Audi SQ5 Sportback vs Lexus GX (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$360
- SQ5 Sportback: 6 mpg better, 13 hp more.
- GX: 23.6 cu ft more cargo, 4,663 lb more towing.
- Each wins 5 of 12 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | SQ5 Sportback | GX | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $68,095 | $67,735 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 362 hp | 349 hp | SQ5 Sportback |
| Torque | 406 lb-ft | 479 lb-ft | GX |
| MPG combined | 23 mpg | 17 mpg | SQ5 Sportback |
| Cargo, max | 53.3 cu ft | 76.9 cu ft | GX |
| Cargo, seats up | 25.4 cu ft | 10.3 cu ft | SQ5 Sportback |
| Rear legroom | 38.0 in | 36.7 in | SQ5 Sportback |
| Front legroom | 40.6 in | 41.2 in | GX |
| Length | 185.7 in | 197.1 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.8 in | 78.0 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,497 lb to 4,663 lb | 5,585 lb | N/A |
| Towing | 4,400 lb | 9,063 lb | GX |
| Seats | 5 | 7 | GX |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 8.7 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 4.6 s tested | 6.5 s tested | SQ5 Sportback |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| SQ5 Sportback TFSI Premium AWD $66,800 | GX 550 Premium AWD $66,785 | $15 |
| GX 550 Premium AWD $66,785 | SQ5 Sportback TFSI Premium AWD $66,800 | $15 |
Cost to run
SQ5 Sportback costs $3,176 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | SQ5 Sportback | GX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $68,095 | $67,735 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,670 | $2,259 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,017 | $13,553 |
| Total, 6 years | $78,112 | $81,288 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: GX wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | SQ5 Sportback | 26% |
| Power | SQ5 Sportback | 4% |
| Space | GX | 31% |
| Towing | GX | 51% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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