Is the 2022 Audi SQ5 Sportback a good car?
No.
2 of 6checks
- First car: 2 of 5. Price $59,200. Class median $41,500.
- Commuter: $132 a month. Class median $116.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Front headroom 39.6 in. Class median 39.9 in.
- Good buy: 2 rivals beat it on all four.
- Not enough data: off-road.
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 | $132 vs $116 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Not enough data | N/A |
| Worth the money | Yes | 8% 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 Sportback 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 | 38.0 in | Median 38.2 in | 155 | No |
| Rear headroom | 39.3 in | Median 38.9 in | 156 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 24.7 cu ft | Median 23.4 cu ft | 162 | Yes |
Is the SQ5 Sportback a good first car?
No. Passes 2 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $59,200 | Median $41,500 | 163 | No |
| Horsepower | 349 hp | 156 hp to 349 hp | 165 | Yes |
| Length | 184.6 in | Median 188.0 in | 154 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.7 ft | Median 38.1 ft | 150 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 15.2 cents | Median 13.3 cents | 164 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the SQ5 Sportback a good commuter car?
No. $132 a month to commute. Class median $116.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $132
- Median of 164 SUVs
- $116
- Highway mpg
- 24 mpg, top 72% of 149
Is the SQ5 Sportback a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 65.4 in tall | 64.6 to 69.9 in tall | 153 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 39.6 in | Median 39.9 in | 157 | No |
| Turning circle | 38.7 ft | Median 38.1 ft | 150 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the SQ5 Sportback a good off-road vehicle?
Not enough data.
Is the SQ5 Sportback worth the money?
Yes. Priced 8% below cars like it.
- Price, Premium AWD
- $59,200
- Predicted price
- $64,058
- Gap
- -$4,858 (-8%)
- Model error
- 13% median, 290 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2022 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the SQ5 Sportback 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 Sportback Premium AWD | $59,200 | 15.2 cents | 51.9 cu ft | 349 hp |
| Volvo XC40 Recharge Core AWD | $51,700 | 6.8 cents | 57.5 cu ft | 402 hp |
| Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge Inscription Expression AWD | $54,250 | 12.8 cents | 63.6 cu ft | 400 hp |
Compared with 1,079 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2022.
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