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If you’re looking for a spacious and comfortable SUV to tackle your family adventures around Springfield, Callaway, Panama City, FL, and beyond, you probably have your eye on the Audi Q5 and the Volkswagen Tiguan.
To help you decide which is a better fit for your family, our team here at VW of Panama City has created this VW Tiguan vs. Audi Q5 comparison. As you read ahead, be sure to contact us with any questions!
Both the VW Tiguan and the Audi Q5 offer all-wheel drive systems. They constantly provide the most power to the wheels with the best grip, so you’ll have more traction on slick roads and more command around tight corners.
Shift Into Gear
The VW Tiguan is outfitted with an 8-speed automatic transmission. It provides smooth shifting and enhanced fuel economy. You may find that the standard 7-speed automatic transmission of the Audi Q5 is slightly less smooth and responsive.
Along with offering reliable performance, both the Audi Q5 and the VW Tiguan offer comfortable cabins with plenty of premium amenities. If you’re looking to maximize space, though, you’ll want to choose the VW Tiguan. It comes standard with a third-row seat that bumps the maximum seating capacity up to seven.
However, car shoppers can choose between either a 5- or 7-seat configuration in the VW Tiguan depending on their needs. The 2021 Audi Q5, on the other hand, comes standard with seating for up to five and does not offer a convenient 7-seat configuration.
Bring What You Need
If you’re heading to band practice or tackling a road trip, you’ll need plenty of cargo space. The VW Tiguan has the advantage there, too. When all the rear seats are lowered, it boasts up to 73.5 cubic feet of storage space to fit all your belongings for work, play, and everything in between.
The Audi Q5, on the other hand, tops off at just 51.9 cubic feet of maximum cargo room.
Both SUVs come with a long list of innovative features, too. First, there’s the digital instrument displays. They put all your need-to-know information, like speed, infotainment, and navigation, on the instrument panel. Plus, they can be customized to show what you need.
Driver Assistance to Boost Your Senses
To give you more peace of mind behind the wheel, the Volkswagen Tiguan comes standard with Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) systems. These features can let you know if they detect a potential collision.
If you don’t react in time, the brakes can activate automatically to help lessen the severity of an accident or avoid it altogether. The Audi Q5 offers a comparable feature to this one.
Safety Awards
The Volkswagen Tiguan has also been named an 2021 TOP SAFETY PICK by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) when equipped with the available Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) with dynamic cornering headlights. In comparison, the Audi Q5 has not been given this title.
Now that you know what the Audi Q5 and the VW Tiguan can bring to the streets of Springfield, Callaway, and Panama City, Florida, the only thing left to do is choose your favorite. If you want more seating and advanced standard safety, the VW Tiguan is what you need. Come experience it firsthand at VW of Panama City.
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