You’re busy getting from Point A to Point B, so it’s important to have plenty of space from front to back—who knows who might decide to go along with you? There’s seating for up to five people in both the Lexus NX and the Audi Q5, making them perfect vehicles to accommodate your growing family.

When everyone’s along for the ride, you’ll need a spacious SUV to accommodate them. The Lexus NX provides slightly more front legroom with 41 inches compared to the Audi Q5’s 40.9 inches. In either case, there’s sure to be plenty of room, whether you’re on a double date or going to your favorite restaurant with the family.

Both vehicles can be outfitted with leather-trimmed seating for added luxury, but only the Lexus NX comes standard with NuLuxe® seating material. This synthetic leather is more durable and easier to clean than traditional leather, so you’ll still be sitting pretty after years of coffee spills and direct sunlight.

Both vehicles bring very similar performance options to the street. They both come standard with a 4-cylinder engine that produces just over 200 horsepower. You’ll find the Lexus NX has the edge when it comes to efficiency with its EPA-estimated 26 city/33 highway MPG compared to the EPA-estimated 23 city/29 highway MPG of the Q5.

With greater mileage, the Lexus will help conserve fuel and avoid more frequent fill-ups.

What about plug-in hybrid options? Both SUVs offer them. Again, that of the Lexus NX has the benefit of better efficiency. The 55 TFSI® e Plug-in hybrid of the Audi offers an EPA-estimated 61 MPGe and 23 miles of all-electric range, while the NX 450h+ provides an EPA-estimated 84 MPGe and 37 miles of all-electric range.

When you choose the Lexus NX, power comes with responsibility and efficiency!

It’s important that you feel safe every time you pull out onto the road, and you will with the Lexus Safety System+ 3.0. That’s thanks to features like the standard Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection and intersection support, which enhances radar and camera capabilities to detect any vehicles and pedestrians that might be ahead. If a potential frontal collision is detected, it can provide braking assistance to help lessen the impact.

Audi offers a similar technology in the Q5 through the Audi pre sense® city system.

Both vehicles offer systems that can automatically steer your SUV into a suitable parking spot. If you’re looking for a vehicle that looks out for you even after parking, you’ll want to choose the Lexus NX. The standard Digital Latch with Safe Exit Assist will warn you and automatically lock the doors if there’s oncoming traffic approaching from the side.