Q5 vs GX

Compare two new cars by price, estimated monthly payment, fuel economy, and other specifications. Data comes from the CarPayCheck.com catalog and uses your selected financing terms.

Specifications

  Q5 GX
Manufacturer Audi Lexus
Starting price
Monthly payment
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline
Fuel economy 24.0 mpg 17.0 mpg
CO₂ emissions 369 g/mi 505 g/mi
Annual maintenance cost

Common issues

Audi Q5

Common-issue data is not available yet.

Lexus GX

The 2019-2023 Lexus GX460 with the 4.6L V8 can develop a coolant leak in the valley between the cylinder banks, often from the valley-pipe O-rings or gaskets under the intake manifold. Symptoms include a sweet coolant smell, dropping coolant level with no obvious external leak, a possible low-coolant warning, and eventual overheating if ignored. The 2024 and newer GX550 uses a different twin-turbo V6 and is not affected by this specific issue. Repair typically requires removing the intake manifold and replacing the valley gaskets or O-rings.

About this comparison

Audi Q5 and Lexus GX suit different driving needs. The main differences below cover price, monthly payment, fuel economy, and running costs.

Both models use Gasoline. Fuel economy is Q5 — 24.0 mpg; GX — 17.0 mpg. Q5 uses less energy in everyday driving.

The final choice is about more than numbers: annual distance, city or highway use, and the space your household needs all matter. Use the CarPayCheck.com calculator to apply your financing terms and evaluate both cars in your situation.

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