2025 Audi Q5 45 TFSI Premium
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- Photo: Audi Q5 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro Advanced (GU) – f 29032026 by © M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Audi Q5 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro Advanced (GU) – h 29032026 by © M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Auto 2024, Zurich (PANA0901) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Audi Q5 40 TDI quattro S-line Black Edition 80A Glacier White Metallic (2) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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The 2025 Audi Q5 45 TFSI Premium is a 261-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 with a 7-speed s tronic dual-clutch automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $48,800 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.
It makes 261 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 23 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (25 mpg combined).
The Q5 measures 184.3 inches long on a 111.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,880 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $48,800 |
| MSRP with Destination | $50,095 |
| Destination Charge | $1,295 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 MHEV |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 261 hp |
| Torque | 273 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 16-valve, roller cam follower, continuous intake and exhaust camshaft adjustment |
| Bore and Stroke | 82.5 x 92.8 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 |
| Injection Type | Direct injection, turbocharger, intercooler |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | quattro all-wheel drive |
| Differential Type | quattro ultra (electronically controlled multi-plate clutch) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch automatic |
| 1st Gear | 3.188 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.19 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.517 |
| 4th Gear | 1.057 |
| 5th Gear | 0.738 |
| 6th Gear | 0.557 |
| 7th Gear | 0.433 |
| Reverse | 2.75 |
| Final Drive | 5.302 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 23 MPG |
| Highway | 28 MPG |
| Combined | 25 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium |
| Tank Capacity | 18.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | 5-link independent |
| Rear Suspension | 5-link independent |
| Turning Diameter | 38.7 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | aluminum fixed |
| Front Brake Disc | 13.3 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | 13.0 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18 in |
| Wheels Rear | 18 in |
| Tires Front | 235/60R18 103H |
| Tires Rear | 235/60R18 103H |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 184.3 in |
| Width | 74.5 in |
| Height | 65.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 111 in |
| Front Track | 63.6 in |
| Rear Track | 63.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.2 in |
| Approach Angle | 21.1° |
| Departure Angle | 25.2° |
| Cargo Volume | 25.9 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,880 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.6 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.3 in |
| Legroom Front | 40.9 in |
| Legroom Rear | 38 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.5 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (16.4 % risk) |
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Audi Q5. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 24, 2026 · SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 Q5, Q5 Sportback, SQ5, and SQ5 Sportback vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belts may have been manufactured incorrectly, and fail to properly restrain occupants during a crash.
Consequence: Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2026. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69GT.
NHTSA campaign 26V266000
46 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2025 Audi Q5
Owner Complaints
46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Audi Q5 (3 mention a crash, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 24 |
| Electrical System | 21 |
| Service Brakes | 11 |
| Engine | 6 |
| Lane Departure | 6 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
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 2025 AUDI Q5. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.