Audi Q7 vs. Audi SQ5
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi Q7 and 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 Audi Q7 and the Audi SQ5.
When we compare the Audi Q7's and the Audi SQ5's specifications and ratings, the Audi Q7 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and overall quality score. The Audi SQ5 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, reliability, resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Audi Q7's and the Audi SQ5's specifications and ratings, the Audi SQ5 is a better car than the Audi Q7.
Pricing: A used 2025 Audi Q7 ranges from $51,967 to $71,989 while a used 2025 Audi SQ5 is priced between $57,135 to $73,765. For a new model, the Audi Q7's price is between $64,485 and $84,260, with the Audi SQ5 priced between $63,620 and $75,711.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi Q7 loses 60.9 percent of its value and the Audi SQ5 loses 56.3 percent of its value. This means the Audi SQ5 retains 4.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi Q7.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi Q7 is 7.8 out of 10 while the Audi SQ5's quality rating is 7.7 out of 10. This results in the Audi Q7 being ranked 11 out of 70 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs and the Audi SQ5 being ranked 26 out of 70.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Audi Q7 is 7.4 out of 10. For the Audi SQ5 the reliability rating is 8.0 out of 10. This gives the Audi SQ5 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Audi Q7.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi Q7’s base engine makes 261 horsepower, and the Audi SQ5 base engine makes 349 horsepower. The Q7 is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 585 miles. The SQ5 is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 444 miles. This gives the Audi Q7 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Audi SQ5. Both models use premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Audi Q7 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
64485 - 84260
Starting MSRP:
60500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
75104
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
48975 - 136200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
63620 - 75711
Starting MSRP:
58400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
49635
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
23800 - 79100
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
60694
Price Range:
51967 - 71989
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
82207
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
50580 - 145833
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
655
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
27352
# Good or Great Deals:
499
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
63922
Price Range:
57135 - 73765
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
51781
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
25863 - 81247
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.49798776
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.38914453 - 0.60966222
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
33010
Depreciation %:
0.56524156
Resale Value $:
25390
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.53712559
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.38326835 - 0.59140478
Audi Q7 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
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 Audi Q7
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
9.7
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
13.0
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
9.7 - 16.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.055
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi SQ5
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
14.2
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
14.6
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
12.0 - 16.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.145
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.0821980683660386
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.4 - 15.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.273510981949787
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.8 - 54.4
Audi Q7 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 1Ranking
2 out of / 31Ranking
2 out of / 28Ranking
3 out of / 28Ranking
4 out of / 31Ranking
5 out of / 70Ranking
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5 out of / 28Ranking
7 out of / 31Ranking
7 out of / 28Ranking
8 out of / 28Ranking
8 out of / 24Ranking
9 out of / 70Ranking
10 out of / 31Ranking
10 out of / 28Ranking
10 out of / 28Ranking
10 out of / 28Ranking
11 out of / 70Ranking
11 out of / 31Ranking
11 out of / 31Ranking
11 out of / 28Ranking
12 out of / 70Ranking
12 out of / 70Ranking
12 out of / 31Ranking
12 out of / 28Ranking
13 out of / 31Ranking
13 out of / 28Ranking
13 out of / 28Ranking
14 out of / 28Ranking
14 out of / 24Ranking
17 out of / 70Ranking
17 out of / 31Ranking
18 out of / 70Ranking
18 out of / 31Ranking
20 out of / 31Ranking
23 out of / 28Ranking
24 out of / 31Ranking
25 out of / 70Ranking
25 out of / 31Ranking
26 out of / 70Ranking
27 out of / 70Ranking
41 out of / 70Ranking
49 out of / 62Ranking
65 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
Audi Q7 Trim Levels
quattro Premium 45 TFSI, quattro Premium 55 TFSI, quattro Premium Plus 45 TFSI, quattro Premium Plus 55 TFSI, quattro Prestige 55 TFSI
Audi SQ5 Trim Levels
3.0T quattro Premium, 3.0T quattro Premium Plus, 3.0T quattro Prestige, quattro Premium Plus TFSI, quattro Premium TFSI, quattro Prestige TFSI
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):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
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:
261 hp @ 5250 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 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:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 26 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
450 / 585 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):
19 / 24 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
352 / 444 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Cargo Space:
13.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
68.1 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:
4949 lbs
Width:
87.1 inches
Height:
68.5 inches
Length:
199.6 inches
Wheelbase:
117.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 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:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/55R19XL
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/45R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Waitomo Blue Metallic
Brown
Tamarind Brown Metallic
Gold
Sakhir Gold Metallic
Gray
Samurai Gray Metallic
Silver
Satellite Silver Metallic
White
Carrara White / Glacier White Metallic
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Ultra Blue Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gold
Not available
Gray
Chronos Gray Metallic / Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Arkona White / Glacier White Metallic
Green
District Green Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Saiga Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Okapi Brown
Gray
Pando Gray
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black
Brown
Not available
Gray
Rotor Gray
