Audi SQ5 vs. Land Rover Range Rover Velar
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi SQ5 and Land Rover Range Rover Velar 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 SQ5 and the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.
In comparing the Audi SQ5's and the Land Rover Range Rover Velar's specifications and ratings, the Audi SQ5 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value and base engine power. The Land Rover Range Rover Velar has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Audi SQ5's and the Land Rover Range Rover Velar's specifications and ratings, the Audi SQ5 is a better car than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.
Pricing: A used 2025 Audi SQ5 ranges from $57,135 to $73,765 while a used 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar is priced between $59,343 to $79,959. For a new model, the Audi SQ5's price is between $63,620 and $75,711, with the Land Rover Range Rover Velar priced between $65,815 and $82,003.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi SQ5 loses 56.3 percent of its value and the Land Rover Range Rover Velar loses 58.1 percent of its value. This means the Audi SQ5 retains 1.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi SQ5’s base engine makes 349 horsepower, and the Land Rover Range Rover Velar base engine makes 247 horsepower. The SQ5 is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 444 miles. The Range Rover Velar is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 569 miles. This gives the Land Rover Range Rover Velar the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Audi SQ5. Both models use premium unleaded.
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
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
65815 - 82003
Starting MSRP:
61600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
77833
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
51200 - 138300
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:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
69817
Price Range:
59343 - 79959
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
73712
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
60234 - 92425
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
33010
Depreciation %:
0.56524156
Resale Value $:
25390
Residual Value %:
0.43475843999999997
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.53712559
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.38326835 - 0.59140478
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
36112
Depreciation %:
0.58622756
Resale Value $:
25488
Residual Value %:
0.41377244
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.56208052
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.41556056 - 0.61479035
Audi SQ5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Land Rover Range Rover Velar Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
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
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
12.8
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
9.7 - 13.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
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
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Audi SQ5 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 6Ranking
2 out of / 13Ranking
2 out of / 6Ranking
3 out of / 28Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
5 out of / 28Ranking
5 out of / 27Ranking
7 out of / 28Ranking
8 out of / 68Ranking
8 out of / 28Ranking
10 out of / 28Ranking
11 out of / 28Ranking
12 out of / 28Ranking
12 out of / 28Ranking
13 out of / 28Ranking
16 out of / 68Ranking
20 out of / 28Ranking
22 out of / 68Ranking
22 out of / 27Ranking
25 out of / 68Ranking
27 out of / 68Ranking
30 out of / 68Ranking
30 out of / 68Ranking
34 out of / 68Ranking
39 out of / 68Ranking
42 out of / 64Ranking
46 out of / 68Land Rover Range Rover Velar Rankings
Ranking
9 out of / 27Ranking
10 out of / 25Ranking
15 out of / 27Ranking
16 out of / 27Ranking
17 out of / 27Ranking
18 out of / 27Ranking
20 out of / 27Ranking
20 out of / 27Ranking
23 out of / 27Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
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
Land Rover Range Rover Velar Trim Levels
P250 Dynamic SE, P250 S, P400 Autobiography, P400 Dynamic SE
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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 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:
247 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
269 foot-lbs @ 1300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.060 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):
19 / 24 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
352 / 444 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):
22 / 26 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
482 / 569 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
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wifi:
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
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
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
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
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
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Cargo Space:
30.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
62.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
135.4 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4130 lbs
Width:
84.5 inches
Height:
66.3 inches
Length:
188.9 inches
Wheelbase:
113 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/45R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/55R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Ultra Blue Metallic
Gray
Chronos Gray Metallic / Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
Green
District Green Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Arkona White / Glacier White Metallic
Gold
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Santorini Black Metallic
Blue
Varesine Blue Metallic
Gray
Carpathian Grey Premium Metallic / Zadar Grey Premium Metallic
Green
Giola Green Metallic
Silver
Not available
White
Fuji White / Ostuni Pearl White Premium Metallic
Gold
Batumi Gold Premium Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Rotor Gray
Blue
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Gray
Cloud / Cloud/Ebony
Blue
Raven Blue/Ebony
