2023 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 176 SUVs (2023).
- Horsepower: top 47% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 349 hp | 369 lb-ft | 4,288 lb | 163 | 12.3 | 4.7 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $56,500 |
| Sportback Premium AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 349 hp | 369 lb-ft | 4,321 lb | 162 | 12.4 | 4.7 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $59,900 |
| Sportback Premium Plus AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 349 hp | 369 lb-ft | 4,321 lb | 162 | 12.4 | 4.7 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $59,900 |
| Sportback Prestige AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 349 hp | 369 lb-ft | 4,321 lb | 162 | 12.4 | 4.7 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $59,900 |
| 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 | $60,900 |
| Prestige AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 349 hp | 369 lb-ft | 4,288 lb | 163 | 12.3 | 4.7 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $66,100 |
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 | $56,500 | Base | $1,829 | 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 | $56,500 | 4.7 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Premium AWD: 349 hp, 21 mpg, $56,500. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz GLA | AMG 45 4MATIC | 382 hp | 22 mpg | $56,650 | N/A |
| Volvo XC60 | T8 Recharge Core AWD | 455 hp | 28 mpg | $57,200 | 4.1 s |
| Toyota Sequoia | SR5 RWD | 437 hp | 22 mpg | $59,865 | 5.8 s |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe | 30th Anniversary 4x4 | 375 hp | 23 mpg | $60,490 | 5.8 s |
| BMW X3 | M40i AWD | 382 hp | 23 mpg | $61,000 | 4.4 s |
| Lexus RX | RX 500h F SPORT Performance AWD | 366 hp | 27 mpg | $62,000 | 5.9 s |
Cheapest 6 of 7.
SQ5 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2023 Audi SQ5: 2.1 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2023 Audi SQ5.
| Measure | 2023 Audi SQ5 | 2023 Volvo XC90 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Premium AWD | B5 AWD Core 7P |
| 0-60 | 4.7 s | 6.8 s |
| Basis | Tested | Online |
| Horsepower | 349 hp | 247 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,288 lb | 4,589 lb |
| hp per ton | 163 | 108 |
| lb per hp | 12.3 | 18.6 |
| MSRP | $56,500 | $56,000 |
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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