2025 Audi All-new Q5 Sportback
midsize luxury SUV / 4-door SUV
Award applies only to vehicles built after July 2025
Small overlap front
The small overlap front evaluation consists of a driver-side and a passenger-side component. If the results of the two evaluations differ, then the combined small overlap rating is equal to the lower rating.
Driver-side
Tested vehicle: 2025 Audi All-new Q5 4-door 4wd
Rating applies to 2025 models
The All-new Audi Q5 and Q5 Sportback were introduced for the 2025 model year. For the 2025 model year only, both Q5 models were renamed the All-new Audi Q5 and All-new Audi Q5 Sportback, because both models were built concurrently with previous generation Q5 models. Driver-side small overlap ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test of a 2025 All-new Q5 conducted by Volkswagen/Audi.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall driver-side evaluation | |
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Hip/thigh | |
| Lower leg/foot | |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics | |
Technical measurements for this test
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | VTN2512 |
| Lower occupant compartment | |
| Lower hinge pillar max (cm) | 5 |
| Footrest (cm) | 8 |
| Left toepan (cm) | 5 |
| Brake pedal (cm) | 6 |
| Parking brake (cm) | 0 |
| Rocker panel lateral average (cm) | 0 |
| Upper occupant compartment | |
| Steering column | 4 |
| Upper hinge pillar max (cm) | 4 |
| Upper dash (cm) | 7 |
| Lower instrument panel (cm) | 9 |
Driver injury measures
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | VTN2512 |
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 156 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.4 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 5 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.23 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 30 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 0.4 |
| Right | 0.1 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 1 |
| Right | 0 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.22 |
| Right | 0.27 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 1.3 |
| Right | 1.4 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 47 |
| Right | 57 |
Passenger-side
Tested vehicle: 2025 Audi All-new Q5 4-door 4wd
Rating applies to 2025 models
The All-new Audi Q5 and Q5 Sportback were introduced for the 2025 model year. For the 2025 model year only, both Q5 models were renamed the All-new Audi Q5 and All-new Audi Q5 Sportback, because both models were built concurrently with previous generation Q5 models. Passenger-side small overlap ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test of a 2025 All-new Q5 conducted by Volkswagen/Audi.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall passenger-side evaluation | |
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Hip/thigh | |
| Lower leg/foot | |
| Passenger restraints and dummy kinematics | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Hip/thigh | |
| Lower leg/foot | |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics | |
Technical measurements for this test
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on passenger side
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | VTP2512 |
| Lower occupant compartment | |
| Lower hinge pillar max (cm) | 7 |
| Footrest (cm) | 13 |
| Right toepan (cm) | 9 |
| Center toepan (cm) | 4 |
| Rocker panel lateral average (cm) | 0 |
| Upper occupant compartment | |
| Center dash (cm) | 6 |
| Upper hinge pillar max (cm) | 4 |
| Upper dash (cm) | 8 |
| Right lower dash (cm) | 8 |
Passenger injury measures
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | VTP2512 |
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 180 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.9 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 21 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.22 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 29 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 0.8 |
| Right | 0.8 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 2 |
| Right | 4 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.55 |
| Right | 0.40 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 1.9 |
| Right | 2.6 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 97 |
| Right | 84 |
Driver injury measures
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | VTP2512 |
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 71 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.6 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 6 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.18 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 33 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 0.1 |
| Right | 0.1 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.19 |
| Right | 0.13 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 0.4 |
| Right | 0.4 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 40 |
| Right | 38 |
Moderate overlap front: updated test
Tested vehicle: 2025 Audi Q5 TFSI quattro 4-door 4wd
Rating applies to 2025 models
The All-new Audi Q5 and Q5 Sportback were introduced for the 2025 model year. For the 2025 model year only, both Q5 models were renamed the All-new Audi Q5 and All-new Audi Q5 Sportback, because both models were built concurrently with previous generation Q5 models.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall evaluation | |
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Thigh/hip | |
| Leg/foot | |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics | |
| Rear passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Thigh | |
| Rear passenger restraints and dummy kinematics | |
Technical measurements for this test
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | CEF2546 |
| Footwell intrusion | |
| Footrest (cm) | 1 |
| Left (cm) | 1 |
| Center (cm) | 3 |
| Right (cm) | 1 |
| Brake pedal (cm) | 1 |
| Instrument panel rearward movement | |
| Left (cm) | 0 |
| Right (cm) | 0 |
| Steering column movement | |
| Upward (cm) | -2 |
| Rearward (cm) | -7 |
| A-pillar rearward movement (cm) | 0 |
Driver injury measures
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | CEF2546 |
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 133 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.3 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 9 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.28 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 30 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 0.1 |
| Right | 0.2 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 1 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.24 |
| Right | 0.92 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 1.4 |
| Right | 5.2 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 51 |
| Right | 60 |
Rear passenger injury measures
| Test ID | CEF2546 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 for head contact during forward excursion | no contact |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.6 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.4 |
| Maximum Nij for head contact during forward excursion | no contact |
| Chest | |
| Chest index | 39 |
| Shoulder belt tension (kN) | 4.5 |
| Thigh (kN) | |
| Left femur compression | 0.2 |
| Right femur compression | 0.2 |
Side: updated test
Tested vehicle: 2025 Audi All-new Q5 4-door 4wd
Rating applies to 2025 models
The All-new Audi Q5 and Q5 Sportback were introduced for the 2025 model year. For the 2025 model year only, both Q5 models were renamed the All-new Audi Q5 and All-new Audi Q5 Sportback, because both models were built concurrently with previous generation Q5 models. Side impact ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test of a 2025 All-new Q5 conducted by Volkswagen/Audi.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall evaluation | |
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Torso | |
| Pelvis | |
| Driver head protection | |
| Rear passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Torso | |
| Pelvis | |
| Rear passenger head protection | |
Technical measurements for this test
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | VTS2517 |
| B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm) | -18.5 |
| Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline. | |
Driver injury measures
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | VTS2517 |
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 81 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.3 |
| Compression (kN) | -0.1 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral deflection (mm) | 27 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 0.6 |
| Torso | |
| Maximum deflection (mm) | 24 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 22 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 4.39 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.35 |
| Pelvis | |
| Combined force (kN) | 4.0 |
Passenger injury measures
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | VTS2517 |
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 139 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.7 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.1 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral deflection (mm) | 21 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 1.0 |
| Torso | |
| Maximum deflection (mm) | 33 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 28 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 3.70 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.38 |
| Pelvis | |
| Combined force (kN) | 3.0 |
Headlights
Ratings are given for 4 different headlight variations available on this vehicle.
(1) Trim level(s): Premium trim; built after July 2025
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Low-beam headlight type | LED projector |
| High-beam headlight type | LED projector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
|
Overall rating | |
| Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination: | |
Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was fair on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was fair on the sharp right and sharp left curves and inadequate on the gradual right and gradual left curves.
The low beams never exceeded glare limits.
High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was inadequate in all 4 tests.
High-beam assist compensates for some limitations of this vehicle's low beams on the straightaway and all 4 curves.
Technical measurements for this test
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Trim level(s) |
|
| Low-beam headlight type | LED projector |
| High-beam headlight type | LED projector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
|
Overall rating Applies to 2025 models built after July 2025 |
| LOW BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
Amount glare exceeded threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 86.8 m | None |
| Straightaway left edge | 52.8 m | None |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 51.4 m | None |
| 250m radius left curve, right edge | 38.2 m | None |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 49.8 m | None |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 47.7 m | None |
| HIGH BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 157.1 m |
| Straightaway left edge | 156.4 m |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 60.3 m |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 61.4 m |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 51.5 m |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 49.7 m |
(2) Trim level(s): Premium Plus trim; built after July 2025, Prestige trim; built after July 2025
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Low-beam headlight type | LED projector |
| High-beam headlight type | LED reflector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
|
Overall rating | |
| Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination: | |
Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was good in all 4 tests.
The low beams created some glare.
High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on the right side of the road and fair on the left side. On curves, visibility was good on the gradual left and gradual right curves and fair on the sharp right and sharp left curves.
High-beam assist compensates for some limitations of this vehicle's low beams on both left curves and on the gradual right curve.
Technical measurements for this test
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Trim level(s) |
|
| Low-beam headlight type | LED projector |
| High-beam headlight type | LED reflector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
|
Overall rating Applies to 2025 models built after July 2025 |
| LOW BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
Amount glare exceeded threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 112.9 m | None |
| Straightaway left edge | 70.1 m | None |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 68.8 m | 44.0% |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 66.8 m | 46.1% |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 62.1 m | 73.4% |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 58.5 m | 121.8% |
| HIGH BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 143.3 m |
| Straightaway left edge | 141.8 m |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 75.5 m |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 77.8 m |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 63.4 m |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 61.1 m |
(3) Trim level(s): Premium Plus trim; built before August 2025, Prestige trim; built before August 2025
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Low-beam headlight type | LED projector |
| High-beam headlight type | LED reflector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
|
Overall rating | |
| Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination: | |
Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was good on both right curves and fair on both left curves.
The low beams never exceeded glare limits.
High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was inadequate on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was fair in all 4 tests.
High-beam assist compensates for some limitations of this vehicle's low beams on the straightaway, on both left curves and on the gradual right curve.
Technical measurements for this test
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Trim level(s) |
|
| Low-beam headlight type | LED projector |
| High-beam headlight type | LED reflector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
|
Overall rating Applies to 2025 models built before August 2025 |
| LOW BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
Amount glare exceeded threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 92.9 m | None |
| Straightaway left edge | 63.0 m | None |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 66.0 m | None |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 56.4 m | None |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 60.6 m | None |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 53.3 m | None |
| HIGH BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 112.3 m |
| Straightaway left edge | 108.3 m |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 71.8 m |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 72.6 m |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 60.0 m |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 58.1 m |
(4) Trim level(s): Premium trim; built before August 2025
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Low-beam headlight type | LED projector |
| High-beam headlight type | LED projector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
|
Overall rating | |
| Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination: | |
Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was fair on the left side of the road and inadequate on the right side. On curves, visibility was fair on the sharp right curve and inadequate on the gradual right and both left curves.
The low beams never exceeded glare limits.
High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on the right side of the road and inadequate on the left side. On curves, visibility was inadequate in all 4 tests.
High-beam assist compensates for some limitations of this vehicle's low beams on the straightaway and all 4 curves.
Technical measurements for this test
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Trim level(s) |
|
| Low-beam headlight type | LED projector |
| High-beam headlight type | LED projector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
|
Overall rating Applies to 2025 models built before August 2025 |
| LOW BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
Amount glare exceeded threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 61.5 m | None |
| Straightaway left edge | 45.7 m | None |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 52.8 m | None |
| 250m radius left curve, right edge | 35.8 m | None |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 47.9 m | None |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 42.9 m | None |
| HIGH BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 145.3 m |
| Straightaway left edge | 122.6 m |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 61.4 m |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 57.3 m |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 48.5 m |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 45.7 m |