SQ5 vs Q5 TDI?
 

Hi all,

I'm about to return a US leased 2015 Q5 TDI in a few months, and wanted to see if anyone has real life comparisons between an SQ5 and the Q5 TDIs? I test drove the 2018 Q5 2.0 and was not impressed with the power levels, coming from a TDI. Is the SQ5 comparable in driving experience/power? Thinking of pulling the trigger for the 2018 SQ5.

Thanks!

The SQ5 is of course ultimately faster than the TDi, but the power delivery of the 2 engines is quite different, and in around-town part-throttle driving, the TDi may feel slightly more responsive. (70+ more lb. ft. of torque and all available from lower rpm)

The big difference is the ride comfort - the TDi's ride is sublime - just about perfect for the car's mission, IMO. The SQ5 certainly won't ride as smoothly, but of course the tradeoff is better handling.

If we end up with a buyback on our TDi, the SQ5 is the logical next step, but I'd miss the efficiency and the ride...

Thanks for your detailed response, ZCD2.7T! Sounds like I should really wait to test drive it to see how it feels and whether it's a close enough or better experience.