2020 Audi SQ5 vs. 2020 Porsche Macan
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Audi SQ5 and 2020 Porsche Macan contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2020 Audi SQ5 and the 2020 Porsche Macan.
In comparing the 2020 Audi SQ5's and the 2020 Porsche Macan's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Audi SQ5 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars and base engine power. The 2020 Porsche Macan has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Audi SQ5's and the 2020 Porsche Macan's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Porsche Macan is a better car than the 2020 Audi SQ5.
Pricing: A used 2020 Audi SQ5 ranges from $31,586 to $41,999 while a used 2020 Porsche Macan is priced between $35,619 to $63,990.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2020 Audi SQ5 loses 52 percent of its value and the 2020 Porsche Macan loses 39.7 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Porsche Macan retains 12.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 Audi SQ5.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi SQ5 is 6.6 out of 10 while the Porsche Macan's quality rating is 7.1 out of 10. This results in the Audi SQ5 being ranked 12 out of 29 Best Luxury Small SUVs and the Porsche Macan being ranked 10 out of 29. Out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, the Audi SQ5 is ranked 35 and the Porsche Macan is ranked 31.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Audi SQ5 is 5.9 out of 10. For the Porsche Macan the reliability rating is 6.1 out of 10. This gives the Porsche Macan a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Audi SQ5.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2020 Audi SQ5’s base engine makes 349 horsepower, and the 2020 Porsche Macan base engine makes 248 horsepower. The SQ5 is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 426 miles. The Macan is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 455 miles. This gives the 2020 Porsche Macan the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2020 Audi SQ5. Both models use premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$52,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$45,123
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$33,500 - $73,400
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$50,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$45,123
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$33,500 - $73,400
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$37,166
Price Range:
$31,586 - $41,999
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$34,494
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$24,102 - $55,670
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
51
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
48,970
# Good or Great Deals:
31
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$45,592
Price Range:
$35,619 - $63,990
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$34,494
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$24,102 - $55,670
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
155
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
41,170
# Good or Great Deals:
100
Audi SQ5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
6.6 / 10
Reliability:
5.9 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Porsche Macan Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.1 / 10
Reliability:
6.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Audi SQ5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
8.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
6.7 - 9.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
10.5%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Porsche Macan
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
8.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
6.7 - 9.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
4.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
1 - 32.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
9.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
4.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
1 - 32.2
Audi SQ5 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 6Ranking
6 out of / 13Ranking
7 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 29Ranking
20 out of / 29Ranking
22 out of / 27Ranking
26 out of / 68Ranking
27 out of / 68Ranking
28 out of / 68Ranking
30 out of / 68Ranking
31 out of / 68Ranking
32 out of / 68Ranking
34 out of / 68Ranking
35 out of / 68Ranking
38 out of / 68Ranking
39 out of / 59Ranking
42 out of / 68Porsche Macan Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
5 out of / 68Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
5 out of / 7Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
16 out of / 68Ranking
17 out of / 68Ranking
20 out of / 29Ranking
21 out of / 68Ranking
24 out of / 27Ranking
31 out of / 68Ranking
31 out of / 68Ranking
44 out of / 59Ranking
45 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2020 Audi SQ5 Trim Levels
3.0T quattro Premium, 3.0T quattro Premium Plus, 3.0T quattro Prestige
2020 Porsche Macan Trim Levels
Base, GTS, S, Turbo
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
349 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
369 foot-lbs @ 1370 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.081 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
248 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 23 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
333 / 426 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 23 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
376 / 455 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
25.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
53.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
17.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
52.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4321 lbs
Width:
84.3 inches
Height:
65.3 inches
Length:
183.9 inches
Wheelbase:
111.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4099 lbs
Width:
82.6 inches
Height:
63.9 inches
Length:
184.9 inches
Wheelbase:
110.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/45R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black / Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Moonlight Blue Metallic / Navarra Blue Metallic
Gray
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect / Quantum Gray
Green
Azores Green Metallic
Red
Matador Red Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic / Ibis White
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Jet Black Metallic
Blue
Miami Blue / Night Blue Metallic / Sapphire Blue Metallic
Gray
Chalk / Volcano Grey Metallic
Green
Mamba Green Metallic
Red
Carmine Red
Silver
Dolomite Silver Metallic
White
Carrara White Metallic / White
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Rotor Gray
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Garnet Red/Black / Mojave Beige/Black
Gray
Agate Grey / Agate Grey/Pebble Grey
Brown
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