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Audi Q5 Sportback vs Cadillac XT6

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2026 Audi Q5 Sportback

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2025 Cadillac XT6

Overview

SpecAudi Q5 SportbackPremiumCadillac XT6Luxury
Selected trimPremiumLuxury
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainall wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (recommended)premium unleaded (recommended)
Transmission7-speed automated manual9-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262025

Pricing & market

SpecAudi Q5 SportbackPremiumCadillac XT6Luxury
MSRP$55,100$49,195 (best)
Lowest listing price$0 (best)
Median listing price$0 (best)
Highest listing price$0 (best)
For sale now01 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecAudi Q5 SportbackPremiumCadillac XT6Luxury
Combined MPG25 MPG (best)23 MPG
City MPG22 MPG (best)21 MPG
Highway MPG30 MPG (best)27 MPG
Fuel tank17.2 gal19 gal (best)

Performance

SpecAudi Q5 SportbackPremiumCadillac XT6Luxury
Horsepower268 hp (best)235 hp
Torque295 lb-ft (best)258 lb-ft
Engine size2 L2 L
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecAudi Q5 SportbackPremiumCadillac XT6Luxury
Seating5 seats7 seats (best)
Doors44
Cargo volume53.1 cu ft78.7 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity4,400 lbs (best)1,000 lbs
Payload1,036 lbs (best)
Curb weight4,277 lbs (best)4,362 lbs
Ground clearance6.7 in (best)
Wheelbase110.9 in113 in (best)
Length185.7 in198.5 in (best)
Width74.8 in77.3 in (best)
Height65.5 in69.9 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecAudi Q5 SportbackPremiumCadillac XT6Luxury
NHTSA overallNot Rated5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)Not Rated5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)Not Rated5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)Not Rated5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)Not Rated5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side poleNot Rated5 / 5 ★ (best)
RolloverNot Rated4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimAudi Q5 SportbackCadillac XT6
1

Premium

$55,100 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Luxury

$49,195 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Premium Plus

$57,800 MSRP

Luxury

$51,195 MSRP

3

Prestige

$62,800 MSRP

Premium Luxury

$55,395 MSRP

4

Premium Luxury

$57,395 MSRP

5

Sport

$60,695 MSRP

Live inventory

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