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Audi SQ5
2021 Audi SQ5
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$52,900
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.5
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2021 BMW X3
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$43,000
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.8
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Overview

Engine
3.0-liter Turbo V6 Gas
Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Other
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 18 MPG
Hwy: 24 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 25 MPG
Hwy: 29 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater

Photos

Audi SQ5
2018-2021 Audi SQ5 Rear Angle View
2018-2021 Audi SQ5 Driver Seat
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BMW X3
2018-2021 BMW X3 In Motion
2018-2021 BMW X3 Infotainment System
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
3.0-liter Turbo V6 Gas
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
349 hp @ 5400 rpm
248 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque
369 lb-ft @ 1370 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Other
Rear-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
38.4 ft
39.4 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
20" x 8"
18" x 7"
Rear Wheel Size
20" x 8"
18" x 7"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Multi-Link
Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P255/45WR20
P225/60HR18
Rear Tire
P255/45WR20
P225/60HR18
Spare Tire
Compact
N/A

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
20 MPG
27 MPG
City
18 MPG
25 MPG
Highway
24 MPG
29 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.9 Tons/yr
6.6 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gallons
17.2 gallons
Cruising Range City
333 miles
430 miles
Cruising Range Highway
444 miles
498.8 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
183.9 in
185.9 in
Height
65.3 in
66 in
Max Width
74.5 in
74.4 in
Front Width
63.9 in
63.8 in
Rear Width
63.6 in
64.4 in
Wheelbase
111.2 in
112.8 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
7.2 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41 in
40.3 in
Front Seat Headroom
40.2 in
41.1 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
57.7 in
57.6 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
37.8 in
36.4 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.7 in
39.1 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
56.5 in
56 in

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
4,321 lbs
3,931 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity
4,400 lbs
N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
53.1 ft³
62.7 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
25.1 ft³
28.7 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
25.1 ft³
28.7 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Ibis White
  • Quantum Gray
  • Alpine White
  • Jet Black

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
  • District Green Metallic
  • Florett Silver Metallic
  • Glacier White Metallic
  • Mythos Black Metallic
  • Ultra Blue Metallic
  • Black Sapphire Metallic
  • Carbon Black Metallic
  • Dark Graphite Metallic
  • Glacier Silver Metallic
  • Mineral White Metallic
  • Phytonic Blue Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Fine Nappa Leather Seating Surfaces
  • Black, Leather Seating Surfaces
  • Black, Leather/Dinamica Seats
  • Magma Red, Fine Nappa Leather Seating Surfaces
  • Rotor Gray, Fine Nappa Leather Seating Surfaces
  • Rotor Gray, Leather/Dinamica Seats
  • Black, SensaTec Upholstery
  • Canberra Beige/Black, SensaTec Upholstery

Optional Interior Materials

N/A
  • Black w/Oyster Stitching, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Canberra Beige/Black, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Cognac w/Contrast Stitch, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Oyster w/Contrast Stitch, Vernasca Leather Upholstery

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Optional
Premium Sound System
Standard
Optional
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Not Available
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Standard
Optional

Comfort

Head-Up Display
Not Available
Optional
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Optional
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Optional
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Optional
Optional
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Standard
Optional
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Optional
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Optional
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Optional
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Rear A/C
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Optional
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Optional
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
Maintenance
N/A
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
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