Audi is known for its unmatched refinement, gripping performance, and iconic quattro® all-wheel drive. Its suite of sport utility vehicles all represent the highest standards of one of the world's finest car makers, bonded by their enduring quality and capability.
The 2019 Audi Q3, Q5, Q7, Q8, and e-tron® do have their share of similarities. All offer quattro® all-wheel drive standard. Plus, they all offer standard interior appointments like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, backup camera, and leather seats, and a sunroof is either available or standard on all. Under the hood, each boasts terrific powertrain options.
There are key differences between them, however, so before you decide which Audi SUV will escort you in and around Los Angeles, read up on the unique stylings of each 2019 Audi SUV model.
2019 Audi Q3 |
2019 Audi Q5 |
2019 Audi Q7 |
2019 Audi Q8 |
2019 Audi e-tron® | |
Trim | Premium | Premium | Premium | Premium | Premium Plus |
Starting MSRP | $35,975 | $43,945 | $54,545 | $68,395 | $74,800 |
Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 228 hp | 248 hp | 248 hp | 335 hp | 355 hp 402 hp with Boost Technology |
Fuel Economy (City / Hwy / Combined) | 20 / 28 / 23 | 22 / 27 / 24 | 19 / 25 / 21 | 17 / 22 / 19 | 74 / 73 / 74 MPGe |
Transmission | 8-Speed Automatic | 7-Speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Auto | 8-Speed Automatic w/ Tiptronic | 8-Speed Automatic w/ Tiptronic | TBA |
AWD | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Towing Capacity | N/A | 4,400-lbs. | 7,700-lbs. | 7,700-lbs. | 4,000-lbs. |
Cargo Volume Rear Seatbacks Folded | 50.3 cu. ft. | 53.1 | 69.6 | 60.7 | 57.0 |
Rear View Camera | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof | Standard | Available | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Leather Seats | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Apple Carplay / Android Auto Compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
NHTSA Overall Safety Ratings | Not Rated | 5-Stars | 5-Stars | Not Rated | Not Rated |
2019 Audi Q3
The 2019 Audi Q3 has the lowest starting price, but is one of the most efficient of the bunch. Its standard four-cylinder 40 TFSI® (2.0T) puts out 220 horsepower, and it gets up to an EPA-estimated 28 miles per gallon in highway driving. That engine is paired with a 8-Speed automatic transmission, and quattro® all-wheel drive is standard, but not standard. The Q3 seats five comfortably, with more than 50 cubic feet of cargo volume.
2019 Audi Q5
Step up into the 2019 Audi Q5 and you'll find a larger, turbocharged 45 TFSI® (2.0T) engine that creates 248 horsepower. Quattro® becomes standard at this level and above, and the Q5 pairs it all with a 7-Speed S-tronic Dual-Clutch automatic transmission. Despite the increase in power, the fuel efficiency remains impressive: The Audi Q5's 24 miles per gallon combined is best among the Audi fleet. The 5-star safety rated Q5 is also a five-seater, with a slightly roomier 53 cubic feet of cargo volume when the rear seats are folded.
2019 Audi Q7
The 2019 Audi Q7 keeps heaping on the power and luxury. It shares the Q5's standard 248-horsepower 45 TFSI® engine, but at higher trim levels a bracing six-cylinder 55 TFSI® (3.0T) power plant can be had, with a stunning 329 horsepower. That is paired with a top-of-the-line 8-Speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic. The Q7 departs from the other SUVs in the Audi lineup by offering seating for seven, and is likewise the roomiest of the bunch: Folded rear seats yield just under 70 cubic feet of cargo capacity. The 2019 Audi Q7 also received a 5-star overall safety rating from the NHTSA.
2019 Audi Q8
Atop the mountain stands the 2019 Audi Q8, the pinnacle of SUV perfection. The six-cylinder 55 TFSI® (3.0T) available on the Q7 becomes standard on the Q8, as does the 8-Speed Tiptronic automatic transmission. The Q8 seats five, however, and its sleeker design and a few more horsepower (335 to the Q7's 329) makes for an even more thrilling ride. Quattro® all-wheel drive is again standard, and the smaller profile is hardly small: more than 60 feet of cargo space is more than plenty for whatever life has in mind for you.
2019 Audi e-tron®
For an SUV with an environmentally-friendly flair look no further than the 2019 Audi e-tron®. This fully electric SUV still boasts the luxury and performance you've come to expect from the Audi brand - like leather seating, a panoramic sunroof, a top view camera with virtual 3D system, quattro all-wheel drive, and up to 402 hp - just with a little something different under the hood. Speaking of the elephant in the room, the Audi e-tron® has an EPA estimated range of 204 miles and can go 54 miles on just a 10-min charge, which can be done at home or on the go!
There they are: Five options, no wrong decision. To get acquainted with all of them, visit Audi Ontario, your Los Angeles area Audi dealer, for a test drive.