Audi SQ5 vs Jeep Recon (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$300
- SQ5: 1,100 lb more towing, longer warranty.
- Recon: $700 a year less on energy, 308 hp more.
- Recon wins 7 of 11 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | SQ5 | Recon | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $66,695 | $66,995 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 362 hp | 670 hp | Recon |
| Torque | 406 lb-ft | 620 lb-ft | Recon |
| MPG or MPGe | 23 mpg | 71 MPGe | Not scored |
| Energy cost a year | $1,670 | $970 | Recon |
| EV range | N/A | 222 mi | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 57.1 cu ft | 65.9 cu ft | Recon |
| Cargo, seats up | 25.4 cu ft | 30.3 cu ft | Recon |
| Rear legroom | 38.0 in | 38.5 in | Recon |
| Front legroom | 40.6 in | 41.4 in to 42.3 in | N/A |
| Length | 185.7 in | 193.3 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.8 in | 74.8 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,431 lb to 4,663 lb | 6,112 lb | N/A |
| Towing | 4,400 lb | 3,300 lb | SQ5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 9.1 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 4.6 s tested | 3.5 s estimate | Recon |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | SQ5 |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| SQ5 TFSI Premium AWD $65,400 | Recon Moab 4xe 4x4 $65,000 | $400 |
| Recon Moab 4xe 4x4 $65,000 | SQ5 TFSI Premium AWD $65,400 | $400 |
Cost to run
Recon costs $3,896 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | SQ5 | Recon |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $66,695 | $66,995 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,670 | $970 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,017 | $5,822 |
| Total, 6 years | $76,712 | $72,817 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Recon wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | Recon | 42% |
| Power | Recon | 46% |
| Space | Recon | 13% |
| Towing | SQ5 | 25% |
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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