2018 Audi SQ5 for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 11.5 L/100 km combined (EPA). 5 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.5 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 5
For sale
We do not have a 2018 Audi SQ5 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2018 Audi SQ5 specs
| Engine | 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo |
|---|---|
| Drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas |
| City | 12.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 10.0 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.5 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 270 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $20.13 |
2018 Audi SQ5: every figure
| Displacement | 3.0 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 |
| MPG highway (US) | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,900 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,026 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2018 Audi SQ5
- NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 24 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (8), engine (6) and forward collision avoidance (5). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V947000 | 2021-12-08 | structure:body | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, 2018-2022 Q5, and SQ5 vehicles. A liquid spill in the rear seat, or water ingress from an insufficient body seam underneath the vehicle may allow liquid to penetrate the gateway control module, causing it to shutdown. |
| 19V737000 | 2019-10-16 | structure:body | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi SQ5 and 2018-2020 Audi Q5 vehicles. The rear wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach from the vehicle. |
| 19V416000 | 2019-06-05 | wheels:hub | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach. |
| 19V277000 | 2019-04-08 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake master cylinder casting may be too short. |
| 18V369000 | 2018-06-01 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2018 Audi SQ5
No 2018 Audi SQ5 is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. This page sets out the 2018 Audi SQ5 for buyers, in plain words.
Before you sign for the SQ5
Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Owners filed 24 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system, engine and forward collision avoidance; have those parts checked. There are 5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent.
Under the hood
Power: the 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo; drive: all-wheel drive. The turbo gives a small engine the pull of a bigger one when you need it. All-wheel drive helps when pulling away on snow; braking and steering still depend on the tires.
For 300 km of mixed driving, expect about 35 litres, from its 11.5 L/100 km rating. At our price setting, it costs about $20.13 to drive 100 km. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,900 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Good uses for the SQ5
It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town. Families, skiers and anyone with bulky luggage.
The SQ5 in everyday use
Its SUV body gives a high seating position and an easy load height.
Try before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Try the SQ5 on your commute, then decide.
Picking a year and a trim
Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
The cost of driving it
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $20.13 in fuel. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Ready when you are
Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2018 Audi SQ5 from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2018 Audi SQ5 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2018 Audi SQ5
Does CarmaCars sell the 2018 Audi SQ5?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2018 Audi SQ5 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2018 Audi SQ5 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2018 Audi SQ5 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,900 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4026.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.