Audi Q5 Sportback

Audi Q5 Sportback
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The Audi Q5 Sportback is a five-seat SUV powered by a 1.968-litre four-cylinder diesel engine producing 149 kW and capable of a top speed of 229 km/h. Measuring 4,689 mm in length and weighing 1,897 kg kerb weight, it emits 168 g/km of COâ‚‚. Production commenced in 2008, with notably limited Norwegian registrations, peaking at 10 vehicles in 2021 before dropping to just 1 in 2022.

Technical data
ManufacturerAudi
Body typeSUV
FuelPetrol
Kerb weight1,761 kg
Displacement1,987 cc
Cylinders4
Top speed227 km/h
DrivetrainAll-wheel drive
Fuel economy (comb.)9.4 l/100 km
Model years (US)2021
Dimensions and layout
Length4,690 mm
Width1,916 mm
Height1,634 mm
Seats5
Doors4

New registrations in Norway

Number of Audi Q5 Sportback registered for the first time in Norway per year.

Audi Q5 Sportback first registrations in Norway per year
202110
20221
20231

Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

New registrations by country (2025)

Number of Audi Q5 Sportback cars registered for the first time across 26 European countries in 2025.

CountryRegistrations
Germany2,669
Italy2,005
Spain1,396
France620
Denmark362
Lithuania112
Belgium80
Netherlands70
Czechia63
Poland60
Hungary60
Austria59
Ireland51
Slovakia48
Slovenia34

Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the Audi Q5 Sportback (from registration data). 8 variants.

Engine variants for Audi Q5 Sportback
EngineFuelTransmissionTop speedEconomyModel year
2.0 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic–10.5 l/100 km2011–2013
2.0 l · 4-cylBensin/e85Automatic–10.7 l/100 km2013–2017
2.0 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic–9.7 l/100 km2018–2020
2.0 l · 4-cylPlug-in hybridAutomatic–8.7 l/100 km2020–2021
2.0 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic–9.4 l/100 km2021
3.0 l · 6-cylPetrolAutomatic–11.2 l/100 km2013–2017
3.0 l · 6-cylDieselAutomatic–9 l/100 km2014–2016
3.2 l · 6-cylPetrolAutomatic–11.8 l/100 km2009–2012

Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.

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Common problems & reliability

US owners have filed 71 complaints for the Audi Q5 Sportback, most often about electrical system, engine, power train, forward collision avoidance. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy.

Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain).

Recalls & safety

No recorded recalls for the Audi Q5 Sportback in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Audi recalls.

Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of the Audi Q5 Sportback?
The Audi Q5 Sportback has a rated top speed of 227 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Audi Q5 Sportback?
The Audi Q5 Sportback is 4,690 mm long, 1,916 mm wide and 1,634 mm tall.
How much does the Audi Q5 Sportback weigh?
The Audi Q5 Sportback has a kerb weight of about 1,761 kg.
How many seats does the Audi Q5 Sportback have?
The Audi Q5 Sportback has 5 seats.