The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI quattro S tronic (09 - 12) vs. Audi SQ5 TDI tiptronic (13 - 15)
€ 48,200

€ 60,600

€ 48,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Q5 3.2 FSI and the SQ5 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 182.2 inches long, 74 inches wide and 65.1 inches tall.
Q5 3.2 FSI
SQ5 TDI
65.1
74
82.2
65.1
74
82.2
74 in
Width
74 in
82.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.2 in
65.1 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 3.2 FSI
SQ5 TDI
4145 lb
Curb Weight
4266 lb
5324 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5357 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.84 %

General
Q5 3.2 FSI
SQ5 TDI
8R
Generation
8R
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 3.2 FSI
SQ5 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CALB
Engine Code
CGQB, CVUC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
266 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 0 rpm
Q5 3.2 FSI
266 hp
309 hp
SQ5 TDI
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Q5 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
SQ5 TDI
Performance
Q5 3.2 FSI
SQ5 TDI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Q5 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

SQ5 TDI
▶ REPLAY
15.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.81 lb/hp
Q5 3.2 FSI
15.58 lb/hp
13.81 lb/hp
SQ5 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Q5 3.2 FSI
SQ5 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Q5 3.2 FSI
25 mpg
35 mpg
SQ5 TDI
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
501 mi
Range
685 mi
Q5 3.2 FSI
501 mi
685 mi
SQ5 TDI
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
139.9 kWh
Q5 3.2 FSI
176.2 kWh
139.9 kWh
SQ5 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Q5 3.2 FSI
SQ5 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft