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Audi SQ5 Sportback vs Chevrolet Tahoe

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

Vehicles

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2026 Audi SQ5 Sportback

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2027 Chevrolet Tahoe

Overview

SpecAudi SQ5 SportbackPremiumChevrolet TahoeLS
Selected trimPremiumLS
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainall wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (recommended)regular unleaded
Transmission7-speed automated manual10-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262027

Pricing & market

SpecAudi SQ5 SportbackPremiumChevrolet TahoeLS
MSRP$66,800$61,200 (best)
Lowest listing price$34,001$8,973 (best)
Median listing price$74,104$60,033 (best)
Highest listing price$84,393 (best)$113,912
For sale now8266 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecAudi SQ5 SportbackPremiumChevrolet TahoeLS
Combined MPG22 MPG (best)17 MPG
City MPG19 MPG (best)15 MPG
Highway MPG26 MPG (best)20 MPG
Fuel tank17.2 gal24 gal (best)

Performance

SpecAudi SQ5 SportbackPremiumChevrolet TahoeLS
Horsepower362 hp (best)355 hp
Torque406 lb-ft (best)383 lb-ft
Engine size3 L5.3 L (best)
CylindersV6V8

Size & capability

SpecAudi SQ5 SportbackPremiumChevrolet TahoeLS
Seating5 seats8 seats (best)
Doors44
Cargo volume53.3 cu ft122.7 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity4,400 lbs8,400 lbs (best)
Payload1,036 lbs1,834 lbs (best)
Curb weight4,497 lbs (best)5,509 lbs
Wheelbase111 in120.9 in (best)
Length185.7 in211.3 in (best)
Width74.8 in81 in (best)
Height65.5 in75.8 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecAudi SQ5 SportbackPremiumChevrolet TahoeLS
NHTSA overallNot Rated
Frontal crash (driver)Not Rated
Frontal crash (passenger)Not Rated
Side crash (driver)Not Rated
Side crash (passenger)Not Rated
Side poleNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated
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 SQ5 SportbackChevrolet Tahoe
1

Premium

$66,800 MSRP(Currently comparing)

LS

$61,200 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Premium Plus

$69,100 MSRP

LS

$64,200 MSRP

3

Prestige

$73,100 MSRP

Fleet

$61,900 MSRP

4

LT

$64,200 MSRP

5

LT

$67,200 MSRP

6

RST

$69,600 MSRP

7

RST

$72,600 MSRP

8

Z71

$71,200 MSRP

9

Premier

$76,100 MSRP

10

Premier

$79,100 MSRP

11

High Country

$84,200 MSRP

Live inventory

Audi SQ5 Sportback vs Chevrolet Tahoe FAQ

Which is better: 2026 Audi SQ5 Sportback or 2027 Chevrolet Tahoe?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Audi SQ5 Sportback vs 2027 Chevrolet Tahoe on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2026 Audi SQ5 Sportback or 2027 Chevrolet Tahoe?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Chevrolet Tahoe starts lower at $61,200. Live Audi SQ5 Sportback listings start at $34,001. Live Chevrolet Tahoe listings start at $8,973.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Audi SQ5 Sportback or 2027 Chevrolet Tahoe?
The 2027 Chevrolet Tahoe leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (61,200).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Audi SQ5 Sportback or 2027 Chevrolet Tahoe?
The 2026 Audi SQ5 Sportback leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (22).
Which has better horsepower: 2026 Audi SQ5 Sportback or 2027 Chevrolet Tahoe?
The 2027 Chevrolet Tahoe leads on horsepower in this comparison (420).
Which has better seats: 2026 Audi SQ5 Sportback or 2027 Chevrolet Tahoe?
The 2027 Chevrolet Tahoe leads on seats in this comparison (9).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Audi SQ5 Sportback or 2027 Chevrolet Tahoe?
The 2027 Chevrolet Tahoe leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (8,400).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Audi SQ5 Sportback vs 2027 Chevrolet Tahoe?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Audi SQ5 Sportback (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).