2025 Audi SQ5 Sportback
Starting MSRP
$61,800
to $73,000
About the 2025 Audi SQ5 Sportback
The 2025 Audi SQ5 Sportback presents a performance-oriented luxury crossover proposition, anchored by a turbocharged 3.0L 6-cylinder engine producing 349 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. This all-wheel-drive machine features an 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission across several configurations, facilitating its spirited output. Fuel economy data indicates a combined 21 MPG, breaking down to 19 MPG city and 24 MPG highway, utilizing recommended premium unleaded fuel. With a starting potential near $61,800 and reaching up to $73,000 across six available trims, the SQ5 Sportback balances robust power figures with practical crossover dimensions (184.6 inches in length). Cargo capacity remains useful at 24.7 cubic feet, supporting its versatile, performance-focused mission.
Key Highlights
Power Output
The standard 3.0L 6-cylinder engine generates 349 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque, ensuring brisk acceleration capabilities within the segment.
Efficiency Metrics
The vehicle maintains a competitive 21 MPG combined rating, offering 24 MPG on the highway for extended driving efficiency.
Wheelbase and Stance
A substantial 111.0-inch wheelbase contributes to stability, while the overall length is precisely 184.6 inches.
Cargo Utility
Despite the Sportback profile, the crossover retains 24.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity, practical for daily hauling needs.
Best For
Performance Enthusiasts
- Buyers prioritizing substantial power will appreciate the standard 349 hp output delivered consistently across the SQ5 Sportback lineup.
Urban Drivers Needing Space
- With dimensions of 74.5 inches in width, the 2025 Audi SQ5 Sportback offers sufficient room, including 40.9 inches of front legroom.
Value-Conscious Luxury Buyers
- The wide price spread, ranging from $61,800 to $73,000 across six trims, allows buyers to precisely tailor their investment within the SQ5 Sportback framework.
Available Trims
| Trim | MSRP | Drivetrain | Horsepower | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7AM) | $67,600 | all wheel drive | 362 hp | 22 mpg |
| Premium 4dr SUV AWD w/Prod. End 1/25 (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) | $61,800 | all wheel drive | 349 hp | 21 mpg |
| Premium Plus 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7AM) | $70,100 | all wheel drive | 362 hp | 22 mpg |
| Premium Plus 4dr SUV AWD w/Prod. End 1/25 (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) | $65,700 | all wheel drive | 349 hp | 21 mpg |
| Prestige 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7AM) | $73,000 | all wheel drive | 362 hp | 22 mpg |
| Prestige 4dr SUV AWD w/Prod. End 1/25 (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) | $68,900 | all wheel drive | 349 hp | 21 mpg |
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Features Comparison
Feature
Premium 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7AM)
Premium 4dr SUV AWD w/Prod. End 1/25 (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
Premium Plus 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7AM)
Premium Plus 4dr SUV AWD w/Prod. End 1/25 (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
Prestige 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7AM)
Prestige 4dr SUV AWD w/Prod. End 1/25 (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
| Feature | Premium 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7AM) | Premium 4dr SUV AWD w/Prod. End 1/25 (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) | Premium Plus 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7AM) | Premium Plus 4dr SUV AWD w/Prod. End 1/25 (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) | Prestige 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7AM) | Prestige 4dr SUV AWD w/Prod. End 1/25 (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety (35 features) | ||||||
| Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote) | ||||||
| Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Automatic Headlights | ||||||
| Blind Spot Monitor | ||||||
| Brake Assist | ||||||
| Brake Preparation System | — | — | — | |||
| Daytime Running Lights | ||||||
| Driver Attention Alert | — | — | — | |||
| Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags | ||||||
| Electronic Stability Control | ||||||
| Engine Immobilizer | ||||||
| Front Cross Traffic Alert | — | — | — | |||
| Front Head Airbags | ||||||
| Front Headrests | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Front Multi-Adjustable Headrests | — | — | — | |||
| Front Ventilated Disc Brakes | ||||||
| Headlight Delay-Off | — | — | — | |||
| Headlight Washers | — | — | ||||
| Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors | ||||||
| LATCH System | ||||||
| LED Headlights | ||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||||
| Lane Keeping Assist System | ||||||
| Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation | ||||||
| Post-Collision Safety System | ||||||
| Pre-Collision Safety System | ||||||
| Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt | ||||||
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | ||||||
| Rear Door Child Safety Locks | ||||||
| Rear Head Airbags | ||||||
| Rear Headrests | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Rear Height Adjustable Headrests | ||||||
| Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes | ||||||
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | ||||||
| Traction Control System | ||||||
| Engine (9 features) | ||||||
| Base Engine Displacement | 3.0 L | 3.0 L | 3.0 L | 3.0 L | 3.0 L | 3.0 L |
| Base Engine Type | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas |
| Camshaft Type | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Fuel Injection Type | ||||||
| Horsepower | 362 hp | 349 hp | 362 hp | 349 hp | 362 hp | 349 hp |
| Number of Cylinders | V6 | V6 | V6 | V6 | V6 | V6 |
| Number of Valves | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Torque | 406 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft | 406 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft | 406 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft |
| Variable Valve Timing | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable |
| Drive Train (4 features) | ||||||
| Center Differential Type | Limited Slip | Limited Slip | Limited Slip | Limited Slip | Limited Slip | Limited Slip |
| Drivetrain Type | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Hill Descent Control | ||||||
| Transmission Type | 7-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Fuel (5 features) | ||||||
| EPA Driving Range (City/Highway) | 326.8/447.2 mi. | 351.5/444.0 mi. | 326.8/447.2 mi. | 351.5/444.0 mi. | 326.8/447.2 mi. | 351.5/444.0 mi. |
| EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway) | 19/26 MPG | 19/24 MPG | 19/26 MPG | 19/24 MPG | 19/26 MPG | 19/24 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy (Combined) | 22 MPG | 21 MPG | 22 MPG | 21 MPG | 22 MPG | 21 MPG |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Warranty (4 features) | ||||||
| Basic Warranty | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. |
| Corrosion/Rust Warranty | 12 yr./ unlimited mi. | 12 yr./ unlimited mi. | 12 yr./ unlimited mi. | 12 yr./ unlimited mi. | 12 yr./ unlimited mi. | 12 yr./ unlimited mi. |
| Drivetrain Warranty | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. |
| Roadside Assistance | 4 yr./ unlimited mi. | 4 yr./ unlimited mi. | 4 yr./ unlimited mi. | 4 yr./ unlimited mi. | 4 yr./ unlimited mi. | 4 yr./ unlimited mi. |
| Comfort & Convenience (28 features) | ||||||
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||||
| Audio Controls on Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | ||||||
| Automatic Parking Assist | — | — | — | |||
| Driver Assisted Parking Assist | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dual Vanity Mirrors | ||||||
| Electric Power Steering | ||||||
| Front Cupholders | ||||||
| Front Door Pockets | ||||||
| Front Parking Sensors | ||||||
| Front Seatback Storage | ||||||
| Front View Camera | — | — | ||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | — | |||||
| Interior Air Filtration | ||||||
| Leather Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Push Button Start | ||||||
| Rear Cupholders | ||||||
| Rear Door Pockets | ||||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | ||||||
| Rear Ventilation Ducts with Fan Control | ||||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||||
| Side View Camera | — | — | ||||
| Three Zone Climate Control | ||||||
| Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors | ||||||
| Universal Remote Transmitter | ||||||
| Wireless Charging Pad | — | — | — | |||
| In Car Entertainment (15 features) | ||||||
| AM/FM Stereo | ||||||
| Android Auto (Wired) | — | — | — | |||
| Android Auto (Wireless) | — | — | — | |||
| Apple CarPlay (Wireless) | ||||||
| Infotainment Display | 14.5 in | 10.1 in | 14.5 in | 10.1 in | 14.5 in | 10.1 in |
| Premium Brand Speakers | — | — | Bang & Olufsen | Bang & Olufsen | Bang & Olufsen | Bang & Olufsen |
| Satellite Radio | — | |||||
| Satellite Radio Trial Period | 3 months | — | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months |
| Speaker System | 10 | 10 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 19 |
| Speed Sensitive Volume Control | — | — | — | — | ||
| Stereo Power | — | 180W | 685W | 755W | 685W | 755W |
| Subwoofer Count | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Surround Audio | — | — | Discrete | Discrete | Discrete | Discrete |
| USB Port | ||||||
| USB Port with External Media Control | ||||||
| Power Feature (5 features) | ||||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||||
| Keyless Entry | ||||||
| Moonroof Type | 1st Row Power Glass Extended | 1st Row Power Glass Extended | 1st Row Power Glass Extended | 1st Row Power Glass Extended | 1st Row Power Glass Extended | 1st Row Power Glass Extended |
| One-Touch Power Windows | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Reverse Tilt Dual Mirrors | — | — | — | |||
| Frontseats (20 features) | ||||||
| Driver Seat Heating | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | ||||||
| Driver Seat Lumbar Support | Power | Power | Power | Power | Power | Power |
| Driver Seat Memory Settings | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Driver Seat Power Adjustments | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way |
| Driver Seat Thigh Extension | — | — | — | |||
| Driver Seat Ventilation | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Front Head Room | 38.0 in. | 38.0 in. | 38.0 in. | 38.0 in. | 38.0 in. | 38.0 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 40.6 in. | 40.9 in. | 40.6 in. | 40.9 in. | 40.6 in. | 40.9 in. |
| Front Seat Type: Sport | ||||||
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.7 in. | 57.7 in. | 57.7 in. | 57.7 in. | 57.7 in. | 57.7 in. |
| Passenger Seat Heating | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level |
| Passenger Seat Height Adjustment | ||||||
| Passenger Seat Lumbar Support | Power | Power | Power | Power | Power | Power |
| Passenger Seat Power Adjustments | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way |
| Passenger Seat Thigh Extension | — | — | — | |||
| Passenger Seat Ventilation | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Seat Massage Function | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Seat Material: Leather/Sueded Microfiber | — | |||||
| Seat Material: Premium Leather | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Rearseats (8 features) | ||||||
| Folding Rear Seat Feature | ||||||
| Heated Rear Seats (Multi-Level) | — | — | — | — | ||
| Pass-Thru Center Armrest | ||||||
| Rear Head Room | 37.9 in. | 37.5 in. | 37.9 in. | 37.5 in. | 37.9 in. | 37.5 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 38.0 in. | 38.0 in. | 38.0 in. | 38.0 in. | 38.0 in. | 38.0 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 55.9 in. | 56.5 in. | 55.9 in. | 56.5 in. | 55.9 in. | 56.5 in. |
| Reclining Rear Seats | ||||||
| Split-Folding Rear Seatback | ||||||
| Tires and Wheels (9 features) | ||||||
| Run Flat Tires | — | — | — | |||
| Spare Tire Location | — | Inside Mounted | — | Inside Mounted | — | Inside Mounted |
| Spare Tire Type | — | Temporary | — | Temporary | — | Temporary |
| Tire Size | 255/45R H | 255/45R20 | 255/45R H | 255/45R20 | 255/45R H | 255/45R20 |
| Tire Type | — | Performance | — | Performance | — | Performance |
| Wheel Diameter | 20 in. | — | 20 in. | — | 20 in. | — |
| Wheel Finish | Painted Alloy | — | Painted Alloy | — | Painted Alloy | — |
| Wheel Material | — | Alloy | — | Alloy | — | Alloy |
| Wheel Size | — | 20 x 8.0 in | — | 20 x 8.0 in | — | 20 x 8.0 in |
| Suspension (3 features) | ||||||
| Four-Wheel Independent Suspension | ||||||
| Front Stabilizer Bar | ||||||
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | ||||||
| Instrumentation (5 features) | ||||||
| Clock | ||||||
| Compass | ||||||
| External Temperature Display | ||||||
| Tachometer | ||||||
| Trip Computer | ||||||
| Measurements (14 features) | ||||||
| 0-60 mph Acceleration Time | 4.6 seconds | 4.7 seconds | 4.6 seconds | 4.7 seconds | 4.6 seconds | 4.7 seconds |
| Cargo Capacity (Seats Up) | 25.4 cu.ft. | 24.7 cu.ft. | 25.4 cu.ft. | 24.7 cu.ft. | 25.4 cu.ft. | 24.7 cu.ft. |
| Country of Final Assembly | Mexico | Mexico | Mexico | Mexico | Mexico | Mexico |
| Curb Weight | 4519 lbs. | 4332 lbs. | 4519 lbs. | 4332 lbs. | 4519 lbs. | 4332 lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 5699 lbs. | 5743 lbs. | 5699 lbs. | 5743 lbs. | 5699 lbs. | 5743 lbs. |
| Height | 65.5 in. | 65.4 in. | 65.5 in. | 65.4 in. | 65.5 in. | 65.4 in. |
| Length | 185.7 in. | 184.6 in. | 185.7 in. | 184.6 in. | 185.7 in. | 184.6 in. |
| Maximum Cargo Capacity | 53.3 cu.ft. | 51.9 cu.ft. | 53.3 cu.ft. | 51.9 cu.ft. | 53.3 cu.ft. | 51.9 cu.ft. |
| Maximum Payload | 1036 lbs. | 1146 lbs. | 1036 lbs. | 1146 lbs. | 1036 lbs. | 1146 lbs. |
| Maximum Towing Capacity | 4400 lbs. | 4400 lbs. | 4400 lbs. | 4400 lbs. | 4400 lbs. | 4400 lbs. |
| Turning Circle | 38.7 ft. | 38.7 ft. | 38.7 ft. | 38.7 ft. | 38.7 ft. | 38.7 ft. |
| Wheelbase | 110.9 in. | 111.0 in. | 110.9 in. | 111.0 in. | 110.9 in. | 111.0 in. |
| Width (With Mirrors) | 84.8 in. | 84.2 in. | 84.8 in. | 84.2 in. | 84.8 in. | 84.2 in. |
| Width (Without Mirrors) | 74.8 in. | 74.5 in. | 74.8 in. | 74.5 in. | 74.8 in. | 74.5 in. |
| Telematics (6 features) | ||||||
| Destination Download | — | |||||
| Emergency Service | ||||||
| Mobile Internet Access | — | |||||
| Roadside Assistance | — | |||||
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | ||||||
| Turn-by-Turn Navigation | — | |||||
Frequently Asked Questions
What fuel type is recommended for the 2025 Audi SQ5 Sportback's engine?
The 2025 Audi SQ5 Sportback engine is designed to utilize premium unleaded fuel. This specification supports the output of 349 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque.
How does the cargo capacity compare to the front passenger legroom?
The 2025 Audi SQ5 Sportback offers 24.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity behind the rear seats. In contrast, the front occupants benefit from 40.9 inches of available legroom.
Are there different transmission options available across the six trims?
Yes, while the primary transmission is an 8-speed shiftable automatic in several high-end trims (like those noted with Production End 1/25), some Premium Plus AWD configurations utilize a 7-speed automatic (7AM).
What is the approximate highway efficiency rating for the all-wheel-drive SQ5 Sportback?
The 2025 Audi SQ5 Sportback is EPA-rated to achieve 24 MPG on the highway. This contributes to its overall combined fuel economy rating of 21 MPG.
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