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Audi Q5 vs. Q5 Sportback vs. SQ5

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Which Q5 Setup Should You Choose?

Capturing attention and hearts since its 2008 introduction, the Audi Q5 is everything you’ve come to expect from the brand, including striking style, impactful road presence, and an interior featuring cutting-edge technology. Not only that, but the model only recently entered its third generation, meaning that drivers across greater Louisville can truly expect the best of the best out of the Q5. There’s just one issue: the Q5 comes in four different model variations, including the performance-forward SQ5, and Sportback body styles for both the Q5 and SQ5. That transforms a simple choice to one involving 4 different ‘personalities’ of the Q5, which is why Audi Louisville put together this comparison guide which should help you make an informed choice and pick out the Audi Q5 that works for your family situation, preferences, and driving style.
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Audi Q5 vs. Q5 Sportback vs. SQ5: Quick Comparison

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Q5Q5 SportbackSQ5SQ5 Sportback
Starting MSRP*$52,800$55,100$65,400$66,800
PurposeLuxury, comfort, versatilityLuxury, comfort, versatilityLuxury, performance, sporty drivingLuxury, performance, sporty driving
Engine2.0L I-4 Turbo2.0L I-4 Turbo3.0L V6 Turbo3.0L V6 Turbo
Horsepower268268362362
Torque295 LB-FT295 LB-FT406 LB-FT406 LB-FT
0-60 MPH5.8 seconds5.8 seconds4.6 seconds4.6 seconds
Fuel Economy (city/highway/combined)21/29/2421/29/2421/28/2321/28/23
Leg Room (front/rear)40.9/38.0 inches40.9/38.0 inches40.6/38.0 inches40.6/38.0 inches
Head Room (front/rear)38.2/37.8 inches38.0/37.9 inches38.2/37.8 inches38.0/37.9 inches
Cargo Volume (standard/max)27.6/56.9 cubic feet24.5/53.1 cubic feet27.6/57.1 cubic feet25.4/53.3 cubic feet
Audi Q5

Q5

The Q5 is the perfect vehicle for those seeking an everyday luxury SUV that delivers everything needed, in terms of practicality and comfort — all at an accessible starting price. It offers both the most cargo space and the most passenger space of any of its variants, making it ideal for families who need to fit up to five people inside, along with a healthy collection of travel bags, sports equipment, or a week’s worth of groceries. Inside the cabin, a 14.5-inch multimedia display is the portal to infotainment for everyone on the trip, while its status as an IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus offers peace of mind.

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Audi Q5 Sportback

Q5 Sportback

Like everything about the Q5, but wish it came in a sleeker, sportier package? That’s exactly why the Q5 Sportback exists. Just about everything in the Q5 Sportback is identical to what can be found in the Q5, with only a couple exceptions. The most obvious is its body style, as the Q5 Sportback includes a sloping rear roofline that gives it a sleek appearance. A less noticeable difference involves the wheels; the Q5 comes with standard 18-inch wheels, while the Q5 Sportback starts at 19 inches, with 20 inches available, offering enhanced steering responsiveness and stability.

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Audi SQ5

SQ5

If you’re looking for pure Audi muscle and performance, the SQ5 might be your move. The primary difference between the SQ5 and the Q5 is an engine upgrade to a 3.0-liter V6 that delivers 362 horsepower and 406 LB-FT of torque. The result? A luxury SUV that lays down acceleration numbers worthy of a sports car, including a 0-60 time of 4.6 seconds. Additionally, the 20-inch wheels that are an option on the Q5 Sportback are now standard here (as well as on the SQ5 Sportback) meaning that you’ll enjoy a road feel worthy of its power.

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Audi SQ5 Sportback

SQ5 Sportback

Just as the Q5 Sportback provides a sportier alternative to the Q5, so does the SQ5 Sportback relative to the SQ5. The result is an elite blend of style and performance, once sure to turn heads both upon making an appearance, then while zipping away at a 0-60 time that matches the standard SQ5. As with the Q5 Sportback, there are some tradeoffs made in terms of cabin space, but they’re surprisingly modest. In fact, the SQ5 Sportback offers a maximum of 53.3 cubic feet of room, not terribly shy of the 56.9 inside the Q5 or the 57.1 offered by the SQ5.

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Shop Audi Louisville for Q5 and SQ5 Models

Hopefully, this guide has given you a foundation of what to expect from the four different models within the Audi Q5 lineup, but if you still have further questions, never fear! The team at Audi Louisville is ready and waiting to assist you, and our decades of collective experience can help you locate your perfect vehicle. Stop in today to see any Audi model up close, then take your favorites for a test drive!

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