Audi fans know that most of the lineup is available in performance variants with S nomenclature; the popular 2018 Audi Q5 luxury compact SUV has a sibling in the 2018 Audi SQ5. But what does this mean exactly, and what are the actual differences between the Q5 and SQ5? Our team of Audi experts has compared the two models in detail below. Read on to learn more, or call
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2018 Audi Q5 vs. SQ5: Overview
The 2018 Audi Q5 and new Audi SQ5 look similar and have similar dimensions, but under the skin they are quite different. The Audi Q5 is definitely impressive, but the SQ5 is the more premium of the two.
| 2018 Q5 | Model | 2018 SQ5 |
| $41,500 | MSRP | $54,300 |
| Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige | Trim Packages | Premium Plus and Prestige |
| quattro® all-wheel drive | Drivetrain | quattro® all-wheel drive |
2018 Audi Q5 vs. SQ5: Engine Specs & Performance
The 2018 Audi Q5 feels more like a sports sedan than a small SUV, and with Audi's coveted quattro® all-wheel drive system, it's more than capable even on unpaved roads. The 2018 Audi SQ5 ups the performance in a big way with a new turbocharged six-cylinder engine that is not only quick, but also capable of towing up to 4,400 lbs.
| 2018 Q5 | Model | 2018 SQ5 |
| 2.0L TFSI® four-cylinder | Engine | 3.0L TFSI® six-cylinder |
| 252 HP | Horsepower | 354 HP |
| 273 lb.-ft. | Torque | 369 lb.-ft. |
| 7-speed S tronic® dual-clutch automatic | Transmission | 8-speed Tiptronic® automatic |
| 23 MPG city/27 MPG hwy | Fuel Economy | 19 MPG city/24 MPG hwy |
| 5.9 sec. | 0-60 MPH Acceleration | 5.1 sec. |
2018 Audi Q5 vs. SQ5: Interior & Technology
The interior of the 2018 Audi Q5 is full of leather upholstery and high-gloss dark brown walnut wood inlays. The cabin of the 2018 Audi SQ5, meanwhile, is full of brushed aluminum inlay, leather and Alcantara seating, and contrast stitching plus embossing. In either, occupants enjoy:
- Three-way climate control
- Heated front seats (standard in the SQ5)
- Reclining rear seats
- 12-way adjustable front seats (driver's side only in the Q5)
Both the 2018 Audi Q5 and SQ5 come with MMI® infotainment featuring a 7-in. color display and 10 Audi speakers. However, the Q5 comes standard with a monochrome 5-in. driver information display while the SQ5 comes standard with a color 7-in. driver information display. In the Prestige trim, both models upgrade to:
- 8.3-in. MMI® display
- 12.3-in. Audi Virtual Cockpit
- 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen 3D sound system
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