Audi Q5 is a five-seat small-size vehicle in the Luxury SUV category. For the 2016 model year, there are four trim-lines to choose from with two different gas engines that produce from 220 to 272 horsepower. EPA-estimated annual premium gasoline expense is $3,150 to $3,300, which over the course of five years will cost you $6,000 in extra fuel spending. Audi Q5 has received a 4-stars crash rating from NHTSA.
2016 Q5 has a relatively long wheelbase ( 110.5 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier, too, with curb weight of 4079 - 4431 lbs.
2016 Q5 seats five adults. On first-row passenger room it falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Q5 ia a class-leader on only one measurement - head - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on legs and shoulders. Cargo volume behind second-row seats is larger than average among its peers with 29.1 cu. ft.
Trim | 2016 Q5 2.0T Premium quattro | 2016 Q5 2.0T Premium Plus quattro | 2016 Q5 3.0T Premium Plus quattro | 2016 Q5 3.0T Prestige quattro |
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Starging MSRP | $40,900 | $42,750 | $46,000 | $53,500 |
Engine | 2.0L Inline-4 Turbo | 2.0L Inline-4 Turbo | 3.0L V-6 Supercharged | 3.0L V-6 Supercharged |
HP | 220 hp | 220 hp | 272 hp | 272 hp |
Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
0-60 mph | 7.0 sec | 7.0 sec | 6.0 sec | 6.0 sec |
City | 20 MPG | 20 MPG | 18 MPG | 18 MPG |
Highway | 27 MPG | 27 MPG | 26 MPG | 26 MPG |
Combined | 22 MPG | 22 MPG | 21 MPG | 21 MPG |
Annual Fuel Cost | $3,150 | $3,150 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
2016 Q5 SUV comes in four trim levels, with an average price that is $1,538 more compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average more powerful engine, Q5
2016 Q5 SUV has a 4-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed fifty-seven complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There are also five recalls issued by Audi, which by itself is a relatively high number.