just like all Audis, gas mileage is horrific. Also, the shocks and struts seem to need replacing often (perhaps it is due to the fact that I live in WI and the conditions make for treacherous roads.) Thank you.

Ranks #3 Luxury Compact SUV by Owners

The 2011 Audi Q5 has an average owner rating of 4.50 out of 5 which ranks it #3 of 7 other Luxury Compact SUVs.

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2011 Volvo XC70
4.83
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2011 INFINITI EX35
4.8
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2011 Audi Q5
4.59

Ranks #1 Luxury Compact SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2011 Audi Q5 has a combined MPG of 27 which ranks it #1 of 7 other Luxury Compact SUVs.

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2011 Audi Q5
27 MPG
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2011 BMW X3
26 MPG
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2011 Volvo XC60
25 MPG

Is The 2011 Audi Q5 A Good Car?

Yes it is an excellent vehicle. Fun to drive and extremely safe. Very good on gasoline and very comfortable for my family.
Ambar P.
Great vehicle! I only drive once or twice per month. I let other family members drive it as I seldom need to drive!
James P.

How Reliable Is The 2011 Audi Q5?

Yes very reliable. Has an issue with the water pump. It also had a recall on the pistons but it is all fixed. No problem and the company is very aware of any issues and will fix fast.
Ambar P.
Only 53000 miles over 9 years. I take it in for any needed replacement at the beginning of each year!
James P.

Is The 2011 Audi Q5 A Good Value?

I got it for 15,000. But I had about 62,000 miles on it. So I find it a good deal. Also the oil gets changed every 10,000 miles.
Ambar P.
I do not recall as that was 8 years ago! I am charged 200 for all the changes at the beginning of every new year.
James P.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2011 audi q5 coolant type?

Answer: Your 2011 AudiQ5 is going to need a so-called "Violet" (purple) coolant, though I want to stress that color doesn't matter. This is branding, and also, so you don't accidentally let your critters drink the...

2011 Audi Q5: What is the oil type and capacity?

Answer: The 2011 AudiQ5 3.2 liter 6-cylinder engine is equipped with 6.6 US quarts of 5W-30 motor oil. Oil and filter changes should be scheduled every 7,500-10,000 miles or 12 months if using fully synthetic...

Does the 2011 Audi Q5 have a timing belt or chain?

Answer: The 2011 AudiQ5 does have a timing chain. You will come into many issues with an engine. A gasket may be loose and that needs to be tightened up quickly. You can have oil leaks and those need to be fixed as...
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Safety & Reliability

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Moderate Overlap Front

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Driver-side Overlap Front

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