2026 Audi Q5 Sportback 45 TFSI

SUV · 2.0L TFSI I4 · AWD

80/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a suv is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine	2.0L TFSI I4
Horsepower	261 hp
Torque	273 lb-ft
0–60 mph	5.9 sec
Top speed	130 mph
Drivetrain	AWD
Seats	5
Combined MPG	25 mpg (23 city / 28 hwy)
Range	398 miles
MSRP	$54,000
Body style	SUV

The verdict

What's good

Sportback roofline drops drag without meaningfully cutting rear headroom
Quattro AWD calibration favors everyday confidence over sporty bias
Virtual cockpit is among the clearest instrument displays in the segment
Rear cargo floor sits low enough for easy loading of heavy items

What's not

Sloped rear roofline reduces usable cargo volume versus standard Q5
Rear visibility through the back glass is limited by the rakish cutline
Reliability of electrical ancillaries lags Japanese competitors in the segment
Ride on 20-inch wheels feels choppy on poorly maintained roads

The engine

EA888

2.0L Turbo I4

A 2.0-liter TFSI turbo-four delivering brisk, refined urge across Audi's compact range, with direct injection and a quick-spooling turbo for effortless real-world pace.

Part of the long-running, endlessly developed EA888 family shared across the Volkswagen Group — one of the most-produced premium four-cylinders in the world.

TFSI marks Audi's combination of turbocharging and direct fuel injection.
It's the same engine family that, fully unleashed, powers the Golf R and S3.

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The six sub-scores behind the 80 — performance, tech, comfort, reliability, safety and value
Market value today and year-by-year value history
All 4 trims with pricing
Studio photography — exterior, rear and interior
Side-by-side comparison with up to four cars

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