Q5 vs XE SE

Audi · Jaguar

1/4 Mile winner

XE SE

Beats the Q5 by 0.09s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the XE SE beats the Q5 by a hair, finishing 0.09 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the XE SE thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power

248 hp

250 hp

0–100 km/h

6.3s

6.2s

Top speed

240 km/h

Engine

I4 Petrol

Fuel

Petrol

Torque

500 Nm

365 Nm

Price

$43,000

$50,000

Simulated race times

Distance

XE SE

100 m

6.467s

6.420s

1/8 mile

9.533s

9.467s

1/4 mile

14.271s

14.180s

1 km

25.353s

25.219s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Q5 is $43,000 vs $50,000 for the XE SE — a $7,000 gap.

FAQ

Which is faster, the Q5 or the XE SE?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the XE SE is faster, beating the Q5 by 0.09 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Q5 vs the XE SE?

The Q5 hits 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds, while the XE SE does it in 6.2 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Q5 produces 248 hp; the XE SE produces 250 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The Q5 tops out at 240 km/h, and the XE SE reaches 240 km/h.

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