DecodedCars2025 Audi SQ5
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2025 models.
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Body styles
- 4dr SUV, 4dr SUV (All New), Sportback 4dr SUV, Sportback 4dr SUV (All New)
- Engines
- 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 22 combined · 19 city / 26 hwy
- Length
- 184.3–185.8 in
- Curb weight
- 4,266–4,663 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 1 campaign
Pros & cons
What's good
Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 22 MPG combined, 14% below the 2025 small SUV average of 25.6 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 45 similar 2025 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2025 Audi SQ5 is a small SUV offered with a 3.0L 6-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 184 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 111-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,398 lb (4dr SUV).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 22 MPG combined (19 city / 26 highway), 14% worse than the 2025 small SUV average of 25.6 MPG, for an estimated $3,750 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the forward collision avoidance.
What changed for 2025
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2024 SQ5 — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2024; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2024 SQ5 →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr SUV | 184.3 in | 74.4 in | 65.4 in | 111 in | 63.8 / 63.4 in | 4,398 lb | 53/47 |
| 4dr SUV (All New) | 185.8 in | 74.8 in | 64.2 in | 111 in | 63.8 / 63.4 in | 4,663 lb | |
| Sportback 4dr SUV | 184.6 in | 74.4 in | 65.4 in | 111 in | 63.8 / 63.4 in | 4,266 lb | 53/47 |
| Sportback 4dr SUV (All New) | 185.8 in | 74.8 in | 64.6 in | 111 in | 63.8 / 63.4 in | 4,663 lb |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ5 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 / 26 / 22 | -14% | $3,750 | 404 |
| SQ5 Sportback | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 / 26 / 22 | -14% | $3,750 | 404 |
| SQ5 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 / 24 / 21 | -18% | $3,900 | 427 |
| SQ5 Sportback | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 / 24 / 21 | -18% | $3,900 | 427 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2025 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Driver / passenger | Side | Side pole | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Audi SQ5 SUV AWD | Not rated | Not rated | –★ / –★ | Not rated | Not rated | ★★★★★ | 16.4% |
Similar 2025 small SUVs
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Audi SQ5 (this car) | 22 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class | 18 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Tesla Model Y | 337 mi | ★★★★★ | 3 |
| 2025 Porsche Cayenne | 22 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2025 BMW X5 | 25 MPG | ★★★★★ | 5 |
| 2025 Land Rover Defender | 19 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2025 BMW X3 | 29 MPG | ★★★★★ | 9 |
Recalls (1)
Seat Belts › Pretensioner · Apr 24, 2026
NHTSA campaign 26V266000 · 7,425 vehicles
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 Q5, Q5 Sportback, SQ5, and SQ5 Sportback vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belts may have been manufactured incorrectly, and fail to properly restrain occupants during a crash.
- Risk
- Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2026. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69GT.
Not every 2025 Audi SQ5 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2025 Audi SQ5 buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 1 recall this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 3 owner reports. Make sure driver-assist systems and the backup camera work without error messages.
- Fuel/Propulsion System — 2 owner reports. Smell for fuel around the car and in the cabin, check that it starts easily when warm, and look at the oil dipstick for a fuel smell or rising level.
- Power Train — 2 owner reports. Test-drive through all gears, including reverse; note slipping, harsh or delayed shifts.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 800 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2025 Audi SQ5. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other SQ5 years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 SQ5 | 23 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 SQ5 | 23 | 185.8 in | Not rated | 0 | 4 |
| 2024 SQ5 | 21 | 184.3 in | Not rated | 0 | 6 |
| 2023 SQ5 | 21 | 184.3 in | Not rated | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 SQ5 | 21 | 184.3 in | Not rated | 2 | 6 |
| 2021 SQ5 | 20 | 184.3 in | Not rated | 5 | 13 |
| 2020 SQ5 | 20 | 183.9 in | Not rated | 4 | 8 |
| 2019 SQ5 | 21 | 183.9 in | Not rated | 5 | 20 |
| 2018 SQ5 | 21 | 183.9 in | Not rated | 5 | 25 |
| 2017 SQ5 | 19 | 182.3 in | Not rated | 0 | 5 |
| 2016 SQ5 | 19 | 182.3 in | Not rated | 0 | 6 |
| 2015 SQ5 | 19 | 182.3 in | Not rated | 1 | 9 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Audi. How we calculate this →