The 2018 Audi Q5 AWD accelerates from 0-60 MPH in just 5.9 seconds, while crossing the quarter-mile run in just 13.5 seconds. This is with the courtesy of the standard 252 hp 2.0L turbocharged Inline-4 engine. The Q5's acceleration figures are quite impressive for a 4-cylinder engine. Now, the 2018 SQ5 is much faster, with its 354 hp Supercharged V6 engine, as it does the same 0-60 MPH sprint in just 5.2 seconds.
The 2018 Audi Q5 comes equipped with a 2-liter I4 that makes 252 hp @ 5000 rpm horsepower and 273 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm of torque. The car takes 5.85 seconds to reach 60 MPH from a standstill while it is able to run a quarter-mile in 14.5 seconds. All the trims are powered by the same engine, hence, there is no change in the performance figures as you go up the trims.
2018 Audi Q5 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
Trim Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM) w/Prod. End 6/18 | 5.9 sec | 14.5 sec | 136 ft. |
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Premium Plus quattro 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM) w/Prod. End 6/18 | 5.8 sec | 14.5 sec | 136 ft. |
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Prestige quattro 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM) w/Prod. End 6/18 | 5.9 sec | 14.5 sec | 136 ft. |
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Tech Premium Quattro 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM) | 5.9 sec | 14.5 sec | 136 ft. |
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Tech Premium Plus Quattro 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM) | 5.9 sec | 14.5 sec | 136 ft. |
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Tech Prestige Quattro 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM) | 5.9 sec | 14.5 sec | 136 ft. |
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Premium quattro Summer of Audi 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM) | 5.9 sec | 14.5 sec | 136 ft. |
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Premium Plus quattro Summer of Audi 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM) | 5.9 sec | 14.5 sec | 136 ft. |
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Prestige quattro Summer of Audi 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM) | 5.9 sec | 14.5 sec | 136 ft. |
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Considering the acceleration figures, the 2018 Audi Q5 isn't the best performer amongst the competitors and takes its time to reach 60MPH from naught. Even in the quarter-mile run, the car is an average performer and won't pin any excitement meter around. The fastest car of the lot is 2018 BMW X5 which is just a tad bit quicker than the 2018 Audi Q5 and does the 0-60 MPH run in 4.9 seconds. It also reaches the quarter-mile mark faster than the 2018 Audi Q5.
During our emergency braking test, 2018 Audi Q5 takes forever to come to a complete stop. The brake pedal is on the tighter side and the feedback is minimal. Even though the car stops in a no-nonsense manner it is relatively the slowest to stop from 60MPH to zero amongst the competitors. The 2018 Audi Q3 takes a meager 80 feet to halt from 60MPH which is a lot quicker than any other rival in the segment.
2018 Audi Q5 vs. Competitor's 0-60 and Quarter Mile
Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (70 - 0 MPH) | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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2018 Audi Q5 | 5.8 - 5.9 sec | 14.5 sec | - | 136 ft. |
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2018 Volvo XC60 | 5.4 - 6.4 sec | 13.8 - 14.9 sec | - | 114 ft. |
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2018 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | 8.5 sec | 15.3 sec | 176 ft. | - |
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2018 BMW X1 | 6.3 sec | 15.2 sec | - | 124 ft. |
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2018 Cadillac XT5 | 6.6 sec | 15.1 sec | - | 99 ft. |
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2018 Lexus RX 350 | 7.2 sec | 15.6 sec | 165 ft. | - |
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2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio | 5.4 sec | 14 - 14.1 sec | - | 127 ft. |
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2018 Jaguar E-PACE | 6.4 - 7.2 sec | 15 - 15.6 sec | - | 130 ft. |
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2018 Audi Q3 | 7.8 sec | 16.1 sec | - | 80 ft. |
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2018 Jaguar F-PACE | 6.2 - 6.4 sec | 13.9 - 14.7 sec | - | 99 ft. |
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2018 Lexus RX 450hL hybrid | 7.2 - 7.4 sec | 15.6 - 15.7 sec | 165 ft. | - |
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2018 Lincoln MKC | 7.5 sec | 15.7 sec | - | 118 ft. |
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2018 BMW X4 | 6.2 sec | 14.9 sec | - | 123 ft. |
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2018 Porsche Macan | 4.9 sec | 13.5 sec | 160 ft. | - |
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2018 Infiniti QX60 | 7.1 - 7.7 sec | 15.9 - 18 sec | 177 ft. | - |
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2018 Lincoln MKX | 8 sec | 14.9 sec | 176 ft. | - |
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2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar | 5.3 - 7.2 sec | 14.2 - 15.5 sec | - | 124 ft. |
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2018 Acura MDX | 6 sec | 14.2 sec | 168 ft. | - |
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2018 Audi Q7 | 6.1 - 6.6 sec | 14.5 - 14.9 sec | 155 ft. | - |
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2018 BMW X5 | 4 - 6 sec | 12.2 - 14.6 sec | - | 119 ft. |
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2018 Audi SQ5 | 5.1 - 5.3 sec | 13.7 - 13.8 sec | - | 88 ft. |
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2018 Volkswagen Tiguan | 8.2 - 9.1 sec | 16.3 - 16.9 sec | - | 134 ft. |
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2018 Acura RDX | 6.2 - 6.5 sec | 14.8 - 15 sec | 168 ft. | 116 ft. |
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2018 Lexus RX 350L | 7.1 - 7.6 sec | 15.5 - 15.8 sec | 165 ft. | - |
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2018 Lexus RX 450h hybrid | 7.2 sec | 15.6 sec | 165 ft. | - |
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2017 Audi Q5 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
Trim Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | 5.9 sec | 14.5 sec | 136 ft. |
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Premium Plus quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A) | 5.9 sec | 14.5 sec | 136 ft. |
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Premium Plus quattro 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | 5.9 sec | 14.5 sec | 136 ft. |
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Prestige quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A) | 5.9 sec | 14.5 sec | 136 ft. |
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2017 Audi Q5 vs. Competitor's 0-60 and Quarter Mile
Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (70 - 0 MPH) | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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2017 Land Rover Discovery | 6.3 - 7.3 sec | 14.7 - 14.9 sec | - | 137 ft. |
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2017 Lincoln MKC | 7.5 sec | 15.7 sec | - | 118 ft. |
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2017 BMW X4 | 6.2 sec | 14.9 sec | - | 123 ft. |
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2017 Porsche Macan | 4.7 - 4.9 sec | 13.3 - 13.5 sec | 160 ft. | - |
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2017 Infiniti QX60 | 7.1 sec | 15.5 - 18 sec | 177 ft. | - |
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2017 Lincoln MKX | 8 sec | 14.9 sec | 176 ft. | - |
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2017 Audi Q5 | 5.9 sec | 14.5 sec | - | 136 ft. |
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2017 Acura MDX | 6 - 6.2 sec | 14.2 - 14.7 sec | 168 ft. | - |
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2017 Audi Q7 | 5.4 - 7 sec | 14 - 15.4 sec | 155 ft. | - |
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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class | 5.8 sec | 14.5 sec | - | 78 ft. |
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2017 BMW X5 | 4 sec | 12.2 sec | - | 119 ft. |
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2017 Lexus GX 460 | 7.4 sec | 15.8 sec | 173 ft. | - |
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2017 Audi SQ5 | 5.1 sec | 13.7 sec | - | 88 ft. |
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2017 Infiniti QX70 | 6 - 6.1 sec | 14.5 - 14.9 sec | 171 ft. | - |
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2017 Volkswagen Tiguan | 8.6 sec | 16.5 sec | - | 134 ft. |
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2017 Acura RDX | 6.2 - 6.5 sec | 14.8 - 15 sec | 168 ft. | 116 ft. |
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2017 Lexus RX 450h hybrid | 7.2 sec | 15.6 sec | 165 ft. | - |
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2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 45 | 5.8 sec | 12.5 sec | - | 120 ft. |
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2017 Volvo XC60 | 5.4 sec | 13.8 sec | - | 114 ft. |
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2017 BMW X3 | 6 sec | 14.8 sec | - | 83 ft. |
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2017 Infiniti QX60 hybrid SUV | 7.1 sec | 18 sec | 177 ft. | - |
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2017 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | 6.6 - 8.5 sec | 15.2 - 16.5 sec | 176 ft. | - |
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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe | 6 sec | 11.7 sec | - | 119 ft. |
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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class | 6.4 - 6.9 sec | 14.7 - 15.2 sec | - | 129 ft. |
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2017 Cadillac XT5 | 6.4 - 6.6 sec | 15 - 15.2 sec | - | 99 ft. |
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2017 Lexus RX 350 | 7.2 sec | 15.6 sec | 165 ft. | - |
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2017 Audi Q3 | 7.8 sec | 16.1 sec | - | 80 ft. |
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2017 Jaguar F-PACE | 5.1 - 6.4 sec | 13.6 - 13.9 sec | - | 99 ft. |
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2017 Lexus NX 200t | 8.6 sec | 15.3 sec | - | 127 ft. |
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2016 Audi Q5 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
Trim Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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Prestige quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A) | 6.8 sec | 15.4 sec | 109 ft. |
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Premium Plus quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A) | 6.8 sec | 15.4 sec | 109 ft. |
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Premium Plus quattro 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | 6.8 sec | 15.4 sec | 120 ft. |
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Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | 6.8 sec | 15.4 sec | 120 ft. |
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2016 Audi Q5 vs. Competitor's 0-60 and Quarter Mile
Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (70 - 0 MPH) | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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2016 BMW X3 | 9.6 sec | 17.2 sec | - | 123 - 127 ft. |
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2016 Infiniti QX60 hybrid SUV | 9.4 sec | 17.2 sec | - | 117 ft. |
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2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | 10.4 sec | 19 sec | - | 117 ft. |
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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class | 5.9 - 6 sec | 14.7 sec | - | 116 ft. |
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2016 Buick Envision | 7.2 sec | 15.2 sec | - | - |
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2016 Lexus RX 350 | 6.9 - 8.4 sec | 15.3 - 16.2 sec | - | 114 ft. |
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2016 Volvo XC60 hybrid SUV | 6.4 sec | 14.8 - 14.9 sec | - | 118 ft. |
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2016 BMW X3 diesel SUV | 9.6 sec | 17.2 sec | - | 127 ft. |
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2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 7.1 - 9.3 sec | 15.4 - 17.9 sec | - | 121 - 133 ft. |
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2016 Porsche Cayenne diesel SUV | 7.8 sec | 16.3 sec | - | 109 ft. |
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2016 Porsche Macan | 7.4 sec | 15.7 sec | - | - |
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2016 Audi Q5 | 6.8 sec | 15.4 sec | - | 109 - 120 ft. |
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2016 Acura MDX | 5.9 - 6.5 sec | 14.6 - 14.9 sec | 185 ft. | - |
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2016 BMW X5 diesel SUV | 9 sec | 16.8 sec | - | 122 ft. |
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2016 Subaru Outback | 7.1 - 9.8 sec | 15.6 - 17.2 sec | - | 123 - 125 ft. |
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2016 Infiniti QX50 | 5.5 - 9 sec | 14.1 - 16.8 sec | - | 118 ft. |
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2016 Toyota Highlander | 7.7 sec | 16.1 sec | - | 116 ft. |
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2016 Acura RDX | 5.7 - 6.3 sec | 14.2 - 14.8 sec | 184 ft. | - |
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2016 Ford Edge | 6.2 - 7.3 sec | 14.7 - 15.4 sec | - | 120 ft. |
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2016 Volvo XC60 | 6.4 sec | 14.9 sec | - | 118 ft. |
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2015 Audi Q5 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
Trim Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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Prestige quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A) | 6.9 sec | 14.3 sec | 109 ft. |
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Premium Plus quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A) | 6.9 sec | 14.3 sec | 109 ft. |
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Premium Plus quattro 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | 7.7 sec | 14.3 sec | 114 ft. |
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Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | 7.7 sec | 14.3 sec | 114 ft. |
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2015 Audi Q5 vs. Competitor's 0-60 and Quarter Mile
Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (70 - 0 MPH) | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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2015 Porsche Macan | 4.6 sec | 13.3 sec | - | - |
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2015 Audi Q5 | 6.9 - 7.7 sec | 14.3 sec | - | 109 - 114 ft. |
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2015 Acura MDX | 6.4 - 7.1 sec | 14.9 sec | 185 ft. | - |
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2015 BMW X5 diesel SUV | 7.9 sec | - | - | 122 ft. |
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2015 Subaru Outback | 6.9 - 9.2 sec | 15.4 - 17.1 sec | - | 123 ft. |
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2015 Infiniti QX50 | 9.4 sec | 16.9 sec | - | 118 ft. |
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2015 Toyota Highlander | 7 - 10 sec | 15.7 - 17 sec | - | 116 ft. |
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2015 Acura RDX | 6.2 - 6.9 sec | 14.2 sec | 184 ft. | - |
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2015 Volvo XC60 hybrid SUV | 6.1 - 6.4 sec | 14.6 - 14.9 sec | - | 118 ft. |
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2015 BMW X3 diesel SUV | 7.9 sec | 16.2 sec | - | 127 ft. |
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2015 Ford Edge | 5.6 - 8.3 sec | 14.2 - 16.2 sec | - | 120 ft. |
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2015 Infiniti QX60 hybrid SUV | 8.2 - 9 sec | 16.3 sec | - | 117 ft. |
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2015 Lincoln MKC | 7 - 7.7 sec | 15.5 - 15.7 sec | - | 128 ft. |
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2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | 7.4 - 10.4 sec | 15.8 - 19 sec | - | 117 ft. |
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2015 Lexus RX 350 | 6.9 - 7.6 sec | 15.4 - 15.7 sec | - | 114 ft. |
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2015 Volvo XC60 | 6.4 sec | 14.9 sec | - | 118 ft. |
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2015 BMW X3 | 5.3 - 7.4 sec | 13.9 - 16.2 sec | - | 123 - 127 ft. |
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2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 6.9 - 7.3 sec | 15.4 - 15.8 sec | - | 121 - 133 ft. |
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2015 Porsche Cayenne diesel SUV | 7.9 sec | 12.4 sec | - | 109 ft. |
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2014 Audi Q5 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
Trim Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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Prestige quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A) | 6.5 sec | 14.3 sec | 109 ft. |
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Premium Plus quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A) | 6.5 sec | 14.3 sec | 109 ft. |
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Premium Plus quattro 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | 6.5 sec | 14.3 sec | 119 ft. |
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Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | 6.5 sec | 14.3 sec | 119 ft. |
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2014 Audi Q5 vs. Competitor's 0-60 and Quarter Mile
Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (70 - 0 MPH) | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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2014 Audi Q5 | 6.5 sec | 14.3 sec | - | 109 - 119 ft. |
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2014 Volvo XC60 | 5.9 - 8 sec | 14.6 - 16 sec | - | 119 ft. |
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2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class | 6.1 - 6.3 sec | 15 sec | - | 117 ft. |
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2014 Cadillac SRX | 7.6 sec | 15.6 sec | 172 ft. | - |
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2013 Audi Q5 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
Trim Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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Prestige quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A) | 6.9 sec | 15.3 sec | 119 ft. |
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Premium Plus quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A) | 5.5 sec | 14.1 sec | 119 ft. |
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Premium Plus quattro 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | 6.8 sec | 15.3 sec | 119 ft. |
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Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | 6.8 sec | 15.3 sec | 119 ft. |
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2013 Audi Q5 vs. Competitor's 0-60 and Quarter Mile
Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (70 - 0 MPH) | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class | 5.7 - 5.8 sec | 14.4 - 14.5 sec | - | 117 ft. |
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2013 Cadillac SRX | 6.2 sec | 14.7 sec | 172 ft. | 128 ft. |
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2013 Infiniti EX37 | 9.6 sec | 17.3 sec | - | 118 ft. |
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2013 BMW X3 | 6.2 - 6.3 sec | 14.8 sec | - | 127 ft. |
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2013 Audi Q5 | 5.5 - 6.9 sec | 14.1 - 15.3 sec | - | 119 ft. |
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2012 Audi Q5 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
Trim Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (70 - 0 MPH) | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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Premium Plus quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6A) | 6.8 sec | 15.3 sec | 160 ft. | 119 ft. |
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Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | 6.8 sec | 15.3 sec | 160 ft. | 119 ft. |
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Premium Plus quattro 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | 6.8 sec | 15.3 sec | - | 119 ft. |
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Prestige quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6A) | 6.8 sec | 15.3 sec | - | 119 ft. |
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2012 Audi Q5 vs. Competitor's 0-60 and Quarter Mile
Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (70 - 0 MPH) | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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2012 Volvo XC60 | 5.7 - 6.6 sec | 14.4 - 16 sec | - | 119 ft. |
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2012 BMW X3 | 6.3 sec | 14.8 sec | - | 127 ft. |
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2012 Audi Q5 | 6.8 sec | 15.3 sec | 160 ft. | 119 ft. |
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2012 Infiniti EX35 | 9 sec | 16.8 sec | - | - |
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2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class | 6.6 - 6.8 sec | 15 sec | - | 119 ft. |
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2012 Cadillac SRX | 6.2 - 7.2 sec | 14.7 - 15.9 sec | - | 128 ft. |
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2011 Audi Q5 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
Trim Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (70 - 0 MPH) | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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Premium Plus quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6A) | 6.8 sec | 15.3 sec | 160 ft. | 119 ft. |
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Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | 7 sec | 15.5 sec | 160 ft. | 119 ft. |
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Premium Plus quattro 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | 6.8 sec | 15.3 sec | 160 ft. | 119 ft. |
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Prestige quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6AM) | 6.8 sec | 15.3 sec | 160 ft. | 119 ft. |
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2011 Audi Q5 vs. Competitor's 0-60 and Quarter Mile
Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (70 - 0 MPH) | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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2011 Infiniti EX35 | 9 sec | 16.8 sec | - | - |
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2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class | 6.6 - 6.8 sec | 15 sec | - | 119 ft. |
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2011 BMW X3 | 5.5 - 6.7 sec | 14.2 - 15 sec | - | 127 ft. |
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2011 Audi Q5 | 6.8 - 7 sec | 15.3 - 15.5 sec | 160 ft. | 119 ft. |
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