2026 Audi SQ5 Sportback towing capacity
Max tow rating
4,400lb
- TFSI Premium AWD, 3.0L 6cyl.
- Base trim: 4,400 lb.
- Rank 82 of 147 SUVs (2026).
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: 14-18 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: TFSI Premium AWD, $66,800.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TFSI Premium AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 4,400 lb | 4,497 lb to 4,663 lb | $66,800 |
| TFSI Premium Plus AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 4,400 lb | 4,497 lb to 4,663 lb | $69,100 |
| TFSI Prestige AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 4,400 lb | 4,497 lb to 4,663 lb | $73,100 |
| SQ5 TFSI Premium AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 4,400 lb | 4,431 lb to 4,663 lb | N/A |
| SQ5 TFSI Prestige AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 4,400 lb | 4,431 lb to 4,663 lb | N/A |
| SQ5 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 4,400 lb | 4,431 lb to 4,663 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Grand Wagoneer L | 9,860 lb | 85th Anniversary Edition 4WD | $78,990 |
| Toyota Sequoia | 9,520 lb | SR5 RWD | $65,725 |
| Lexus GX | 9,096 lb | 550 Overtrail AWD | $74,430 |
| Porsche Macan | 5,512 lb | Electric 4 AWD | $84,000 |
| Audi SQ5 Sportback (this car) | 4,400 lb | TFSI Premium AWD | $66,800 |
| Audi SQ5 | 4,400 lb | TFSI Premium AWD | $65,400 |
| Jeep Wagoneer S | 3,500 lb | Limited 4xe 4x4 | $66,000 |
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