Is the 2020 Audi SQ5 a good car?
Yes.
4 of 7checks
- First car: 2 of 5. Price $52,900. Class median $37,060.
- Commuter: $139 a month. Class median $121.
- Good buy: 2 rivals beat it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 3 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 2 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $139 vs $121 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 3 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 8.2 in, top 40% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 17% below predicted |
| Good buy | No | 2 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the SQ5 a good family car?
Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 37.8 in | Median 38.4 in | 126 | No |
| Rear headroom | 39.3 in | Median 38.8 in | 125 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 25.1 cu ft | Median 21.6 cu ft | 134 | Yes |
Is the SQ5 a good first car?
No. Passes 2 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $52,900 | Median $37,060 | 134 | No |
| Horsepower | 349 hp | 152 hp to 346 hp | 136 | No |
| Length | 183.9 in | Median 189.7 in | 128 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.4 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 128 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 16.0 cents | Median 13.9 cents | 134 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the SQ5 a good commuter car?
No. $139 a month to commute. Class median $121.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $139
- Median of 134 SUVs
- $121
- Highway mpg
- 23 mpg, top 74% of 130
Is the SQ5 a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 3 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 8.2 in clearance, 65.3 in tall | 7.3 to 8.4 in clearance, 64.9 to 69.5 in tall | 118 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 41.7 in | Median 39.9 in | 127 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.4 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 128 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the SQ5 a good off-road vehicle?
Yes. 8.2 in clearance. Top 40% of 125 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- Premium Plus AWD, 8.2 in
- Cohort
- 125 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the SQ5 worth the money?
Yes. Priced 17% below cars like it.
- Price, Premium AWD
- $52,900
- Predicted price
- $63,794
- Gap
- -$10,894 (-17%)
- Model error
- 16% median, 291 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2020 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the SQ5 a good buy?
No. 2 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ5 Premium AWD | $52,900 | 16.0 cents | 53.1 cu ft | 349 hp |
| Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | $49,990 | 4.7 cents | 68.0 cu ft | 425 hp |
| Lincoln Aviator RWD | $51,100 | 15.2 cents | 77.7 cu ft | 400 hp |
Compared with 1,001 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2020.
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