The Comparative Analysis :
Audi SQ5 TFSI tiptronic (17 - 18) vs. Audi Q5 40 TDI quattro S tronic (18 - ..)
€ 65,400

€ 47,300

€ 65,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,300
ⓘ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 width, but the SQ5 TFSI is 0.3 inches longer and 0.9 inches lower.
SQ5 TFSI
Q5 40 TDI
64.4
74.5
84.3
65.3
74.5
84.3
74.5 in
Width
74.5 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
64.4 in
Height
65.3 in
111.2
183.9
111
183.6
183.9 in
Length
183.6 in
111.2 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
SQ5 TFSI
Q5 40 TDI
4288 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.13 %

General
SQ5 TFSI
Q5 40 TDI
FY
Generation
FY
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)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SQ5 TFSI
Q5 40 TDI
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CTUD, CTXA, CWGD
Engine Code
DESA, DETA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
349 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
SQ5 TFSI
349 hp
187 hp
Q5 40 TDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SQ5 TFSI
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Q5 40 TDI
Performance
SQ5 TFSI
Q5 40 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

SQ5 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Q5 40 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.75 lb/hp
SQ5 TFSI
12.29 lb/hp
21.75 lb/hp
Q5 40 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SQ5 TFSI
Q5 40 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
43 mpg
SQ5 TFSI
28 mpg
43 mpg
Q5 40 TDI
22 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
524 mi
Range
734 mi
SQ5 TFSI
524 mi
734 mi
Q5 40 TDI
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
113.1 kWh
SQ5 TFSI
157.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
Q5 40 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SQ5 TFSI
Q5 40 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data