2016 Audi SQ5 Prestige
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- Photo: Audi SQ5 TDI 8R FL Monsoon Gray metallic (2) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2014 Audi SQ5 Quattro 3.0T Technik in Glacier White Metallic, Front Left, 09-08-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Audi SQ5 TDI (8R) blue (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2014 Audi SQ5 Quattro 3.0T Technik in Glacier White Metallic, Rear Left, 09-08-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: The interior of Audi SQ5 (ABA-8RCTXF) by Tokumeigakarinoaoshima, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2016 Audi SQ5 Prestige is a 354-hp 3.0-liter supercharged V6 with an 8-speed tiptronic automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $60,800 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.
It makes 354 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 346 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
The SQ5 measures 183.0 inches long on a 110.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,442 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $60,800 ($82,333 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $61,725 ($83,586 *) |
| Destination Charge | $925 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.0L supercharged TFSI V6 |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 354 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 346 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | quattro all-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-speed Tiptronic automatic |
| 1st Gear | 4.71 |
| 2nd Gear | 3.14 |
| 3rd Gear | 2.11 |
| 4th Gear | 1.67 |
| 5th Gear | 1.28 |
| 6th Gear | 1 |
| 7th Gear | 0.84 |
| 8th Gear | 0.67 |
| Reverse | 3.32 |
| Final Drive | 3.08 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 19.8 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link independent |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link independent |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 15.0 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | 13.0 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 20-inch |
| Wheels Rear | 20-inch |
| Tires Front | 255/45R20 |
| Tires Rear | 255/45R20 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 183 in |
| Width | 75.2 in |
| Height | 65.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.5 in |
| Front Track | 64.2 in |
| Rear Track | 64 in |
| Cargo Volume | 29.1 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,442 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.4 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39 in |
| Legroom Front | 41 in |
| Legroom Rear | 37.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.4 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (15.1 % risk) |
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Audi SQ5.
6 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 Audi SQ5
Owner Complaints
6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Audi SQ5. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Steering | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2016 AUDI SQ5. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.