2016 Audi SQ5

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Rating9.3

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$53,300 - $60,800
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Impressive engine output

Some competitors save more fuel

Black Optics package gets 20-inch wheels

Swift acceleration and great feedback from the brake pedal

The steering wheel feels vague

Red brake calipers

Carefully-crafted cabin

Dated infotainment system

Optional jet gray diamond-stitched upholstery

The base trim gets available adaptive damping suspension

Specs & Features

$53,300

price

354 hp @ 6000 rpm

horsepower

346 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

torque

TBD

transmission

3.0L 6cyl AWD 8A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2016 Audi SQ5 is a proud member of the compact SUV segment, locking horns with cars like the Porsche Macan S, the BMW X3 xDrive 35i, and the Volvo XC60 T6. Spread across 2 trims, the SQ5 starts off at a base price of MSRP of $53,300 and carries on to $60,800. Its 3.0L supercharged V6 and an 8-speed automatic transmission give the SUV 354 horsepower and 346 lb-ft of torque. With that, it manages a 0-60 of 5.0 seconds and boasts a towing capacity of 4,400 pounds. Moving to fuel economy, the SQ5 manages to get a combined EPA rating of 19 MPG, which is below average for the class, with most of its rivals reaching slightly higher numbers. It also has a ground clearance of 7.9 inches.

Buying Advice

Instead of spending more on the upper Prestige trim, we think you should go with the base Premium Plus and invest in the Technology Package and Luxury Package which cost $4,500 and $2,100 respectively.

Trims

    Premium Plus
    $53,300 onwards
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • 20-inch machined aluminum Wheels
    • Alcantara simulated suede Seat trim
    • AM/FM/Satellite-Prep
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Front & rear fog/driving lights
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers
    Prestige
    $53,300 onwards
    • Engine: 3.0L 6cyl AWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 354 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 346 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.1 sec
    • Top Speed: 155 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 19 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$53,300- $60,800

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

9.34

Horsepower

354 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

346 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

Capacity

5

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$54,700- $71,500

Gasoline

8.63

300 hp @ 5800 rpm

300 lb.-ft. @ 1300 rpm

5

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$38,950- $46,800

Gasoline

8.59

240 hp @ 5000 rpm

260 lb.-ft. @ 1450 rpm

5

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$38,950- $40,950

Gasoline

8.09

241 hp @ 5550 rpm

273 lb.-ft. @ 1300 rpm

5

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$52,600- $73,900

Gasoline

8.12

340 hp @ 5500 rpm

339 lb.-ft. @ 1450 rpm

5

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$43,950- $65,700

Gasoline

8.3

250 hp @ 5600 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

5

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2016 Audi SQ5 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    2016 Audi SQ5

    Ranked #1

    5.1 sec14.0 sec155 mph
    5.1 sec13.6 sec156 mph
    6 sec-93 mph
    2016 BMW X5

    Ranked #3

    6.3 sec--
    2016 BMW X3

    Ranked #4

    6.6 sec15 sec123 mph
    7.7 sec15.8 sec112 mph

    2016 Audi SQ5 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      2016 Audi SQ5

      Ranked #3

      17 mpg24 mpg19 mpg19.8 gal.336.6/475.2 mi.
      22 mpg26 mpg24 mpg18.8 gal.413.6/488.8 mi.
      22 mpg28 mpg24 mpg17.4 gal.382.80/487.20 mi.
      2016 BMW X3

      Ranked #1

      21 mpg28 mpg24 mpg17.7 gal.371.7/495.6 mi.
      2016 BMW X5

      Ranked #2

      18 mpg25 mpg21 mpg22.4 gal.403.2/560 mi.
      17 mpg23 mpg19 mpg19.8 gal.336.6/455.4 mi.

      2016 Audi SQ5 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        2016 Audi SQ5

        Ranked #6

        183 in.75.2 in.65.3 in.8 in.110.5 in.
        194.8 in.79.1 in.69.9 in.9.3 in.117.5 in.
        2016 BMW X5

        Ranked #2

        192.4 in.76.3 in.69.4 in.8.2 in.115.5 in.
        184.3 in.82.6 in.63.9 in.7.8 in.110.5 in.
        2016 BMW X3

        Ranked #4

        183.8 in.74.1 in.66.1 in.8 in.110.6 in.
        183.3 in.74.4 in.64.5 in.7 in.113.1 in.

        2016 Audi SQ5 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          2016 Audi SQ5

          Ranked #3

          29.1 cu.ft.63 cu.ft.57.3 cu.ft.
          41.8 cu.ft.103.8 cu.ft.85.7 cu.ft.
          2016 BMW X5

          Ranked #2

          35.8 cu.ft.94 cu.ft.63.4 cu.ft.
          17.7 cu.ft.-53 cu.ft.
          20.5 cu.ft.-28.5 cu.ft.
          2016 BMW X3

          Ranked #6

          27.6 cu.ft.104 cu.ft.15.5 cu.ft.

          2016 Audi SQ5 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            2016 Audi SQ5

            Ranked #1

            57.3 cu.ft.29.1 cu.ft.57.3 cu.ft.98 ft.
            85.7 cu.ft.41.8 cu.ft.85.7 cu.ft.78 ft.
            28.5 cu.ft.20.5 cu.ft.28.5 cu.ft.-
            53 cu.ft.17.7 cu.ft.53 cu.ft.-
            2016 BMW X3

            Ranked #5

            15.5 cu.ft.27.6 cu.ft.15.5 cu.ft.-
            2016 BMW X5

            Ranked #6

            63.4 cu.ft.35.8 cu.ft.63.4 cu.ft.-

            2016 Audi SQ5 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              2016 Audi SQ5

              Ranked #4

              4400 lbs.1047 lbs.4420 lbs.
              2016 BMW X5

              Ranked #1

              5952 lbs.1110 lbs.4680 lbs.
              5291 lbs.1510 lbs.4112 lbs.
              5000 lbs.1712 lbs.4394 lbs.
              2016 BMW X3

              Ranked #5

              3500 lbs.910 lbs.4030 lbs.
              3500 lbs.1466 lbs.3892 lbs.

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