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2020 Audi Q5
The 2020 Audi Q5 is a lineup-expansion year of the second generation rather than a redesign, adding the plug-in 55 TFSI e and new Titanium versions, with 18-inch turbine wheels and high-beam assist standard on the base trim. NHTSA lists six recalls, including a rear-axle lock nut and a front seat frame weld, and 37 complaints. Used prices run about $17,700 to $22,400.
Configurations2
Model/option labels1
Combined efficiency24–27 MPG/MPGe
Electric range20 mi
Decision answers9
What changed on the 2020 Audi Q5
Carvana (opens in a new tab) calls 2020 the third model year and last year before the 2021 facelift of the second-generation Q5, a lineup-expansion year rather than a redesign, with new plug-in-hybrid and Titanium versions and revised feature packaging. Morgan Import Motorcars (opens in a new tab), an Audi dealer, says the base trim gets new 18-inch turbine-design wheels and high-beam assist as standard, and the upper trims add updated driver assistance and parking assist, with up to an 8.3-inch infotainment screen, Virtual Cockpit, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto available. Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) lists the 2020 Q5 at a starting price of $43,300 plus a $995 destination charge.
EPA rates the 2020 Q5 at 24 to 27 mpg combined and $2,850 to $3,250 a year in fuel, with all-wheel drive on every version.
Recalls and problems owners report
NHTSA lists six recall campaigns for the 2020 Q5. 21V295000 covers a rear-axle trailing-arm lock nut that may break from stress corrosion and 22V034000 a follow-up because the rear-axle alignment may not have been inspected after that repair. 20V505000 covers front seat frame and backrest adjuster parts that may not have been welded properly, 21V947000 a gateway control module that can be reached by a liquid spill in the rear seat or water ingress through a body seam, 19V737000 a rear wheel-arch cover trim that may loosen and detach, and 23V842000 home outlets that may not handle the current of an industrial 220/240-volt plug at the 100 percent charge setting on the plug-in model.
Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA: electrical system with 12, engine with 8, unknown or other with 7, service brakes with 5 and forward collision avoidance with 4. ProblemsByVin (opens in a new tab) counts six recalls and 25 complaints under its own grouping.
What a 2020 Q5 costs today
Kelley Blue Book lists used 2020 Q5 prices from $17,700 for the 45 TFSI Titanium Premium to $22,400 for the 55 TFSI e Prestige plug-in at a dealership, with trade-in values of about $13,400 to $18,800 and private-party values of about $16,450 to $20,800.
2020 Q5 against the X3, GLC, XC60 and NX
EPA rates the 2020 Q5 at 24 to 27 mpg combined. The 2020 BMW X3 rates 16 to 27 at $2,850 to $4,850, the Mercedes-Benz GLC 18 to 25 at $3,100 to $4,300, the Volvo XC60 23 to 27 at $2,850 to $3,350 and the Lexus NX 24 to 31 at $2,000 to $3,250. On EPA figures the Q5 has the narrowest fuel-economy spread of the five and is level with the XC60 at the top, while the NX's hybrid is the most efficient.
Trim-by-trim specifications
The 2020 Audi Q5: 9 trims compared.
Kelley Blue Book specifications, one row per trim.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | 0–60 mph | Top speed | EPA city / hwy / comb | Seats | Basic warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 TFSI Premium | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | Automatic, 7-Spd w/Dual-Clutch & S tronic | AWD | 248 | 273 | 5.9 s | 130 mph | 22 / 28 / 24 mpg | 5 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| 45 TFSI Titanium Premium | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | Automatic, 7-Spd w/Dual-Clutch & S tronic | AWD | 248 | 273 | 5.9 s | 130 mph | 22 / 28 / 24 mpg | 5 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| 45 TFSI Premium Plus | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | Automatic, 7-Spd w/Dual-Clutch & S tronic | AWD | 248 | 273 | 5.9 s | 130 mph | 22 / 28 / 24 mpg | 5 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| 45 TFSI Titanium Premium Plus | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | Automatic, 7-Spd w/Dual-Clutch & S tronic | AWD | 248 | 273 | 5.9 s | 130 mph | 22 / 28 / 24 mpg | 5 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| 45 TFSI Prestige | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | Automatic, 7-Spd w/Dual-Clutch & S tronic | AWD | 248 | 273 | 5.9 s | 130 mph | 22 / 28 / 24 mpg | 5 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| 45 TFSI Titanium Prestige | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | Automatic, 7-Spd w/Dual-Clutch & S tronic | AWD | 248 | 273 | 5.9 s | 130 mph | 22 / 28 / 24 mpg | 5 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| 55 TFSI e Premium | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid, Turbo) | Automatic, 7-Spd w/Dual-Clutch & S tronic | AWD | 362 | 369 | 5 s | 130 mph | 22 / 28 / 27 mpg | 5 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| 55 TFSI e Premium Plus | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid, Turbo) | Automatic, 7-Spd w/Dual-Clutch & S tronic | AWD | 362 | 369 | 5 s | 130 mph | 22 / 28 / 27 mpg | 5 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| 55 TFSI e Prestige | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid, Turbo) | Automatic, 7-Spd w/Dual-Clutch & S tronic | AWD | 362 | 369 | 5 s | 130 mph | 22 / 28 / 27 mpg | 5 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| Trim | Curb weight | Length | Height | Wheelbase | Ground clearance | Turning circle | Fuel tank | Front headroom | Front legroom | Towing | Payload | Tires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 TFSI Premium | 4,045 lb | 183.6 in | 65.3 in | 111 in | 8.2 in | 38.4 ft | 18.5 gal | 41.7 in | 41 in | 4,400 lb | 1,279 lb | P235/60HR18 |
| 45 TFSI Titanium Premium | 4,045 lb | 183.6 in | 65.3 in | 111 in | 8.2 in | 38.4 ft | 18.5 gal | 40.2 in | 41 in | 4,400 lb | 1,279 lb | P235/55R19 |
| 45 TFSI Premium Plus | 4,045 lb | 183.6 in | 65.3 in | 111 in | 8.2 in | 38.4 ft | 18.5 gal | 40.2 in | 41 in | 4,400 lb | 1,279 lb | P255/45R20 |
| 45 TFSI Titanium Premium Plus | 4,045 lb | 183.6 in | 65.3 in | 111 in | 8.2 in | 38.4 ft | 18.5 gal | 40.2 in | 41 in | 4,400 lb | 1,279 lb | P255/45R20 |
| 45 TFSI Prestige | 4,045 lb | 183.6 in | 65.3 in | 111 in | 8.2 in | 38.4 ft | 18.5 gal | 40.2 in | 41 in | 4,400 lb | 1,279 lb | P255/45R20 |
| 45 TFSI Titanium Prestige | 4,045 lb | 183.6 in | 65.3 in | 111 in | 8.2 in | 38.4 ft | 18.5 gal | 40.2 in | 41 in | 4,400 lb | 1,279 lb | P255/45R20 |
| 55 TFSI e Premium | 4,685 lb | 184.4 in | 65.3 in | 111 in | 8 in | 39.4 ft | 15.3 gal | 41.7 in | 41 in | 4,400 lb | 1,279 lb | P235/55R19 |
| 55 TFSI e Premium Plus | 4,685 lb | 184.4 in | 65.3 in | 111 in | 8 in | 39.4 ft | 15.3 gal | 40.2 in | 41 in | 4,400 lb | 1,279 lb | P235/55R19 |
| 55 TFSI e Prestige | 4,685 lb | 184.4 in | 65.3 in | 111 in | 8 in | 39.4 ft | 15.3 gal | 40.2 in | 41 in | 4,400 lb | 1,279 lb | P235/55R19 |
Equipment by trim
Which 2020 Audi Q5 trim has what.
Std is standard, Opt is optional, a dash means Kelley Blue Book lists it as not available.
| Equipment | 45 TFSI Premium | 45 TFSI Titanium Premium | 45 TFSI Premium Plus | 45 TFSI Titanium Premium Plus | 45 TFSI Prestige | 45 TFSI Titanium Prestige | 55 TFSI e Premium | 55 TFSI e Premium Plus | 55 TFSI e Prestige |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety | |||||||||
| Anti-theft alarm | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Blind-spot alert | Opt | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Opt | Std | Std |
| Child door locks | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Child-seat anchors | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Forward collision warning | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Hill-descent control | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Rearview camera | Std | Std | Std | Std | – | – | – | – | – |
| Top-view camera | – | – | – | – | Std | Std | – | – | Std |
| Front and rear parking sensors | Opt | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Opt | Std | Std |
| Rear parking sensors | Opt | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Opt | Std | Std |
| Electronic stability control | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Traction control | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Technology | |||||||||
| Built-in internet access | – | – | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Navigation system | – | – | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Premium audio system | – | – | Opt | – | Std | Std | – | Opt | Std |
| Satellite radio | Opt | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Comfort | |||||||||
| Heated front seats | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Heated rear seats | – | – | Opt | – | Opt | Std | – | Opt | Opt |
| Heated steering wheel | – | Std | Opt | Std | Opt | Std | – | Opt | Opt |
| Heated mirrors | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Power front seats for driver and passenger | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Power driver's seat | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Leather seats | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Front and rear climate zones | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Panoramic moonroof | Opt | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Opt | Std | Std |
| Tilt steering wheel | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Cup holders | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Folding rear seat | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Exterior and convenience | |||||||||
| Alloy wheels | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Privacy glass | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Rear spoiler | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Roof rails | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Power-folding mirrors | Opt | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Opt | Std | Std |
| Power liftgate or trunk | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Power windows | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Remote keyless entry | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Remote engine start | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Proximity keyless entry | Opt | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Opt | Std | Std |
| Cruise control | Std | Std | Std | Std | – | – | Std | Std | – |
| Integrated garage-door opener | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Rear-window defroster | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Rain-sensing wipers | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Dual-clutch automatic transmission | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
Complete certification table
2 configuration records.
Model-specific answer center
9 answers for this exact family-year.
Q01What changed on the 2020 Audi Q5 versus the 2019 Audi Q5?
Model year
Against the 2019 Audi Q5: Engine descriptions added: 2L 4-cyl SIDI; PHEV. Transmissions added: Automatic (AM-S7). Fuel types added: Premium and Electricity. Certification records went from 1 to 2. Midpoint combined efficiency moved from 24.0 to 25.5 MPG/MPGe. An electric-range figure appears for the first time (20 miles at the midpoint). Federal recall campaigns on file went from 5 for the 2019 to 6 for the 2020.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov certification records for both model years
Q02How quickly does the 2020 Audi Q5 accelerate from 0 to 60 mph?
Performance
The 2020 Audi Q5's 0-60 mph time is 5 seconds on the 55 TFSI e Premium, 55 TFSI e Premium Plus and 55 TFSI e Prestige and 5.9 seconds on the 6 trims (45 TFSI Premium, 45 TFSI Titanium Premium and 45 TFSI Premium Plus and 3 more). Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q03What size wheels does the 2020 Audi Q5 have?
Wheels and tires
The 2020 Audi Q5's wheel diameter is 18 inches on the 45 TFSI Premium, 19 inches on the 45 TFSI Titanium Premium, 55 TFSI e Premium, 55 TFSI e Premium Plus and 55 TFSI e Prestige and 20 inches on the 45 TFSI Premium Plus, 45 TFSI Titanium Premium Plus, 45 TFSI Prestige and 45 TFSI Titanium Prestige. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q04How do the 2020 Audi Q5 trims differ from one another?
Trims
The 45 TFSI Titanium Premium has blind-spot alert, front and rear parking sensors, a heated steering wheel and 5 more as standard equipment over the 45 TFSI Premium. The 45 TFSI Premium Plus has built-in internet access and a navigation system as standard equipment over the 45 TFSI Titanium Premium. The 45 TFSI Titanium Premium Plus has a heated steering wheel as standard equipment over the 45 TFSI Premium Plus. The 45 TFSI Prestige has a premium audio system and a top-view camera as standard equipment over the 45 TFSI Titanium Premium Plus. The 45 TFSI Titanium Prestige has heated rear seats and a heated steering wheel as standard equipment over the 45 TFSI Prestige.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q05Does the 2020 Audi Q5 have a rearview camera?
Equipment
Yes, on some trims: a rearview camera is standard on the 45 TFSI Premium, 45 TFSI Titanium Premium, 45 TFSI Premium Plus and 45 TFSI Titanium Premium Plus; not offered on the 45 TFSI Prestige, 45 TFSI Titanium Prestige, 55 TFSI e Premium, 55 TFSI e Premium Plus and 55 TFSI e Prestige.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q06Does the 2020 Audi Q5 have a premium audio system?
Equipment
Yes, on some trims: a premium audio system is standard on the 45 TFSI Prestige, 45 TFSI Titanium Prestige and 55 TFSI e Prestige; optional on the 45 TFSI Premium Plus and 55 TFSI e Premium Plus; not offered on the 45 TFSI Premium, 45 TFSI Titanium Premium, 45 TFSI Titanium Premium Plus and 55 TFSI e Premium.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q07Does the 2020 Audi Q5 have a heated steering wheel?
Equipment
Yes, on some trims: a heated steering wheel is standard on the 45 TFSI Titanium Premium, 45 TFSI Titanium Premium Plus and 45 TFSI Titanium Prestige; optional on the 45 TFSI Premium Plus, 45 TFSI Prestige, 55 TFSI e Premium Plus and 55 TFSI e Prestige; not offered on the 45 TFSI Premium and 55 TFSI e Premium.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q08Does the 2020 Audi Q5 have heated rear seats?
Equipment
Yes, on some trims: heated rear seats is standard on the 45 TFSI Titanium Prestige; optional on the 45 TFSI Premium Plus, 45 TFSI Prestige, 55 TFSI e Premium Plus and 55 TFSI e Prestige; not offered on the 45 TFSI Premium, 45 TFSI Titanium Premium, 45 TFSI Titanium Premium Plus and 55 TFSI e Premium.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q09What is the 2020 Audi Q5's top speed?
Performance
The 2020 Audi Q5's top speed is 130 mph on every trim. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications. The 2019 model year has the same figure.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
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