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Audi SQ5 Sportback vs Land Rover Range Rover Velar

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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2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar

Overview

SpecAudi SQ5 SportbackPremiumLand Rover Range Rover VelarS
Selected trimPremiumS
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainall wheel driveall wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (recommended)premium unleaded (recommended)
Transmission7-speed automated manual8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262026

Pricing & market

SpecAudi SQ5 SportbackPremiumLand Rover Range Rover VelarS
MSRP$66,800$61,600 (best)
Lowest listing price—$33,999 (best)
Median listing price—$58,499 (best)
Highest listing price—$78,624 (best)
For sale now012 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecAudi SQ5 SportbackPremiumLand Rover Range Rover VelarS
Combined MPG23 MPG23 MPG
City MPG21 MPG22 MPG (best)
Highway MPG28 MPG (best)26 MPG
Fuel tank17.2 gal21.6 gal (best)

Performance

SpecAudi SQ5 SportbackPremiumLand Rover Range Rover VelarS
Horsepower362 hp (best)247 hp
Torque406 lb-ft (best)269 lb-ft
Engine size3 L (best)2 L
CylindersV6I4

Size & capability

SpecAudi SQ5 SportbackPremiumLand Rover Range Rover VelarS
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume53.3 cu ft62.7 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity4,400 lbs5,291 lbs (best)
Payload1,036 lbs (best)—
Curb weight4,497 lbs4,130 lbs (best)
Ground clearance—8.4 in (best)
Wheelbase111 in113 in (best)
Length185.7 in188.9 in (best)
Width74.8 in (best)—
Height65.5 in66.3 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecAudi SQ5 SportbackPremiumLand Rover Range Rover VelarS
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 reported (best)1

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 SportbackLand Rover Range Rover Velar
1

Premium

$66,800 MSRP(Currently comparing)

S

$61,600 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Premium Plus

$69,100 MSRP

Belgravia Edition

$63,800 MSRP

3

Prestige

$73,100 MSRP

Belgravia Edition

$70,800 MSRP

4—

Dynamic SE

$63,800 MSRP

5—

Dynamic SE

$70,800 MSRP

6—

Autobiography

$78,900 MSRP

7—

Belgravia Edition Satin

$80,900 MSRP

Live inventory

Audi SQ5 Sportback vs Land Rover Range Rover Velar FAQ

Which is better: 2026 Audi SQ5 Sportback or 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Audi SQ5 Sportback vs 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar 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 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar starts lower at $61,600. Live Land Rover Range Rover Velar listings start at $33,999.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Audi SQ5 Sportback or 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
The 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (61,600).
Which has better horsepower: 2026 Audi SQ5 Sportback or 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
The 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar leads on horsepower in this comparison (394).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Audi SQ5 Sportback or 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
The 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (5,511).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Audi SQ5 Sportback vs 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Audi SQ5 Sportback (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).