2016
Audi Q5

Starts at:

$40,900

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Safety rating

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Available trims

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quattro 4dr 2.0T Premium

Starts at

$40,900

20 City / 28 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Engine

All Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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quattro 4dr 2.0T Premium Plus

Starts at

$40,900

20 City / 28 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Engine

All Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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quattro 4dr 3.0T Prestige

Starts at

$46,000

18 City / 26 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6

Engine

All Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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quattro 4dr 3.0T Premium Plus

Starts at

$46,000

18 City / 26 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6

Engine

All Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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quattro 4dr 3.0L TDI Prestige

Starts at

$48,100

23 City / 30 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Intercooled Turbo Diesel V-6

Engine

All Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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quattro 4dr 3.0L TDI Premium Plus

Starts at

$48,100

23 City / 30 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Intercooled Turbo Diesel V-6

Engine

All Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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Notable features

Gas, diesel and hybrid models

Panoramic moonroof now standard

Performance-oriented SQ5 model available

All-wheel drive standard

The good & the bad

The good

Acceleration

Cabin materials

Towing capacity

Diesel's fuel economy estimates

Low cargo floor

The bad

Inconsistent steering feel

Smallish multimedia screen

Top-heavy feel during sharp turns

Backseat room

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Available cars near you

$19,998

Used 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus

32 mi away
$13,000 $142 price drop

Used 2016 Audi Q5 2.0T Premium Plus

148 mi away

Safety review

Based on the 2016 Audi Q5 base trim

NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.

Overall rating: 4/5
Combined side rating front seat: 5/5
Combined side rating rear seat: 5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver: 4/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger: 5/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating: 4/5
Overall side crash rating: 5/5
Rollover rating: 4/5
Side barrier rating: 5/5

Side barrier rating driver: 5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat: 5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat: 5/5

15.1%

Risk of rollover

Side barrier rating driver: 5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat: 5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat: 5/5

15.1%

Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic

4 years / 50,000 miles

Corrosion

12 years

Powertrain

4 years / 50,000 miles

Maintenance

1 years / 5,000 miles

Roadside Assistance

4 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage

5 model years or newer / less than 60,000 miles

Basic

1 year or 20,000 miles (whichever occurs first)

Dealer certification

125-point inspection

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MPG

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Warranty

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MPG

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Most recent

By Roeck from Boca Raton, FL

Owns this car

January 1, 2023

Q5 we love this car

We love this car. Extremely comfortable to drive, spacious and with it's 4cyl 2L GDI turbo engine is one of the most fuel efficient SUVs on the market. Our Q5 has 170,000 miles, had various age resulted suspension, fuel and water pump repair/maintenance but nothing too abnormal. With continued maintenance it will run another

50k miles so we hope. Next we will go electric with the ID4 or Q4 e-tron

Purchased a New car
Used for Commuting
Does recommend this car

Comfort 4.0

Interior 4.0

Performance 5.0

Value 5.0

Exterior 4.0

Reliability 3.0

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By audiFan from Louisville, KY

Used to own this car

March 12, 2021

A really fun car to drive.

I had no problems with this vehicle at all. It had a real nice feel when driving and the heated seats were appreciated in the winter.

Purchased a Used car
Used for Commuting
Does recommend this car

Comfort 5.0

Interior 5.0

Performance 5.0

Value 5.0

Exterior 5.0

Reliability 5.0

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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2016 Audi Q5?

The 2016 Audi Q5 is available in 3 trim levels:

Premium (1 style)
Premium Plus (3 styles)
Prestige (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2016 Audi Q5?

The 2016 Audi Q5 offers up to 20 MPG in city driving and 28 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2016 Audi Q5 reliable?

The 2016 Audi Q5 has an average reliability rating of 4.7 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2016 Audi Q5 owners.

Is the 2016 Audi Q5 a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2016 Audi Q5. 97.8% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.8 / 5

Based on 45 reviews

Comfort: 4.8
Interior: 4.7
Performance: 4.8
Value: 4.6
Exterior: 4.7
Reliability: 4.7

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