Audi SQ5 Sportback

Audi SQ5 Sportback: which version to buy

If the question is which Audi SQ5 Sportback to buy, the data split is simple. First generation (September 2020–November 2024, SUV Coupe, two versions) pairs 3.0 TDI V6 MHEV quattro tiptronic (341 hp, 700 Nm, 5.1 s to 100 km/h) with 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (354 hp, 500 Nm, also 5.1 s).

If the question is which Audi SQ5 Sportback to buy, the data split is simple. First generation (September 2020–November 2024, SUV Coupe, two versions) pairs 3.0 TDI V6 MHEV quattro tiptronic (341 hp, 700 Nm, 5.1 s to 100 km/h) with 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (354 hp, 500 Nm, also 5.1 s). Second generation (from December 2024, still SUV Coupe, two versions, both named 3.0 AT) is gasoline-only: 3.0 AT 362 hp (4.8 s) and 3.0 AT 367 hp (4.5 s). Same 0–100 in generation 1 despite 13 hp and 200 Nm of difference; generation 2 is 0.3–0.6 s quicker, 8–13 hp above the old TFSI, 50 Nm more than that TFSI, and 150 Nm below the diesel. Mixed fuel use rises from 7 l/100 km on both generation-1 versions to 10.7 on both generation-2 3.0 AT cars; the tank shrinks from 70 l to 65 l; kerb weight rises from 2010 kg to 2040–2050 kg. Price is not measured here.

Generations: what actually changed between 1 generation and 2 generation

1 generation ran 2020-09-01 to 2024-11-30 as an SUV Coupe with two versions. Both used an 8-speed Automatic and AWD, both listed 2010 kg kerb / 2660 kg gross, independent spring suspension, 70 l tank, Euro 6, and 8.7 / 6 / 7 l/100 km (city / highway / mixed). Wheel sizes and ground clearance are not measured. The split is fuel and engine placement: diesel 3.0 TDI V6 MHEV quattro tiptronic is Front, longitudinal; gasoline 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic is Front, transverse.

2 generation starts 2024-12-01 (stop not measured) as the same SUV Coupe body with two versions, both named 3.0 AT. Both are Gasoline, Turbo, 2995 cm³, 6 cylinders V-shaped, 4 valves per cylinder, Front, longitudinal, Direct injection (direct), compression 12, bore × stroke 84.5 x 89, 95 fuel, 7-speed Automatic, AWD, independent pneumatic suspension, 65 l tank, 12.4 / 9 / 10.7 l/100 km, wheels 255/45 R20 and 255/40 R21. Ground clearance is not measured. Versus generation 1 TFSI this is +8 hp or +13 hp, +50 Nm, −1 gear, −5 l tank, +30 kg or +40 kg kerb, and mixed use +3.7 l/100 km. Versus generation 1 diesel this is +21 hp or +26 hp, −150 Nm, 0.3–0.6 s quicker to 100 km/h, and the same mixed-use penalty.

Audi SQ5 Sportback engine specs (all versions)

Power per litre (hp ÷ displacement in litres): 3.0 TDI V6 MHEV quattro tiptronic 341 / 2.967 ≈ 114.9 hp/l; 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic 354 / 2.995 ≈ 118.2 hp/l; 3.0 AT 362 hp 362 / 2.995 ≈ 120.9 hp/l; 3.0 AT 367 hp 367 / 2.995 ≈ 122.5 hp/l. Generation 2’s stronger 3.0 AT is 7.6 hp/l above the diesel and 4.3 hp/l above the first-generation TFSI.

Peak torque of 3.0 TDI V6 MHEV quattro tiptronic arrives at 1750 rpm; 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic at 4500 rpm; 3.0 AT 367 hp holds 550 Nm from 1700-4000. Torque rpm for 3.0 AT 362 hp is not measured. Peak power rpm: 3800 (TDI), 6400 (TFSI), 5500-6300 (3.0 AT 367 hp); not measured for 3.0 AT 362 hp.

Horsepower, 0–100, mpg-style consumption

All four versions are limited to 250 km/h.

• 3.0 TDI V6 MHEV quattro tiptronic: 5.1 s; 8.7 / 6 / 7 l/100 km; CO2 185; Euro 6.
• 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic: 5.1 s; 8.7 / 6 / 7 l/100 km; CO2 not measured; Euro 6.
• 3.0 AT 362 hp: 4.8 s; 12.4 / 9 / 10.7; CO2 not measured; eco class not measured.
• 3.0 AT 367 hp: 4.5 s; 12.4 / 9 / 10.7; CO2 199; Euro 6.

The diesel and first-generation gasoline match on 0–100 and on every measured consumption figure. Extra 13 hp on 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic does not buy a shorter sprint in this table; extra 200 Nm on the TDI does not either. Generation 2’s extra 5 hp between the two 3.0 AT cars does show: 4.8 s versus 4.5 s (0.3 s). Versus generation 1, 3.0 AT 362 hp is 0.3 s quicker and 3.0 AT 367 hp is 0.6 s quicker.

City use on generation 2 is 12.4 − 8.7 = 3.7 l/100 km higher; highway 9 − 6 = 3 l/100 km higher; mixed 10.7 − 7 = 3.7 l/100 km higher. On a 70 l tank at mixed 7 l/100 km, generation 1 has 70 / 7 × 100 ≈ 1000 km of mixed range in arithmetic; generation 2 at 65 / 10.7 × 100 ≈ 607 km. That is about 393 km less mixed range from a 5 l smaller tank and 3.7 l/100 km more use.

CO2 is measured only on 3.0 TDI V6 MHEV quattro tiptronic (185) and 3.0 AT 367 hp (199): +14. Eco class is not measured on 3.0 AT 362 hp; the other three are Euro 6.

Dimensions, weight, tank, wheels

Length is not measured for any version. Ground clearance is not measured for any version.

Kerb weight: both generation-1 versions 2010 kg; 3.0 AT 362 hp 2050 kg (+40 kg); 3.0 AT 367 hp 2040 kg (+30 kg versus generation 1, −10 kg versus the other 3.0 AT). Gross: generation 1 both 2660 kg; 3.0 AT 367 hp 2610 kg (−50 kg); 3.0 AT 362 hp gross not measured.

Weight per horsepower (kerb ÷ hp): TDI 2010 / 341 ≈ 5.89 kg/hp; TFSI 2010 / 354 ≈ 5.68 kg/hp; 3.0 AT 362 hp 2050 / 362 ≈ 5.66 kg/hp; 3.0 AT 367 hp 2040 / 367 ≈ 5.56 kg/hp. The 367 hp 3.0 AT is the lightest per horsepower; the diesel is the heaviest per horsepower despite matching the TFSI’s 2010 kg kerb, because it has 13 fewer hp.

Payload arithmetic where both masses exist: generation 1 2660 − 2010 = 650 kg; 3.0 AT 367 hp 2610 − 2040 = 570 kg (−80 kg). Payload for 3.0 AT 362 hp is not measured (gross missing).

Tank: 70 l (generation 1) versus 65 l (generation 2). Wheels: not measured in generation 1; generation 2 lists 255/45 R20 and 255/40 R21 on both 3.0 AT versions. Front/rear brakes on all four: Ventilated disc / Disc ventilated. Suspension: Independent, spring on both generation-1 versions; Independent, pneumatic on both generation-2 versions.

Which version to choose

Buy 1 generation 3.0 TDI V6 MHEV quattro tiptronic if torque and measured mixed use matter more than peak hp. It is the only Diesel, the only 2967 cm³ unit, and the torque leader by 150 Nm over both 3.0 AT cars and by 200 Nm over 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic. Peak 700 Nm at 1750 rpm is the lowest rpm in the table. You give up 13 hp versus the period TFSI and 21–26 hp versus generation 2, and you match the TFSI’s 5.1 s and 250 km/h. You keep the 70 l tank, 185 CO2, Euro 6, 2010 / 2660 kg, 8-speed Automatic, Front, longitudinal layout, and 7 l/100 km mixed — 3.7 l/100 km below either 3.0 AT.

Buy 1 generation 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic if you want Gasoline in the 2020–2024 window without generation 2’s consumption step. It is the only Front, transverse SQ5 Sportback in this data. Versus the TDI: +13 hp, −200 Nm, same 5.1 s, same 8.7 / 6 / 7, same 70 l, same 2010 / 2660 kg, same 8-speed Automatic and AWD. Versus 3.0 AT 367 hp: −13 hp, −50 Nm, +0.6 s to 100, −3.7 l/100 km mixed, +5 l tank, −30 kg kerb. CO2 is not measured on this TFSI.

Buy 2 generation 3.0 AT 362 hp only if you need generation 2 hardware (7-speed Automatic, Independent, pneumatic, 255/45 R20 and 255/40 R21, Front, longitudinal 2995 Gasoline) and can live with the thinner data sheet. Versus the 367 hp 3.0 AT you lose 5 hp and 3 kW, gain 10 kg kerb, and are 0.3 s slower (4.8 vs 4.5). Torque is the same 550 Nm, but torque rpm, power rpm, CO2, eco class, and gross mass are not measured on the 362 hp car and are measured on the 367 hp car (1700-4000, 5500-6300, 199, Euro 6, 2610 kg). Fuel use, tank, wheels, and 250 km/h cap are identical. Specific output 120.9 hp/l sits between the old TFSI (118.2) and the 367 hp 3.0 AT (122.5).

Buy 2 generation 3.0 AT 367 hp if the goal is the shortest 0–100 and the highest hp in the catalogue: 367 hp, 4.5 s, 5.56 kg/hp. Versus 3.0 AT 362 hp that is +5 hp, −10 kg, −0.3 s, and a complete rpm/CO2/Euro 6/gross set. Versus 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic: +13 hp, +50 Nm, −0.6 s, −1 gear, −5 l tank, +30 kg kerb, +3.7 l/100 km mixed. Versus 3.0 TDI V6 MHEV quattro tiptronic: +26 hp, −150 Nm, −0.6 s, same 250 km/h, +14 CO2 (199 vs 185), +30 kg kerb, −50 kg gross (2610 vs 2660), −80 kg payload by subtraction (570 vs 650).

Generation vs generation, in one line. Generation 1 is the consumption and tank generation (7 l/100 km mixed, 70 l, ~1000 km mixed arithmetic) with a real Diesel/Gasoline fork and matched 5.1 s sprints. Generation 2 is the output and chassis-label generation (362–367 hp, 4.5–4.8 s, pneumatic suspension, named wheels) with no Diesel, a 7-speed Automatic, 65 l, and 10.7 l/100 km mixed on both 3.0 AT versions. Extra money, as a market price, is not measured; extra hardware in the numbers is 8–26 hp, 50 Nm over the old TFSI, 0.3–0.6 s, pneumatic instead of spring, and 3.7 l/100 km more mixed fuel.

Used shoppers looking at 2022 / 2023 / 2024 SQ5 Sportback specs are shopping generation 1 only (those calendar years sit inside 2020-09-01–2024-11-30). 2025 and 2026 sit in generation 2 (from 2024-12-01; stop not measured). Prestige trims and list prices are not in this data.

Reliability and typical faults are not measured in this dataset; the comparison above is only hp, Nm, seconds, litres, kilograms, and the labels attached to each named version.