Audi Q7 vs Audi SQ5
Overview | |
MSRP$60,500 | MSRP$58,400 |
Listings848 | Listings412 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe mid-size SUV has room for seven (barely). In Canada, it comes in base, Progressiv, and Technik trims. There are two different engine choices, but all Q7s, regardless of trim, are all-wheel-drive (AWD) with excellent handling characteristics. However, this second-generation Q7 has been around since 2017, and it shows in some key areas. Verdict: While the 2025 Audi Q7 has a lot going for it in terms of driving dynamics and engine prowess, it falls behind the competition when it comes to safety tech. Further, the third row is cramped for anyone but the smallest of humans, and the price can skyrocket as you move up the trim line. | |
Reviews SummaryBased on the redesigned 2025 Audi Q5, the SQ5 is a compact luxury crossover SUV that features styling, equipment, and mechanical upgrades to deliver a sporty, luxurious, and fun-to-drive experience. It comes in standard or Sportback body styles, the latter equipped with a racy roofline that doesn’t compromise passenger and cargo space as much as you expect. Upgrades with this redesign include a new vehicle architecture, more power, added practicality, and next-generation technology. Verdict: Choosing a sport-tuned SUV over a sport-tuned sedan typically means making a dynamic compromise. The added weight and higher centre of gravity can make an SUV less enjoyable when the road turns twisty. With the 2025 Audi SQ5, that’s not the case. We like it more than the Audi S5 Sportback that shares its Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) architecture. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 261 hp I4 | Engine3.0L 362 hp V6 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower261 hp @ 5250 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City20 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway26 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 261 hp I4 | Engine Name3.0L 362 hp V6 |
Torque273 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower261 hp @ 5250 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway26 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemOptional |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space13.6 cu ft | Cargo Space27.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight4949 lbs | Curb Weight4464 lbs |
Height68.5 in | Height65.8 in |
Length199.6 in | Length185.7 in |
Width87.1 in | Width84.8 in |
Wheelbase117.9 in | Wheelbase111.0 in |
Maximum Payload1257 lbs | Maximum Payload1036 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity4400 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity4400 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $60,500 | $58,400 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | 7.2 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The mid-size SUV has room for seven (barely). In Canada, it comes in base, Progressiv, and Technik trims. There are two different engine choices, but all Q7s, regardless of trim, are all-wheel-drive (AWD) with excellent handling characteristics. However, this second-generation Q7 has been around since 2017, and it shows in some key areas. Verdict: While the 2025 Audi Q7 has a lot going for it in terms of driving dynamics and engine prowess, it falls behind the competition when it comes to safety tech. Further, the third row is cramped for anyone but the smallest of humans, and the price can skyrocket as you move up the trim line. | Based on the redesigned 2025 Audi Q5, the SQ5 is a compact luxury crossover SUV that features styling, equipment, and mechanical upgrades to deliver a sporty, luxurious, and fun-to-drive experience. It comes in standard or Sportback body styles, the latter equipped with a racy roofline that doesn’t compromise passenger and cargo space as much as you expect. Upgrades with this redesign include a new vehicle architecture, more power, added practicality, and next-generation technology. Verdict: Choosing a sport-tuned SUV over a sport-tuned sedan typically means making a dynamic compromise. The added weight and higher centre of gravity can make an SUV less enjoyable when the road turns twisty. With the 2025 Audi SQ5, that’s not the case. We like it more than the Audi S5 Sportback that shares its Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) architecture. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 261 hp I4 | 3.0L 362 hp V6 |
Drive Train | AWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 261 hp @ 5250 rpm | |
MPG City | 20 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 26 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 261 hp I4 | 3.0L 362 hp V6 |
Torque | 273 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | |
Horsepower | 261 hp @ 5250 rpm | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 26 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | Standard |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Optional |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 13.6 cu ft | 27.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4949 lbs | 4464 lbs |
Height | 68.5 in | 65.8 in |
Length | 199.6 in | 185.7 in |
Width | 87.1 in | 84.8 in |
Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 111.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 1257 lbs | 1036 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 4400 lbs | 4400 lbs |
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