2021 Audi SQ5 Sportback towing capacity
Max tow rating
4,400lb
- Premium AWD, 3.0L 6cyl.
- 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
- 82% of 4,288 lb
Within the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 12-16 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: Premium AWD, $56,100.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 4,400 lb | 1,279 lb | 5,567 lb | 4,288 lb | $56,100 |
| Prestige AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 4,400 lb | 1,279 lb | 5,567 lb | 4,288 lb | $56,100 to $64,700 |
| SQ5 Premium AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 4,400 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,288 lb | N/A |
| Premium Plus AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 4,400 lb | 1,279 lb | 5,567 lb | 4,288 lb | $56,100 to $59,500 |
| SQ5 Prestige AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 4,400 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,288 lb | N/A |
| SQ5 Premium Plus AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 4,400 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,288 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GMC Yukon XL | 8,300 lb | SLE RWD | $53,700 |
| Land Rover Discovery | 8,200 lb | P360 S R Dynamic 4WD | $61,900 |
| Audi Q7 | 7,700 lb | 55 TFSI Premium AWD | $54,950 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE | 7,700 lb | GLE 350 4MATIC AWD | $57,250 |
| Audi SQ5 Sportback (this car) | 4,400 lb | Premium AWD | $56,100 |
| Volvo XC40 Recharge | 3,500 lb | XC40 T4 Momentum FWD | N/A |
| Land Rover Range Rover Velar | 1,653 lb | S P250 AWD | $56,900 |
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