The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Audi SQ5 TDI competition tiptronic (15 - 17)
€ 52,400

€ 63,300

€ 52,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length, but the Q5 3.0 TDI is 0.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller.
Q5 3.0 TDI
SQ5 TDI competition
65.2
74.7
82.2
65.1
74
82.2
74.7 in
Width
74 in
82.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.2 in
65.2 in
Height
65.1 in
110.5
182.2
110.5
182.2
182.2 in
Length
182.2 in
110.5 in
Wheelbase
110.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Q5 3.0 TDI
SQ5 TDI competition
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5490 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
5.79 %

General
Q5 3.0 TDI
SQ5 TDI competition
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 competition
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CTBA
Engine Code
CVUB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 0 rpm
Q5 3.0 TDI
254 hp
322 hp
SQ5 TDI competition
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Q5 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
SQ5 TDI competition
Performance
Q5 3.0 TDI
SQ5 TDI competition
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Q5 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

SQ5 TDI competition
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16.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.21 lb/hp
Q5 3.0 TDI
16.97 lb/hp
14.21 lb/hp
SQ5 TDI competition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Q5 3.0 TDI
SQ5 TDI competition
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Q5 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
36 mpg
SQ5 TDI competition
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
777 mi
Range
706 mi
Q5 3.0 TDI
777 mi
706 mi
SQ5 TDI competition
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
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
123.4 kWh
135.8 kWh
SQ5 TDI competition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Q5 3.0 TDI
SQ5 TDI competition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 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