The Comparative Analysis :

Audi Q5 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 14) vs. Audi SQ5 TDI plus tiptronic (15 - 17)

€ 50,300
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 14) Q5 3.0 TDI
€ 68,200
 Audi SQ5 TDI plus tiptronic (15 - 17) SQ5 TDI plus
€ 50,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Q5 3.0 TDI is 0.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the SQ5 TDI plus.
Q5 3.0 TDI
SQ5 TDI plus
65.1
Blueprint Audi Q5 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
74
82.2
63.9
Blueprint Audi SQ5 TDI plus tiptronic (15 - 17)
75.2
82.2
74 in
Width
75.2 in
82.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.2 in
65.1 in
Height
63.9 in
Blueprint Audi Q5 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
110.5
182.2
Blueprint Audi SQ5 TDI plus tiptronic (15 - 17)
110.7
182.8
182.2 in
Length
182.8 in
110.5 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Q5 3.0 TDI
SQ5 TDI plus
4266 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5357 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5699 lb
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
6.75 %
Audi SQ5 TDI plus tiptronic (15 - 17)

General

Q5 3.0 TDI
SQ5 TDI plus
8R
Generation
8R
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Q5 3.0 TDI
SQ5 TDI plus
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CDUD
Engine Code
DEHA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 4100 rpm
Q5 3.0 TDI
242 hp
335 hp
SQ5 TDI plus
428 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Q5 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
SQ5 TDI plus

Performance

Q5 3.0 TDI
SQ5 TDI plus
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Q5 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

SQ5 TDI plus

▶ REPLAY
17.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.66 lb/hp
Q5 3.0 TDI
17.63 lb/hp
13.66 lb/hp
SQ5 TDI plus

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Q5 3.0 TDI
SQ5 TDI plus
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Q5 3.0 TDI
37 mpg
36 mpg
SQ5 TDI plus
33 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
728 mi
Range
706 mi
Q5 3.0 TDI
728 mi
706 mi
SQ5 TDI plus
Environmental Impact
131.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
135.8 kWh
Q5 3.0 TDI
131.6 kWh
135.8 kWh
SQ5 TDI plus
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Q5 3.0 TDI
SQ5 TDI plus
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft