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2024 Audi SQ5 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
82% of 4,288 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, $57,700.

2024 Audi SQ5 tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
Premium AWD3.0L 6cylAWD4,400 lb4,288 lb$57,700
Prestige AWD3.0L 6cylAWD4,400 lb4,288 lb$57,700 to $66,800
Premium Plus AWD3.0L 6cylAWD4,400 lb4,288 lb$57,700 to $61,700
Sportback Premium AWD3.0L 6cylAWD4,400 lb4,321 lbN/A
Sportback Prestige AWD3.0L 6cylAWD4,400 lb4,321 lbN/A
Sportback Premium Plus AWD3.0L 6cylAWD4,400 lb4,321 lbN/A

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,0005,0002014201620182020202220242026
Highest rating each year, 2014 to 2026. Pounds.

Same max rating from 2014 to 2026: 4,400 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2024 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Chevrolet Suburban8,300 lbLS 2WD$59,200
GMC Yukon8,000 lbDenali Ultimate 4WD$98,755
Genesis GV806,000 lb2.5T AWD$57,700
Jaguar F PACE5,291 lbP250 R-Dynamic S AWD$57,000
Volvo XC905,000 lbB5 Core Bright Theme AWD$56,600
Audi SQ5 (this car)4,400 lbPremium AWD$57,700
Cadillac LYRIQ3,500 lbTech RWD$57,195

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