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Audi Q5 vs Lexus RX: The Compact Luxury SUV Showdown

Both are best-sellers. Only one comes standard with AWD.

The Lexus RX has been a luxury SUV staple for years. The Audi Q5 is the benchmark compact luxury SUV. Both excellent — but when you dig into the details, the Q5 consistently delivers more where it counts: standard AWD, sharper performance, and a lower price of entry.

AWD: Advantage Q5 — By Default

The Q5 comes with legendary quattro all-wheel drive standard on every model. The Lexus RX? You pay extra for AWD. In Louisiana, where summer storms hit fast and roads get slippery, having AWD standard isn't a luxury — it's the right call. With the Q5, you don't have to think about it. It's just there.

▲ Advantage: Audi Q5

Performance: Advantage Q5

Metric	Audi Q5	Lexus RX 350 AWD
Horsepower	268 hp	275 hp
Torque	295 lb-ft	317 lb-ft
0–60 mph	5.8 sec	6.8–7.0 sec

The RX edges the Q5 on paper horsepower, but the Q5 reaches 60 mph a full second faster. The Q5 puts its power to the road more efficiently — that's what standard AWD and Audi's 7-speed S tronic transmission deliver. Numbers on a spec sheet don't tell the whole story. The road does.

▲ Advantage: Audi Q5

Efficiency: Advantage Q5

Audi Q5

21 / 29 MPG

City / Highway — with standard quattro AWD

Lexus RX 350 AWD

21 / 28 MPG

City / Highway — AWD adds to the price

Essentially equal fuel economy — but the Q5 gets there without sacrificing performance. Better highway MPG means more miles between stops on those Baton Rouge to New Orleans runs.

▲ Advantage: Audi Q5

Value: Advantage Q5

Audi Q5

$52,800

Standard quattro AWD included. No upcharge.

Lexus RX 350 AWD

$53,575+

AWD trim costs more — and it's still slower to 60.

The Q5 is cheaper, faster, and comes with standard AWD. The math is simple.

▲ Advantage: Audi Q5

Built for Louisiana Roads

Baton Rouge drivers know what Louisiana weather demands. Summer storms, wet highways, and roads that punish the unprepared. Standard quattro AWD in every Q5 — not an option, not an upgrade. Just standard. Whether you're commuting on I-10, heading to NOLA for the weekend, or catching a Saints game, the Q5 is ready before you are.

Why Choose Audi Baton Rouge?

Your Local Audi Dealer

Serving Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette and all of Louisiana.

Certified Audi Technicians

Factory-trained service team who know every Audi inside and out.

Audi Financial Services

Competitive rates, flexible leasing, and fast approvals.

Standard quattro AWD

Every Audi we sell comes with legendary quattro AWD — no upcharge.

Come Drive the Q5. The Difference Is Immediate.

Visit Audi Baton Rouge at 11955 Airline Hwy or explore our inventory online.

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