Car financing: 2018 Audi SQ5
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. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- 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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
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.
Car financing: the 2018 Audi SQ5
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2018 Audi SQ5; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Thinking about the 2018 Audi SQ5? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.
Before you sign for the SQ5
NHTSA has 24 owner complaints on file, mostly about electrical system, engine and forward collision avoidance. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. There are 5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done.
Reading the spec sheet
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. With all-wheel drive, it pulls away more surely on slippery roads, though it does not stop any shorter.
For 300 km of mixed driving, expect about 35 litres, from its 11.5 L/100 km rating. Driving 300 km costs roughly $60.39 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,900 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Who rents the SQ5
Families, skiers and anyone with bulky luggage. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
Space and size
It offers the space of an SUV with the height that makes loading easy.
A longer test drive
If the SQ5 is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. A test week in the SQ5 tells you more than any review. Rent the SQ5 for a week and see how it fits your life.
Choosing the right one
Within the 2018 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.
Running costs
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $201.30 at our price setting. Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular. The EPA estimates US$3,900 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Get an offer
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.
Ask us about the 2018 Audi SQ5
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.