The Comparative Analysis :
Audi SQ5 TDI plus tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. Audi Q5 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
€ 68,200
€ 50,300
€ 68,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,300
ⓘ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 3.0 TDI.
SQ5 TDI plus
Q5 3.0 TDI
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 3.0 TDI
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4266 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5357 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
6.75 %
General
SQ5 TDI plus
Q5 3.0 TDI
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)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SQ5 TDI plus
Q5 3.0 TDI
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
DEHA
Engine Code
CDUD
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
SQ5 TDI plus
335 hp
242 hp
Q5 3.0 TDI
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SQ5 TDI plus
516 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Q5 3.0 TDI
Performance
SQ5 TDI plus
Q5 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
SQ5 TDI plus
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Q5 3.0 TDI
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13.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.63 lb/hp
SQ5 TDI plus
13.66 lb/hp
17.63 lb/hp
Q5 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SQ5 TDI plus
Q5 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SQ5 TDI plus
36 mpg
37 mpg
Q5 3.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
706 mi
Range
728 mi
SQ5 TDI plus
706 mi
728 mi
Q5 3.0 TDI
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).
131.6 kWh
SQ5 TDI plus
135.8 kWh
131.6 kWh
Q5 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SQ5 TDI plus
Q5 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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
