2020 Audi SQ5 vs. 2021 Audi SQ5
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Audi SQ5 and 2021 Audi SQ5 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 2021 Audi SQ5.
When we compare the 2020 Audi SQ5's and the 2021 Audi SQ5's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Audi SQ5 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2020 Audi SQ5 and 2021 Audi SQ5 have the same fuel efficiency, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Audi SQ5's and the 2021 Audi SQ5's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Audi SQ5 is a better car than the 2021 Audi SQ5.
Pricing: A used 2020 Audi SQ5 ranges from $25,145 to $40,422 while a used 2021 Audi SQ5 is priced between $29,024 to $43,992.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2020 Audi SQ5 and the 2021 Audi SQ5 both lose 56.3 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi SQ5 is 7.7 out of 10. Audi SQ5 is ranked 9 out of 28 Best Luxury Small SUVs based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 70 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, the Audi SQ5 is ranked 26 and the Audi SQ5 is ranked 26 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Audi SQ5 is 8.0 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2020 Audi SQ5 and the 2021 Audi SQ5 makes 349 horsepower. Both the SQ5 and the SQ5 are rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 426 and 444 miles respectively. Both models use premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
52900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
44872
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
33500 - 73400
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
52900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
46345
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
31800 - 73400
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
32175
Price Range:
25145 - 40422
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
29130
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
21510 - 46211
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
79
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
61584
# Good or Great Deals:
43
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
36568
Price Range:
29024 - 43992
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
32726
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
24784 - 49306
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
98
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
60618
# Good or Great Deals:
62
Audi SQ5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Audi SQ5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Audi SQ5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
9.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
7.0 - 11.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.145
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Audi SQ5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
10.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
10.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
8.0 - 12.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.145
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.386277412676792
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
4.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
1.0 - 36.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.913584318316825
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
4.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 25.0
Audi SQ5 Rankings
Ranking
7 out of / 28Ranking
8 out of / 28Ranking
8 out of / 26Ranking
9 out of / 28Ranking
10 out of / 28Ranking
11 out of / 28Ranking
12 out of / 28Ranking
19 out of / 70Ranking
20 out of / 28Ranking
20 out of / 28Ranking
22 out of / 28Ranking
22 out of / 28Ranking
23 out of / 26Ranking
26 out of / 70Ranking
27 out of / 70Ranking
27 out of / 70Ranking
31 out of / 70Ranking
35 out of / 70Ranking
40 out of / 70Ranking
45 out of / 70Ranking
45 out of / 62Ranking
53 out of / 70Ranking
55 out of / 70Audi SQ5 Rankings
Ranking
7 out of / 28Ranking
8 out of / 28Ranking
8 out of / 26Ranking
9 out of / 28Ranking
10 out of / 28Ranking
11 out of / 28Ranking
12 out of / 28Ranking
19 out of / 70Ranking
20 out of / 28Ranking
20 out of / 28Ranking
22 out of / 28Ranking
22 out of / 28Ranking
23 out of / 26Ranking
26 out of / 70Ranking
27 out of / 70Ranking
27 out of / 70Ranking
31 out of / 70Ranking
35 out of / 70Ranking
40 out of / 70Ranking
45 out of / 70Ranking
45 out of / 62Ranking
53 out of / 70Ranking
55 out of / 70Available 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
2021 Audi SQ5 Trim Levels
3.0T quattro Premium, 3.0T quattro Premium Plus, 3.0T quattro Prestige
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
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
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:
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
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:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 24 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
333 / 444 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:
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:
Standard
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:
Available
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:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
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:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
25.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
54.1 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:
4288 lbs
Width:
84.2 inches
Height:
65.5 inches
Length:
184.3 inches
Wheelbase:
111 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 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:
20.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/45R20
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
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Ultra Blue Metallic
Gray
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect / Quantum Gray
Green
District Green Metallic
Red
Not available
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic / Ibis White
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Rotor Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Rotor Gray
