DecodedCarsAudi Q5 vs Lincoln Corsair
2026 Audi Q5 vs 2026 Lincoln Corsair — two small SUVs compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.
The short version
The Lincoln Corsair is more fuel-efficient: 33 vs 24 MPG combined in its best version.
That works out to about $1,350 a year less in fuel for the Lincoln Corsair (EPA estimate, 15,000 miles).
The Audi Q5 is the bigger car, about 5 inches longer.
Across all model years since 2005, the Audi Q5 has had fewer recall campaigns (34 vs 38).
The two cars
The 2026 Audi Q5 is a small SUV offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive. It measures about 186 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 111-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,343 lb (4dr SUV).
The 2026 Lincoln Corsair is a small SUV offered with 2 engines (2.5L 4-cyl and 2.0L 4-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and part-time 4-wheel drive, front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. It measures about 181 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 107-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,858 lb (4dr SUV AWD).
Buying used? The 2024 Q5 and the 2024 Corsair have the fewest problems in our data; avoid the 2018 Q5 and the 2021 Corsair.
Basics
Efficiency
Performance & space
Safety & reliability
Interest
Green = clearly better. Prices are not included. How we calculate this →
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Audi Q5 if…
- You want more room (5 in longer)
Choose the Lincoln Corsair if…
- You want lower fuel bills (33 vs 24 MPG)
- You want something easier to park (5 in shorter)
- You want a hybrid or electric option
Pros & cons of each
2026 Audi Q5
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
2026 Lincoln Corsair
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 33 MPG combined — 27% better than the average 2026 small SUV (25.9 MPG).
- Plug-in hybrid version availableOffered as a plug-in hybrid as well as gas.
- AWD / 4WD available
- 5 recallsMore than similar models (about 1). Confirm repairs with the VIN.
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