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2023 Audi Q5 Sportback 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

5.7s

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Q5 Sportback: 5.7 s2.5 s9.9 sQuicker on the left
176 SUVs (2023). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2023 Audi Q5 Sportback: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
TrimEnginehpTorqueCurb weighthp per tonlb per hp0-60 and basisTransmissionDrivetrainMSRP
45 TFSI Premium AWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo261 hp273 lb-ftN/AN/AN/A5.7 sTested7-speed DCTAWD$50,875
45 TFSI Premium Plus AWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo261 hp273 lb-ftN/AN/AN/A5.7 sTested7-speed DCTAWD$54,475
45 TFSI Prestige AWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo261 hp273 lb-ftN/AN/AN/A5.7 sTested7-speed DCTAWD$59,425
Q5 45 TFSI S line Premium AWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo261 hp273 lb-ftN/AN/AN/A5.7 sTested7-speed DCTAWDN/A
Q5 45 TFSI S line Premium Plus AWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo261 hp273 lb-ftN/AN/AN/A5.7 sTested7-speed DCTAWDN/A
Q5 45 TFSI S line Prestige AWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo261 hp273 lb-ftN/AN/AN/A5.7 sTested7-speed DCTAWDN/A
Q5 40 TFSI Premium AWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo201 hp236 lb-ftN/AN/AN/A6.8 sTested7-speed DCTAWDN/A
Q5 40 TFSI Premium Plus AWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo201 hp236 lb-ftN/AN/AN/A6.8 sTested7-speed DCTAWDN/A
Q5 40 TFSI Prestige AWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo201 hp236 lb-ftN/AN/AN/A6.8 sTested7-speed DCTAWDN/A
quattro Premium Plus S Line 45 TFSI AWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo261 hp273 lb-ftN/AN/AN/AN/A7-speed manualAWD$51,000
quattro Premium S Line 45 TFSI AWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo261 hp273 lb-ftN/AN/AN/AN/A7-speed manualAWD$51,000
quattro Prestige S Line 45 TFSI AWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo261 hp273 lb-ftN/AN/AN/AN/A7-speed manualAWD$51,000

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.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
EngineTrimshpCheapest trimMSRPPrice stepFuel a yearFuel vs base
2.0L 4-cyl turbo9261 hp45 TFSI Premium AWD$50,875Base$1,536Base
2.0L 4-cyl turbo3201 hpQ5 40 TFSI Premium AWDN/AN/A$1,536$0

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.

Transmission

CVT: no.

Transmissions by trim
TransmissionTrimsCheapest trimMSRPQuickest 0-60
7-speed DCT945 TFSI Premium AWD$50,8755.7 s
7-speed manual3quattro Premium Plus S Line 45 TFSI AWD$51,000N/A

Rivals with more hp and better mpg

Compared with the 45 TFSI Premium AWD: 261 hp, 25 mpg, $50,875. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.

2023 rivals with more hp and better mpg
ModelTrimhpmpgMSRP0-60
INFINITI QX50LUXE FWD268 hp26 mpg$43,600N/A
MINI CountrymanJohn Cooper Works ALL4 AWD301 hp26 mpg$44,9004.9 s
Toyota RAV4 PrimeXSE AWD302 hp38 mpg$46,9605.7 s
Lincoln CorsairGrand Touring AWD266 hp33 mpg$53,8856.6 s
Ford ExplorerPlatinum RWD318 hp26 mpg$54,270N/A
Lexus NXNX 450h+ Luxury AWD304 hp36 mpg$56,5557.2 s

Cheapest 6 of 7.

Q5 Sportback by year

5.7 s5.7 s5.7 s5.8 s5.8 s5.8 s202120222023202420252026
Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.
050100150200250300202120222023202420252026
Most horsepower of any trim.

Which is faster?

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

Compare with

2023 Audi Q5 Sportback: 0.3 s quicker to 60.

2023 Audi Q5 Sportback5.7 s2023 Nissan Armada6.0 s
Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.
2023 Audi Q5 Sportback and 2023 Nissan Armada
Measure2023 Audi Q5 Sportback2023 Nissan Armada
Trim45 TFSI Premium AWD4x4 S
0-605.7 s6.0 s
BasisTestedEstimate
Horsepower261 hp400 hp
Curb weightN/A5,918 lb
hp per tonN/A135
lb per hpN/A14.8
MSRP$50,875$53,700

What this cannot tell you

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.

How values are checked