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Turbocharged Thrills or Effortless Elegance: 2026 Audi Q5 vs. 2026 Lexus NX 350

The compact luxury SUV category has no shortage of polished options, which makes the badge alone a poor way to choose between them. The 2026 Audi Q5 vs Lexus NX 350 comparison proves that point well. Both seat five, both bring confident turbocharged power, but the real differences only show up once you get past the surface.

Turbo Power Keeps Things Close

The 2026 Audi Q5 produces 268 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, giving it plenty of muscle for highway merging, passing, and everyday driving. The 2026 Lexus NX 350 turns things up slightly with 275 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque. That makes the Lexus stronger on paper, but the difference is relatively tight at just seven horsepower. Both SUVs are built around responsive turbocharged gasoline powertrains, so neither feels under-equipped for the luxury compact SUV class.

Fuel Numbers Stay Competitive

Efficiency is another area where these two stay surprisingly close. The 2026 Audi Q5 is rated at 11.0 L/100 km in the city, 8.1 L/100 km on the highway, and 9.7 L/100 km combined. The 2026 Lexus NX 350 posts 10.9 L/100 km city, 8.5 L/100 km highway, and 9.5 L/100 km combined. Lexus takes a small advantage in combined consumption, while the Audi returns the better highway figure. For Canadian drivers who spend plenty of time on longer routes, that 8.1 L/100 km highway rating is worth noticing.


A Bigger Screen Changes the Cabin

This is where the 2026 Audi Q5 vs 2026 Lexus NX 350 starts to feel much less even. The Audi Q5 features a 14.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. The Lexus NX 350 in the referenced configuration uses a 7.0-inch touchscreen, also with smartphone integration. That difference is substantial. The Audi’s larger display gives navigation, media, and vehicle controls considerably more visual space, helping the cabin feel more modern and easier to interact with at a glance. The Audi Q5 also includes features such as wireless charging, navigation, in-car Wi-Fi, memory seats, and leather seating, while the Lexus includes navigation, memory seats, and synthetic leather seating.


Cargo Space Works Harder

Both SUVs seat five, but the Audi Q5 provides noticeably more room behind them. With the rear seats up, the Audi offers 757 litres of cargo space, compared with 643 litres in the Lexus NX 350. Fold the rear seats and the gap grows, with the Audi Q5 reaching 1,710 litres versus 1,328 litres in the Lexus.


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Highlight2026 Audi Q52026 Lexus NX 350
Horsepower268 horsepower275 horsepower
Torque295 lb-ft317 lb-ft
Touchscreen14.5 inches7 inches
Cargo Behind Rear Seats757 litre643 litre
Maximum Cargo Space1,710 litre1,328 litre

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