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2025 Audi SQ5 Sportback SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2025 Audi SQ5 Sportback is a small luxury SUV that's available in Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige trim levels. Each is equipped with a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine (349 horsepower, 369 lb-ft of torque). An eight-speed automatic transmission powers all four wheels through the standard all-wheel-drive system. Keep reading for our breakdown of the SQ5's significant features by trim level.

Premium
Comes nicely equipped with:

  • LED headlights with automatic high beams
  • 20-inch wheels with summer performance tires
  • Adaptive suspension system (helps improve ride comfort and handling stability)
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Keyless proximity entry
  • Power liftgate
  • Three-zone automatic climate control
  • Leather seating with synthetic suede
  • Heated front seats
  • Heated, power-adjustable steering wheel
  • 10.1-inch center touchscreen
  • Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration

Every SQ5 Sportback has the following standard driver assist features:

  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Audi and the car in front)
  • Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
  • Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)
  • Lane centering system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
  • Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)

Premium Plus
Upgrade to the Premium Plus trim for:

  • Auto-dimming and power-folding side mirrors
  • Synthetic leather on the center console and armrests
  • Integrated navigation system
  • Configurable digital instrument panel
  • 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen premium audio system
  • Adjustable interior ambient lighting
  • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the SQ5 Sportback and its surroundings in tight parking situations)

Prestige
The top-of-the-line version of the SQ5 Sportback includes:

  • Upgraded exterior lighting
  • Dual-pane acoustic front side windows
  • Heated rear seats
  • Wireless phone charger
  • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
  • Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)

Notable options for the Premium Plus and Prestige trims include:

  • Black Optic package
    • Different 20-inch or 21-inch wheels
    • Black exterior trim
    • Black exterior badging
  • Magnesium Gray package
    • 21-inch wheels
    • Black and gray exterior trim
    • Black exterior badging
  • Warm Weather package
    • Ventilated front seats
    • Leather upholstery with contrast stitching
    • Manual rear window sunshades
  • S Sport package
    • Sport adaptive air suspension system (can adjust the vehicle's ride height)
    • Sport rear differential (can enhance the SQ5 Sportback's handling agility)
  • Upgraded premium leather upholstery
  • Rear side airbags

Which SQ5 Sportback trim does Edmunds recommend?

If you're in the market for a performance luxury SUV that costs over $60K, why not aim for the top trim? The Prestige trim only costs a little more than the midlevel Premium Plus and includes almost all of the features the SQ5 Sportback offers. Add the Warm Weather package to round off the Prestige's long list of features with upgraded upholstery, ventilated front seats and rear side window sunshades.

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Comparing average pricing near
Campbell, CA
Vehicle
SQ5 Sportback Premium
SQ5 Sportback Premium Plus
SQ5 Sportback Prestige
Vehicle
Premium
3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A
Starting MSRP
$61,800
Avg Price Paid
$60,133
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Premium Plus
3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A
Starting MSRP
$65,700
Avg Price Paid
$64,049
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Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
standard
standard
Satellite radio
Not Available
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
leather/sueded microfiber
leather/sueded microfiber
leather/sueded microfiber
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
optional
optional
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
349 hp
349 hp
349 hp
Engine torque
369 lb-ft
369 lb-ft
369 lb-ft
Engine displacement
3.0 l
3.0 l
3.0 l
Engine configuration
v6
v6
v6
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
255/45R20
255/45R20
255/45R20
Wheel size
20 X 8.0-in
20 X 8.0-in
20 X 8.0-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
19 / 24 / 21 MPG
19 / 24 / 21 MPG
19 / 24 / 21 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
18.5 gal.
18.5 gal.
18.5 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
352 / 444 miles
352 / 444 miles
352 / 444 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
38.7 ft.
38.7 ft.
38.7 ft.
Curb weight
4,332 lb.
4,332 lb.
4,332 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
84.2 in.
84.2 in.
84.2 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
74.5 in.
74.5 in.
74.5 in.
Height
65.4 in.
65.4 in.
65.4 in.
Length
184.6 in.
184.6 in.
184.6 in.
Wheelbase
111.0 in.
111.0 in.
111.0 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
24.7 cu. ft.
24.7 cu. ft.
24.7 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
38.0 in.
38.0 in.
38.0 in.
Front Leg Room
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
Front Shoulder Room
57.7 in.
57.7 in.
57.7 in.
Rear Head Room
37.5 in.
37.5 in.
37.5 in.
Rear Leg Room
38.0 in.
38.0 in.
38.0 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$91,458
$97,341
$103,828
Average Cost Per Mile
$1.22
$1.3
$1.38
Depreciation
$32,911
$36,092
$40,920
Financing
$12,252
$14,050
$15,107
Taxes & Fees
$6,846
$7,750
$8,251
Fuel
$19,371
$19,371
$19,371
Insurance
$9,111
$9,111
$9,212
Maintenance
$7,285
$7,285
$7,285
Repairs
$3,682
$3,682
$3,682
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Rotor Gray w/Anthracite Stitching, leather/sueded microfiber
Black w/Rock Gray Stitching, leather/sueded microfiber
Rotor Gray w/Anthracite Stitching, leather/sueded microfiber
Magma Red Fine Nappa w/Granite Gray Diamond Stitching, premium leather
Rotor Gray Fine Nappa w/Anthracite Diamond Stitching, premium leather
Black w/Rock Gray Stitching, leather/sueded microfiber
Black w/Rock Gray Stitching, leather
Black Fine Nappa w/Rock Gray Diamond Stitching, premium leather
Rotor Gray w/Anthracite Stitching, leather/sueded microfiber
Magma Red Fine Nappa w/Granite Gray Diamond Stitching, premium leather
Rotor Gray Fine Nappa w/Anthracite Diamond Stitching, premium leather
Black w/Rock Gray Stitching, leather/sueded microfiber
Black w/Rock Gray Stitching, leather
Black Fine Nappa w/Rock Gray Diamond Stitching, premium leather
Exterior
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
Florett Silver Metallic
District Green Metallic
Arkona White
Glacier White Metallic
Ultra Blue Metallic
Mythos Black Metallic
Chronos Gray Metallic
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
Florett Silver Metallic
District Green Metallic
Arkona White
Glacier White Metallic
Ultra Blue Metallic
Mythos Black Metallic
Chronos Gray Metallic
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
Florett Silver Metallic
District Green Metallic
Arkona White
Glacier White Metallic
Ultra Blue Metallic
Mythos Black Metallic
Chronos Gray Metallic