Is the 2024 Audi SQ5 a good car?
No.
2 of 6checks
- Family car: 2 of 4. Rear legroom 38.0 in. Class median 38.6 in.
- First car: 3 of 5. Price $57,700. Class median $47,450.
- Commuter: $132 a month. Class median $111.
- Good buy: 6 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 | No | 2 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 3 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $132 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Not enough data | N/A |
| Worth the money | Yes | 9% below predicted |
| Good buy | No | 6 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?
No. Passes 2 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 38.0 in | Median 38.6 in | 172 | No |
| Rear headroom | 37.7 in | Median 38.7 in | 174 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 25.9 cu ft | Median 25.3 cu ft | 182 | Yes |
Is the SQ5 a good first car?
No. Passes 3 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $57,700 | Median $47,450 | 187 | No |
| Horsepower | 349 hp | 169 hp to 355 hp | 188 | Yes |
| Length | 184.3 in | Median 190.5 in | 180 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.7 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 169 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 15.2 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 189 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the SQ5 a good commuter car?
No. $132 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $132
- Median of 189 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 24 mpg, top 69% of 155
Is the SQ5 a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 65.5 in tall | 64.6 to 69.9 in tall | 181 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 39.6 in | Median 39.9 in | 172 | No |
| Turning circle | 38.7 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 169 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the SQ5 a good off-road vehicle?
Not enough data.
Is the SQ5 worth the money?
Yes. Priced 9% below cars like it.
- Price, Premium AWD
- $57,700
- Predicted price
- $63,110
- Gap
- -$5,410 (-9%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 310 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2024 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the SQ5 a good buy?
No. 6 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ5 Premium AWD | $57,700 | 15.2 cents | 54.1 cu ft | 349 hp |
| Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | $47,990 | 4.9 cents | 76.2 cu ft | 425 hp |
| Nissan Ariya Evolve+ e-4ORCE AWD | $48,190 | 6.2 cents | 59.7 cu ft | 389 hp |
| Jeep Wrangler 4xe Sport S 4xe 4WD | $50,695 | 13.9 cents | 67.4 cu ft | 375 hp |
| Volvo XC40 Recharge Core AWD | $54,100 | 5.9 cents | 57.5 cu ft | 402 hp |
| Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid MAX Limited AWD | $54,390 | 11.9 cents | 97.5 cu ft | 362 hp |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E GT AWD | $54,995 | 6.3 cents | 59.7 cu ft | 480 hp |
Compared with 1,153 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2024.
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