Is the 2025 Audi SQ5 Sportback a good car?
No.
2 of 6checks
- Family car: 1 of 4. Rear legroom 38.0 in. Class median 38.6 in.
- First car: 3 of 5. Price $61,800. Class median $48,995.
- Commuter: $132 a month. Class median $111.
- Good buy: 13 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 | 1 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 | 4% below predicted |
| Good buy | No | 13 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?
No. Passes 1 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 | 178 | No |
| Rear headroom | 37.7 in | Median 38.7 in | 179 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 24.7 cu ft | Median 25.1 cu ft | 190 | No |
Is the SQ5 Sportback a good first car?
No. Passes 3 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $61,800 | Median $48,995 | 189 | No |
| Horsepower | 349 hp | 177 hp to 363 hp | 194 | Yes |
| Length | 184.6 in | Median 190.8 in | 187 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.7 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 177 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 15.2 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 192 | 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 $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $132
- Median of 192 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 24 mpg, top 69% of 151
Is the SQ5 Sportback a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 65.4 in tall | 64.7 to 70.1 in tall | 191 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 38.0 in | Median 39.9 in | 181 | No |
| Turning circle | 38.7 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 177 | Yes |
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 4% below cars like it.
- Price, Premium AWD
- $61,800
- Predicted price
- $64,320
- Gap
- -$2,520 (-4%)
- Model error
- 12% median, 299 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2025 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the SQ5 Sportback a good buy?
No. 13 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
Cheapest 8 shown.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ5 Sportback Premium AWD | $61,800 | 15.2 cents | 24.7 cu ft | 349 hp |
| Volvo EX30 Twin Motor AWD Plus | $44,900 | 5.3 cents | 27.8 cu ft | 422 hp |
| Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | $47,990 | 4.9 cents | 76.2 cu ft | 425 hp |
| Nissan Ariya Evolve+ e-4ORCE AWD | $48,370 | 6.2 cents | 59.7 cu ft | 389 hp |
| Chevrolet Blazer EV RS RWD | $49,900 | 6.0 cents | 59.1 cu ft | 365 hp |
| Jeep Wrangler 4xe Sport S 4xe 4WD | $50,695 | 13.9 cents | 67.4 cu ft | 375 hp |
| Jeep Wrangler 4xe Sport S 4xe 4WD | $50,695 | 13.9 cents | 67.4 cu ft | 375 hp |
| VinFast VF8 Plus AWD | $51,800 | 7.5 cents | 48.4 cu ft | 402 hp |
| Volvo EX40 Twin Motor AWD Core | $54,250 | 6.1 cents | 57.5 cu ft | 402 hp |
Compared with 1,152 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2025.
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