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2023 Audi SQ5 Sportback towing capacity

Max tow rating

4,400lb

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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
81% of 4,321 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-17 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 3,520 lbRating: 4,400 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 3,520 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

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
What it can pull at 3,520 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbYes
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbYes
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbSome, up to 3,520 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbSome, up to 3,520 lb
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbNo
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbNo
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 4,400 lb: Premium AWD, $59,900.

2023 Audi SQ5 Sportback tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
Premium AWD3.0L 6cylAWD4,400 lb1,279 lb5,600 lb4,321 lb$59,900
Prestige AWD3.0L 6cylAWD4,400 lb1,279 lb5,600 lb4,321 lb$59,900 to $68,500
SQ5 Premium AWD3.0L 6cylAWD4,400 lbN/AN/A4,288 lbN/A
Premium Plus AWD3.0L 6cylAWD4,400 lb1,279 lb5,600 lb4,321 lb$59,900 to $63,300
SQ5 Prestige AWD3.0L 6cylAWD4,400 lbN/AN/A4,288 lbN/A
SQ5 Premium Plus AWD3.0L 6cylAWD4,400 lbN/AN/A4,288 lbN/A

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,0005,000202120222023202420252026
Highest rating each year, 2021 to 2026. Pounds.

Same max rating from 2021 to 2026: 4,400 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2023 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Toyota Sequoia9,520 lbSR5 RWD$59,865
GMC Yukon XL8,300 lbSLE RWD$60,400
Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe6,200 lbGrand Cherokee Laredo 2WDN/A
Audi SQ5 Sportback (this car)4,400 lbPremium AWD$59,900
Genesis GV602,000 lbAdvanced AWD$59,290

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked