2020 Audi Q5 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.9s
- 45 TFSI Premium AWD, 248 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 41% of 135 SUVs (2020).
- Horsepower: rank 97 of 135 SUVs (2020).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 TFSI Premium AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid | 248 hp | 273 lb-ft | 4,045 lb | 123 | 16.3 | 5.9 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $43,300 |
| 45 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid | 248 hp | 273 lb-ft | 4,045 lb | 123 | 16.3 | 5.9 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $43,300 |
| 45 TFSI Prestige AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid | 248 hp | 273 lb-ft | 4,045 lb | 123 | 16.3 | 5.9 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $43,300 |
| 45 TFSI Titanium Premium AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 248 hp | 273 lb-ft | 4,045 lb | 123 | 16.3 | 5.9 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $43,300 |
| 45 TFSI Titanium Premium Plus AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 248 hp | 273 lb-ft | 4,045 lb | 123 | 16.3 | 5.9 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $43,300 |
| 45 TFSI Titanium Prestige AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 248 hp | 273 lb-ft | 4,045 lb | 123 | 16.3 | 5.9 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $43,300 |
| Plug-in Hybrid e quattro Premium 55 TFSI AWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $52,900 |
| Plug-in Hybrid e quattro Premium Plus 55 TFSI AWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $56,600 |
| Plug-in Hybrid e quattro Prestige 55 TFSI AWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $60,350 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
2 engines offered. Turbo named on 2.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 3 | 248 hp | 45 TFSI Titanium Premium AWD | $43,300 | Base | $1,600 | Base |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid | 3 | 248 hp | 45 TFSI Premium AWD | $43,300 | $0 | $1,330 | -$270 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh. Plug-in hybrids: 50% electric miles.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-speed DCT | 9 | 45 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | $43,300 | 5.9 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 45 TFSI Premium Plus AWD: 248 hp, 24 mpg, $43,300. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Escape | Titanium 4WD | 250 hp | 26 mpg | $36,835 | 6.3 s |
| INFINITI QX50 | PURE FWD | 268 hp | 26 mpg | $37,250 | N/A |
| Subaru Outback | Limited XT AWD | 260 hp | 26 mpg | $37,745 | 6.2 s |
| Jeep Wrangler | Unlimited Sahara High Altitude 4WD | 270 hp | 25 mpg | $38,645 | 7.0 s |
| Ford Explorer | Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD | 318 hp | 25 mpg | $40,615 | 7.7 s |
| Alfa Romeo Stelvio | RWD | 280 hp | 25 mpg | $41,400 | 6.3 s |
Cheapest 6 of 11.
Q5 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2020 Audi Q5: 0.3 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe.
| Measure | 2020 Audi Q5 | 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | 45 TFSI Premium AWD | LS 4WD |
| 0-60 | 5.9 s | 6.2 s |
| Basis | Tested | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 248 hp | 355 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,045 lb | 5,456 lb |
| hp per ton | 123 | 130 |
| lb per hp | 16.3 | 15.4 |
| MSRP | $43,300 | $52,000 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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