2025 Audi SQ5 Sportback 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.6s
- All-new TFSI Premium AWD, 362 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 25% of 185 SUVs (2025).
- Horsepower: top 48% of 185 SUVs (2025).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-new TFSI Premium AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 362 hp | 406 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $67,600 |
| All-new TFSI Premium Plus AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 362 hp | 406 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $70,100 |
| All-new TFSI Prestige AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 362 hp | 406 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $73,000 |
| SQ5 All-new TFSI Premium AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 362 hp | 406 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
| SQ5 All-new TFSI Premium Plus AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 362 hp | 406 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
| SQ5 All-new TFSI Prestige AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 362 hp | 406 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
| Premium AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 349 hp | N/A | 4,321 lb | 162 | 12.4 | 4.7 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $61,800 |
| Premium Plus AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 349 hp | N/A | 4,321 lb | 162 | 12.4 | 4.7 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $65,700 |
| Prestige AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 349 hp | N/A | 4,321 lb | 162 | 12.4 | 4.7 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $68,900 |
| SQ5 Premium AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 349 hp | 369 lb-ft | 4,288 lb | 163 | 12.3 | 4.7 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
| SQ5 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 | N/A |
| SQ5 Prestige AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 349 hp | 369 lb-ft | 4,288 lb | 163 | 12.3 | 4.7 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
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 1.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 6 | 349 hp | Premium AWD | $61,800 | Base | $1,829 | Base |
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 6 | 362 hp | All-new TFSI Premium AWD | $67,600 | +$5,800 | $1,829 | $0 |
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 | 12 | Premium AWD | $61,800 | 4.6 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Premium AWD: 349 hp, 21 mpg, $61,800. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Grand Highlander | Hybrid MAX Limited AWD | 362 hp | 27 mpg | $54,690 | 7.8 s |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe | 4x4 | 375 hp | 23 mpg | $60,490 | 5.9 s |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 4xe Base Style 4WD | 375 hp | 23 mpg | $61,090 | N/A |
| Toyota Sequoia | SR5 RWD | 437 hp | 22 mpg | $62,425 | 5.8 s |
| BMW X3 | M50 AWD | 393 hp | 27 mpg | $64,700 | 4.4 s |
| Lexus RX | RX 500h F SPORT Performance AWD | 366 hp | 27 mpg | $64,800 | 5.9 s |
Cheapest 6 of 9.
SQ5 Sportback by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE: 0.3 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2025 Audi SQ5 Sportback | 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | All-new TFSI Premium AWD | GLE 580 4MATIC AWD |
| 0-60 | 4.6 s | 4.3 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 362 hp | 510 hp |
| Curb weight | N/A | 5,368 lb |
| hp per ton | N/A | 190 |
| lb per hp | N/A | 10.5 |
| MSRP | $67,600 | $89,200 |
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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