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Used 2021 Audi Q5 SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2021 Audi Q5 is a five-passenger small luxury SUV that's available in three trim levels: Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige. Within these trims, shoppers can choose between two engines:

45 TFSI: turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 261 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. It also has a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive.

55 TFSI e: enhances the four-cylinder engine with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. It makes 362 hp and 369 lb-ft and can go an EPA-estimated 19 miles on all-electric power with a full battery before switching over to normal hybrid operation.

Premium
The entry-level Premium trim is anything but basic. You get a handful of features that are optional on some rivals. Feature highlights include:

  • LED headlights
  • Roof rails
  • Power liftgate
  • Three-zone automatic climate control
  • Leather upholstery
  • Heated front seats
  • Sliding and reclining 40/20/40-split folding rear seats
  • Remote monitoring and control via a smartphone app
  • 10.1-inch touchscreen
  • Apple CarPlay smartphone integration
  • Several advanced driver aids such as:
    • Frontal collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
    • Blind-spot monitoring (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
    • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
    • Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)

The base Q5 is eligible for the Convenience package, which adds:

  • Power-folding and auto-dimming mirrors
  • Keyless proximity entry
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Driver's seat memory functions
  • Satellite radio

Premium Plus
Stepping up to the Premium Plus trim gets you the above features, including those from the Convenience package, plus:

  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Additional faux leather interior coverings
  • Digital instrument panel
  • Wireless charging pad with a signal booster
  • Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
  • Lane keeping assist (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
  • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the vehicle and its surroundings for tight parking situations)

Prestige
The Prestige tops off the Q5 lineup with:

  • Acoustic insulated front windows (reduces outside noise)
  • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line onto the windshield)
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Heated rear seats
  • Rear-seat window shades
  • Heated and cooled front cupholders
  • Interior ambient lighting
  • Navigation system
  • Automated parking assistance (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)
  • Bang & Olufsen premium audio

Which Q5 trim does Edmunds recommend?

The midtier Premium Plus trim gets our recommendation in the Q5 lineup for its more substantial features list. It not only includes the Convenience package (optional on the Premium), but it also adds some additional tech and driver safety aids that we think you'll want to have in a luxury SUV.

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Comparing average pricing near
Columbus, OH
Vehicle
Q5 Premium
Q5 Premium Plus
Q5 Prestige
Vehicle
Premium
2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 7AM
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2 for sale near you
Prestige
2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 7AM
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1 for sale near you
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Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
optional
standard
Satellite radio
Not Available
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
standard
standard
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
leather
leather
leather
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
optional
optional
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
optional
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
261 hp
261 hp
261 hp
Engine torque
273 lb-ft
273 lb-ft
273 lb-ft
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
7-speed automated manual
7-speed automated manual
7-speed automated manual
Tire size
235/60R18
235/55R19
235/55R19
Wheel size
18 X 8.0-in
19 X 8.0-in
19 X 8.0-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
23 / 28 / 25 MPG
23 / 28 / 25 MPG
23 / 28 / 25 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
18.5 gal.
18.5 gal.
18.5 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
426 / 518 miles
426 / 518 miles
426 / 518 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
38.7 ft.
38.7 ft.
38.7 ft.
Curb weight
4,079 lb.
4,079 lb.
4,079 lb.
Ground Clearance
8.2 in.
8.2 in.
8.2 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
84.2 in.
84.2 in.
84.2 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
74.5 in.
74.5 in.
74.5 in.
Height
65.5 in.
65.5 in.
65.5 in.
Length
184.3 in.
184.3 in.
184.3 in.
Wheelbase
111.0 in.
111.0 in.
111.0 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
25.8 cu. ft.
25.6 cu. ft.
25.6 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
39.6 in.
38.1 in.
38.1 in.
Front Leg Room
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
Front Shoulder Room
57.7 in.
57.7 in.
57.7 in.
Rear Head Room
39.3 in.
37.7 in.
37.7 in.
Rear Leg Room
38.0 in.
38.0 in.
38.0 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$57,331
$58,947
$62,201
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.76
$0.79
$0.83
Depreciation
$14,472
$15,273
$17,141
Financing
$4,638
$5,160
$5,576
Taxes & Fees
$1,706
$1,878
$2,015
Fuel
$13,283
$13,283
$13,283
Insurance
$4,369
$4,374
$4,990
Maintenance
$9,278
$9,394
$9,611
Repairs
$9,585
$9,585
$9,585
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Okapi Brown, leather
Atlas Beige, leather
Rock Gray, leather
Black, leather
Okapi Brown, leather
Atlas Beige, leather
Rock Gray, leather
Black, leather
Okapi Brown, leather
Atlas Beige, leather
Rock Gray, leather
Black, leather
Exterior
Manhattan Gray Metallic
Florett Silver Metallic
Brilliant Black
Ibis White
Mythos Black Metallic
Navarra Blue Metallic
Glacier White Metallic
Manhattan Gray Metallic
Florett Silver Metallic
Brilliant Black
Ibis White
Mythos Black Metallic
Navarra Blue Metallic
Glacier White Metallic
Manhattan Gray Metallic
Florett Silver Metallic
Brilliant Black
Ibis White
Mythos Black Metallic
Navarra Blue Metallic
Glacier White Metallic