2023 Audi Q5 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.7s
- 45 TFSI S line Premium AWD, 261 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 41% of 176 SUVs (2023).
- Horsepower: rank 128 of 176 SUVs (2023).
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 S line Premium AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid | 261 hp | 273 lb-ft | 4,079 lb | 128 | 15.6 | 5.7 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $46,700 |
| 45 TFSI S line Premium Plus AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid | 261 hp | 273 lb-ft | 4,079 lb | 128 | 15.6 | 5.7 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $46,700 |
| 45 TFSI S line Prestige AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid | 261 hp | 273 lb-ft | 4,079 lb | 128 | 15.6 | 5.7 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $57,400 |
| Sportback 45 TFSI Premium AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 261 hp | 273 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.7 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | N/A |
| Sportback 45 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 261 hp | 273 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.7 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | N/A |
| Sportback 45 TFSI Prestige AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 261 hp | 273 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.7 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | N/A |
| 40 TFSI Premium AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 201 hp | 236 lb-ft | 4,079 lb | 99 | 20.3 | 6.8 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $44,200 |
| 40 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 201 hp | 236 lb-ft | 4,079 lb | 99 | 20.3 | 6.8 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | N/A |
| 40 TFSI Prestige AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 201 hp | 236 lb-ft | 4,079 lb | 99 | 20.3 | 6.8 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | N/A |
| Sportback S line Premium 45 TFSI quattro | 2.0L turbo | 261 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $51,000 |
| Sportback S line Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro | 2.0L turbo | 261 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $51,000 |
| Sportback S line Prestige 45 TFSI quattro | 2.0L turbo | 261 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $51,000 |
| Plug-in Hybrid e quattro Premium Plus S Line AWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $57,400 |
| Plug-in Hybrid e quattro Premium S Line AWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $61,700 |
| Plug-in Hybrid e quattro Prestige S Line AWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $67,000 |
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
3 engines offered. Turbo named on 3.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 3 | 201 hp | 40 TFSI Premium AWD | $44,200 | Base | $1,536 | Base |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid | 3 | 261 hp | 45 TFSI S line Premium AWD | $46,700 | +$2,500 | $1,339 | -$197 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 6 | 261 hp | Sportback S line Premium 45 TFSI quattro | $51,000 | +$4,300 | $1,536 | $0 |
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 | 15 | 40 TFSI Premium AWD | $44,200 | 5.7 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 40 TFSI Premium AWD: 201 hp, 25 mpg, $44,200. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo XC40 | B5 Core AWD | 247 hp | 26 mpg | $38,350 | 6.4 s |
| BMW X2 | xDrive28i AWD | 241 hp | 27 mpg | $38,600 | 6.3 s |
| Toyota Venza | XLE AWD | 219 hp | 39 mpg | $38,830 | 6.9 s |
| BMW X1 | xDrive28i AWD | 241 hp | 28 mpg | $39,100 | 6.2 s |
| Honda CR-V | Hybrid Sport Touring AWD | 204 hp | 37 mpg | $39,100 | 7.7 s |
| Hyundai Tucson | Hybrid Limited AWD | 226 hp | 37 mpg | $39,110 | 6.6 s |
Cheapest 6 of 22.
Q5 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2023 Audi Q5: 0.1 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2023 Cadillac XT5.
| Measure | 2023 Audi Q5 | 2023 Cadillac XT5 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | 45 TFSI S line Premium AWD | Sport AWD |
| 0-60 | 5.7 s | 5.8 s |
| Basis | Tested | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 261 hp | 310 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,079 lb | 4,338 lb |
| hp per ton | 128 | 143 |
| lb per hp | 15.6 | 14.0 |
| MSRP | $46,700 | $57,095 |
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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