Verdict
B
BHP
349 bhp
0–60
5.1 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
24 mpg (US)
Used
$36,000-$89,000
Strengths
- Twin-turbo V6 350 bhp
- Cabin tech ahead of 8R
- Sportback variant from 2021
Weaknesses
- Heavy
- Premium pricing
- No PHEV S variant
Notable tech
- MLB Evo platform
- 3.0 TFSI turbo V6
- 3.0 TDI MHEV V6 (Euro markets)
- Quattro AWD
- Sportback body added 2021
Common issues
- EA839 PCV diaphragm
- 8AT mechatronic
- MMI freezes pre-2020
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across FY's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
3.0 TFSI quattro
BHP349
Torque500 Nm
0–605.1 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)24 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox8AT
3.0 TDI MHEV quattro (Euro)
BHP337
Torque700 Nm
0–605.1 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)30 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox8AT
SQ5 Sportback 3.0 TFSI
BHP349
Torque500 Nm
0–605.1 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)24 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox8AT