The Comparative Analysis :
Audi SQ5 TDI competition tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. Audi Q5 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)
€ 63,300
€ 49,200
€ 63,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the SQ5 TDI competition and the Q5 3.0 TFSI are absolutely identical. Both are 182.2 inches long, 74 inches wide and 65.1 inches tall.
SQ5 TDI competition
Q5 3.0 TFSI
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
SQ5 TDI competition
Q5 3.0 TFSI
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
7.72 %
General
SQ5 TDI competition
Q5 3.0 TFSI
8R
Generation
8R
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SQ5 TDI competition
Q5 3.0 TFSI
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
CVUB
Engine Code
CTUC, CTVA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
322 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 4780 rpm
SQ5 TDI competition
322 hp
268 hp
Q5 3.0 TFSI
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SQ5 TDI competition
479 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Q5 3.0 TFSI
Performance
SQ5 TDI competition
Q5 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
SQ5 TDI competition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Q5 3.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
14.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.75 lb/hp
SQ5 TDI competition
14.21 lb/hp
15.75 lb/hp
Q5 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SQ5 TDI competition
Q5 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
SQ5 TDI competition
36 mpg
28 mpg
Q5 3.0 TFSI
29 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
706 mi
Range
548 mi
SQ5 TDI competition
706 mi
548 mi
Q5 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
161.1 kWh
SQ5 TDI competition
135.8 kWh
161.1 kWh
Q5 3.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SQ5 TDI competition
Q5 3.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










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












