The Comparative Analysis :
Audi SQ5 TDI plus tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI quattro (12 - 15)
€ 68,200

€ 42,200

€ 68,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200
ⓘ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 SQ5 TDI plus is 0.6 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Q5 2.0 TFSI.
SQ5 TDI plus
Q5 2.0 TFSI
63.9
75.2
82.2
65.1
74
82.2
75.2 in
Width
74 in
82.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.2 in
63.9 in
Height
65.1 in
110.7
182.8
110.5
182.2
182.8 in
Length
182.2 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
110.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SQ5 TDI plus
Q5 2.0 TFSI
4575 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb

Weight Difference:
617 lb
13.49 %

General
SQ5 TDI plus
Q5 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SQ5 TDI plus
Q5 2.0 TFSI
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DEHA
Engine Code
CNCD
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4500 rpm
SQ5 TDI plus
335 hp
221 hp
Q5 2.0 TFSI
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SQ5 TDI plus
516 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Q5 2.0 TFSI
Performance
SQ5 TDI plus
Q5 2.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

SQ5 TDI plus
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Q5 2.0 TFSI
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13.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.9 lb/hp
SQ5 TDI plus
13.66 lb/hp
17.9 lb/hp
Q5 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SQ5 TDI plus
Q5 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SQ5 TDI plus
36 mpg
31 mpg
Q5 2.0 TFSI
30 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
706 mi
Range
613 mi
SQ5 TDI plus
706 mi
613 mi
Q5 2.0 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).
144 kWh
SQ5 TDI plus
135.8 kWh
144 kWh
Q5 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SQ5 TDI plus
Q5 2.0 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