2021 Audi Q5 Sportback towing capacity
Max tow rating
4,400lb
- 45 TFSI Premium AWD, 2.0L 4cyl.
- Base trim: 4,400 lb.
- Top 46% of 127 SUVs (2021).
Trailer check
Yes. 3,500 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 4,400 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 3,520 lb
- Margin
- 900 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- II, up to 3,500 lb
- Share of curb weight
- Curb weight not listed
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 15-20 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 4,400 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 3,520 lb
- Hitch class at max
- III, up to 8,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Some, up to 3,520 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Some, up to 3,520 lb |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 4,400 lb: 45 TFSI Premium AWD, $47,800.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 TFSI Premium AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 4,400 lb | 1,279 lb | 3,913 lb to 4,178 lb | $47,800 |
| 45 TFSI Prestige AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 4,400 lb | 1,279 lb | 3,913 lb to 4,178 lb | $47,800 |
| 45 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 4,400 lb | 1,279 lb | 3,913 lb to 4,178 lb | $47,800 |
| Q5 45 TFSI Premium AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 4,400 lb | N/A | 3,913 lb to 4,619 lb | N/A |
| Q5 45 TFSI Prestige AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 4,400 lb | N/A | 3,913 lb to 4,619 lb | N/A |
| Q5 45 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 4,400 lb | N/A | 3,913 lb to 4,619 lb | N/A |
Max rating by year
Same max rating from 2021 to 2026: 4,400 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Armada | 8,500 lb | S 2WD | $48,900 |
| Land Rover Defender | 8,201 lb | 90 X-Dynamic S AWD | $57,800 |
| Ford Expedition | 6,300 lb | Max XLT 4x2 | $55,410 |
| Volvo XC90 | 5,000 lb | T5 Momentum AWD | $51,500 |
| Audi Q5 Sportback (this car) | 4,400 lb | 45 TFSI Premium AWD | $47,800 |
| Cadillac XT6 | 4,000 lb | Luxury AWD | $50,045 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
- What can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree