2021 Audi SQ5 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.7s
- Premium AWD, 349 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 24% of 145 SUVs (2021).
- Horsepower: top 44% of 145 SUVs (2021).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 349 hp | 369 lb-ft | 4,288 lb | 163 | 12.3 | 4.7 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $52,900 |
| Sportback Premium AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 349 hp | 369 lb-ft | 4,288 lb | 163 | 12.3 | 4.7 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $56,100 |
| Sportback Premium Plus AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 349 hp | 369 lb-ft | 4,288 lb | 163 | 12.3 | 4.7 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $56,100 |
| Sportback Prestige AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 349 hp | 369 lb-ft | 4,288 lb | 163 | 12.3 | 4.7 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $56,100 |
| Premium Plus AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 349 hp | 369 lb-ft | 4,288 lb | 163 | 12.3 | 4.7 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $57,300 |
| Prestige AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 349 hp | 369 lb-ft | 4,288 lb | 163 | 12.3 | 4.7 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $62,500 |
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
1 engine offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 6 | 349 hp | Premium AWD | $52,900 | Base | $1,920 | Base |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 6 | Premium AWD | $52,900 | 4.7 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Premium AWD: 349 hp, 20 mpg, $52,900. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Aviator | Livery RWD | 400 hp | 21 mpg | $50,660 | 5.6 s |
| Volvo XC60 | Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Inscription Expression | 400 hp | 27 mpg | $53,500 | N/A |
| Mercedes-Benz GLA | AMG 45 4MATIC | 382 hp | 23 mpg | $54,500 | N/A |
| BMW X3 | M40i AWD | 382 hp | 23 mpg | $56,600 | 4.4 s |
SQ5 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 Audi SQ5: 2.6 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 Audi SQ5.
| Measure | 2021 Audi SQ5 | 2021 Lexus GX |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Premium AWD | GX 460 Premium 4WD |
| 0-60 | 4.7 s | 7.3 s |
| Basis | Tested | Online |
| Horsepower | 349 hp | 301 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,288 lb | 5,130 lb |
| hp per ton | 163 | 117 |
| lb per hp | 12.3 | 17.0 |
| MSRP | $52,900 | $53,450 |
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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