The Audi Q5 was introduced into Audi’s lineup as a compact luxury crossover SUV in 2009 and remains popular today. Audi vehicles are known for their unique styling and for having the features consumers expect from today’s SUVs, including towing. But what is the towing capacity of an Audi Q5?
The Audi Q5 has a towing capacity of 2,000 pounds to 4,410 pounds depending on the model year and engine.
There’s a bit more to know about Audi Q5 towing capabilities which we’ll cover in today’s guide.
2023 Audi Q5 Towing Capacity
As we covered earlier, the current 2023 Audi Q5 can tow a maximum of 4,400 lbs if it has a 45 TFSI engine in it.
A 2023 Audi Q5 Premium model with 40 TFSI engine can pull 2,750 pounds.
A 2023 Audi Q5 Premium model with 45 TFSI engine can pull 4,400 pounds.
A 2023 Audi Q5 Premium Plus model with 40 TFSI engine can pull 2,750 pounds.
A 2023 Audi Q5 Premium Plus model with 45 TFSI engine can pull 4,400 pounds.
A 2023 Audi Q5 Prestige model with 40 TFSI engine can pull 2,750 pounds.
A 2023 Audi Q5 Prestige model with 45 TFSI engine can pull 4,400 pounds.
A 2023 Audi SQ5 model with can pull 4,400 pounds.
A 2023 Audi Q5 TFSI e hybrid can pull 2,000 pounds.
| Audi Q5Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Engine | Horsepower | Torque |
| Premium | 2,750 lbs / 1,247 kg | 2.0L (40 TFSI) | 201 hp | 236 lb.-ft |
| Premium | 4,400 lbs / 1,995 kg | 2.0L (45 TFSI) | 261 hp | 273 lb.-ft |
| Premium Plus | 2,750 lbs / 1,247 kg | 2.0L (40 TFSI) | 201 hp | 236 lb.-ft |
| Premium Plus | 4,400 lbs / 1,995 kg | 2.0L (45 TFSI) | 261 hp | 273 lb.-ft |
| Prestige | 2,750 lbs / 1,247 kg | 2.0L (40 TFSI) | 201 hp | 236 lb.-ft |
| Prestige | 4,400 lbs / 1,995 kg | 2.0L (45 TFSI) | 261 hp | 273 lb.-ft |
| SQ5 | 4,400 lbs / 1,995 kg | 3.0L V6 | 349 hp | 369 lb.-ft |
| Q5 Hybrid | 2,000 lbs / | Hybrid | 362 hp | 369 lb.-ft |
You can also read our guide on what makes a vehicle towing capacity to learn all the aspects that go into it.
Here’s a video showing the Audi Q5 in a towing test:
Audi Q5 Braked Vs. Unbraked Towing Capacity
All vehicles have different towing capacities based on whether or not you’re towing a trailer that has trailer brakes installed.
Trailer brakes allow the trailer to stop faster than if only the vehicle is using its brakes, allowing the vehicle to tow more weight, so braked towing capacity will always be higher than unbraked towing capacity.
Audi Q5 Braked Towing Capacity: 2,000 lbs to 4,400 lbs.
Audi Q5 Unbraked Towing Capacity: 1,650 lbs.
Audi Q5 Towing Capacity Factors
There are a few factors that affect the Audi Q5 tow capacity.
Model Year
The Q5’s tow capability varied a bit by year and generation.
Some years only had a max towing ability of 4,410 lbs regardless of the trim level, where others ranged from 2,000 lbs to 4,400 lbs.
Trim Level
Some trim levels of the Audi Q5 had specific access to higher performance engines, making them able to tow more weight than lower trims.
Take for instance the 2023 Q5: the Turbo and Turbo Signature trim levels can pull 3,500 pounds, while all lower trims can pull 2,000 pounds.
Engine Type
The engine specs affected the towing capability of the Audi Q5.
Some model years featured engines that had turbo, whether they were gas or diesel, and this allowed the vehicles with those engines to tow more than the non-turbo versions.
Additionally, the SQ5 could usually tow the same or more as the premium Q5 engine, and the Hybrid Q5 could typically tow less.
Audi Q5 Engine Specs
There are four total engine options for the most recent generation Audi Q5.
Audi Q5 40 TFSI Gas Engine
The base Audi Q5 40 TFSI gas engine is a 2.0 Liter turbocharged inline 4-cylinder engine.
This engine produces 201 horsepower and 263 lb.-ft of torque.
Audi Q5 45 TFSI Gas Engine
The premium Audi Q5 45 TFSI gas engine is a 2.0 Liter turbocharged inline 4-Cylinder engine with a 12-volt mild hybrid system.
This engine produces 261 horsepower and 273 lb.-ft of torque.
Audi SQ5 Gas Engine
The Audi SQ5 gas engine is a 3.0 Liter turbocharged V6 engine.
This engine produces 349 horsepower and 369 lb.-ft of torque.
Audi Q5 Hybrid 55 TFSI E Engine
The Audi Q5 hybrid 55 TFSI E engine is a 2.0 Liter turbocharged inline 4-cylinder engine combined with an electric motor.
This engine produces 362 horsepower and 369 lb.-ft of torque.
Audi Q5 Tow Package Info
Does The Audi Q5 Have A Tow Package?
Audi offers a factory-installed Q5 trailer hitch that is actually installed once your vehicle reaches the port or at the dealer before taking final delivery.
The Audi Q5 tow package includes the following:
- Audi Q5 factory Class II receiver trailer hitch
Audi does not specify whether or not the trailer hitch option comes with a wiring harness.
Can You Install A Trailer Hitch On an Audi Q5?
If you plan on towing anything with your Audi Q5, you’ll need a tow hitch and wiring harness.
Depending on what you’re towing, you’re going to need a ball mount (aka a trailer ball hitch) so you can attach items for towing.
Make sure to get the right trailer ball size that matches your hitch and trailer.
Audi Q5 Tow Hitch
Trailer hitches come in different hitch classes, which are rated for different vehicle sizes and weight limits.
The Audi Q5 uses a Class 2 hitch.
Here’s a great option for a Class II Audi Q5 trailer hitch:
- DEPENDABLE STRENGTH. This trailer hitch is rated for 5,000 lbs. gross trailer weight and 750 lbs. tongue weight (limited to lowest-rated towing component)
- VERSATILE DESIGN. This class 3 hitch equips your vehicle with a standard 2-inch x 2-inch hitch receiver, allowing for a wide variety of towing options. It can accept a ball mount, cargo carrier, bike rack, tow hook and much more
- FULLY TESTED. Every CURT class 3 trailer hitch design is tested in real-world, on-vehicle conditions at our Detroit engineering facility. Aftermarket hitches are tested according to SAE J684 standards for the utmost safety while hauling
- RUST, CHIP, UV-RESISTANT. This tow hitch is protected with a unique dual-coat finish of rust-resistant liquid A-coat and highly durable black powder coat. The two finishes are co-cured together for exceptional resistance to rust, chipping and UV rays
- EASY TO INSTALL. This hitch offers a custom, factory fit on select model years of the Audi Q5 and Porsche Macan
Here’s a great ball mount option so you can hook up different types of trailers for towing with your Q5:
- DEPENDABLE STRENGTH. Rated to tow 3,500 pounds gross trailer weight and 350 pounds tongue weight, this ball hitch offers dependability for your towing setup (weight capacity may change if trailer ball is removed)
- VERSATILE USE. This trailer hitch ball mount comes with a 1-1/4-inch shank to fit virtually any industry-standard 1-1/4-inch receiver. The ball mount has a 3-1/4-inch drop, 2-inch diameter ball, 1/2-inch hitch pin hole and 7-1/4-inch overall length
- READY TO TOW. Hitching up your trailer is easy with this ready-to-use trailer hitch ball mount. It comes with a pre-attached tow ball for ready coupling and a trailer hitch pin to securely mount onto your hitch receiver
- CORROSION-RESISTANT. For long-lasting use, this ball hitch is protected with a durable black powder coat finish, and the trailer ball has a polished chrome plating. These finishes resist damage from rain, dirt, road salt and other corrosive threats
- EASY TO INSTALL. To install the trailer hitch ball mount on your vehicle, simply insert the shank into your vehicle's 1-1/4-inch hitch receiver. The rounded shank makes installation easy
Audi Q5 Trailer Hitch Installation
If you’re considering having a tow hitch added to your Q5, expect to pay between $100 and $200 to have a tow package professionally installed (excluding the cost of the tow hitch and wiring harness).
If you’re handy and looking to save money, you can install the trailer hitch and wiring harness yourself.
Always follow the manufacturer’s directions and use proper safety precautions.
Here’s a great video walkthrough on an Audi Q5 trailer hitch installation:
Hitch Receiver Vs Rear Step Bumper Towing
Some vehicles allow for bumper towing, which means you can mount a tow hitch ball directly on the bumper instead of installing a tow hitch to the vehicle’s frame.
Can I Bumper Tow With an Audi Q5?
The Audi Q5 does not allow for bumper towing, so you’ll need to use a frame mounted hitch.
How Do I Know If My Audi Q5 Has A Tow Package?
You can start by looking under the rear bumper of your Q5 to see if you notice a trailer hitch or trailer ball.
That will give you a good indication of if you have a tow hitch already installed on your Q5.
Another way to research this is by checking the paperwork that came with your vehicle or taking it to a local dealer to see what’s installed.
Make sure to have your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) handy if you call the dealer so they can look up the exact specs and whether or not your vehicle has any towing packages or features installed on it.
2022 Audi Q5 Towing Capacity
The 2022 Audi Q5 can tow a maximum of 4,400 lbs if it has a 45 TFSI engine in it.
A 2022 Audi Q5 Premium model with 40 TFSI engine can pull 2,750 pounds.
A 2022 Audi Q5 Premium model with 45 TFSI engine can pull 4,400 pounds.
A 2022 Audi Q5 Premium Plus model with 40 TFSI engine can pull 2,750 pounds.
A 2022 Audi Q5 Premium Plus model with 45 TFSI engine can pull 4,400 pounds.
A 2022 Audi Q5 Prestige model with 40 TFSI engine can pull 2,750 pounds.
A 2022 Audi Q5 Prestige model with 45 TFSI engine can pull 4,400 pounds.
A 2022 Audi SQ5 model with can pull 4,400 pounds.
A 2022 Audi Q5 TFSI e hybrid can pull 2,000 pounds.
| Audi Q5Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Engine | Horsepower | Torque |
| Premium | 2,750 lbs / 1,247 kg | 2.0L (40 TFSI) | 201 hp | 236 lb.-ft |
| Premium | 4,400 lbs / 1,995 kg | 2.0L (45 TFSI) | 261 hp | 273 lb.-ft |
| Premium Plus | 2,750 lbs / 1,247 kg | 2.0L (40 TFSI) | 201 hp | 236 lb.-ft |
| Premium Plus | 4,400 lbs / 1,995 kg | 2.0L (45 TFSI) | 261 hp | 273 lb.-ft |
| Prestige | 2,750 lbs / 1,247 kg | 2.0L (40 TFSI) | 201 hp | 236 lb.-ft |
| Prestige | 4,400 lbs / 1,995 kg | 2.0L (45 TFSI) | 261 hp | 273 lb.-ft |
| SQ5 | 4,400 lbs / 1,995 kg | 3.0L V6 | 349 hp | 369 lb.-ft |
| Q5 Hybrid | 2,000 lbs / | Hybrid | 362 hp | 369 lb.-ft |
2021 Audi Q5 Towing Capacity
The 2021 Audi Q5 can tow a maximum of 4,409 lbs across all trim levels.
The 2021 Audi SQ5 can tow a maximum of 4,409 lbs.
The 2021 Audi Q5 hybrid can tow a maximum of 2,000 lbs.
| Audi Q5 Model Type | Towing Capacity |
| Audi Q5 | 4,409 lbs / 2,000 kg |
| Audi SQ5 | 4,409 lbs / 2,000 kg |
| Audi Q5 Hybrid | 2,000 lbs / 907 kg |
2020 Audi Q5 Towing Capacity
The 2020 Audi Q5 can tow a maximum of 4,400 lbs across all trim levels.
The 2020 Audi SQ5 can tow a maximum of 4,400 lbs.
| Audi Q5 Model | Towing Capacity |
| Q5 (All Trim Levels) | 4,400 lbs / 1,995 kg |
| SQ5 | 4,400 lbs / 1,995 kg |
2019 Audi Q5 Towing Capacity
The 2019 Audi Q5 can tow a maximum of 4,400 lbs across all trim levels.
The 2019 Audi SQ5 can tow a maximum of 4,400 lbs.
| Audi Q5 Model | Towing Capacity |
| Q5 (All Trim Levels) | 4,400 lbs / 1,995 kg |
| SQ5 | 4,400 lbs / 1,995 kg |
2018 Audi Q5 Towing Capacity
The 2018 Audi Q5 can tow a maximum of 4,400 lbs across all trim levels.
The 2018 Audi SQ5 can tow a maximum of 4,400 lbs.
| Audi Q5 Model | Towing Capacity |
| Q5 (All Trim Levels) | 4,400 lbs / 1,995 kg |
| SQ5 | 4,400 lbs / 1,995 kg |
2017 Audi Q5 Towing Capacity
The 2017 Audi Q5 can tow a maximum of 4,400 lbs across all trim levels.
The 2017 Audi SQ5 can tow a maximum of 4,400 lbs.
| Audi Q5 Model | Towing Capacity |
| Q5 (All Trim Levels) | 4,400 lbs / 1,995 kg |
| SQ5 | 4,400 lbs / 1,995 kg |
2016 Audi Q5 Towing Capacity
The 2016 Audi Q5 can tow a maximum of 4,400 lbs across all trim levels.
The 2016 Audi SQ5 can tow a maximum of 4,400 lbs.
| Audi Q5 Model | Towing Capacity |
| Q5 (All Trim Levels) | 4,400 lbs / 1,995 kg |
| SQ5 | 4,400 lbs / 1,995 kg |
2015 Audi Q5 Towing Capacity
The 2015 Audi Q5 can tow a maximum of 4,400 lbs across all trim levels.
The 2015 Audi SQ5 can tow a maximum of 4,400 lbs.
| Audi Q5 Model | Towing Capacity |
| Q5 (All Trim Levels) | 4,400 lbs / 1,995 kg |
| SQ5 | 4,400 lbs / 1,995 kg |
2014 Audi Q5 Towing Capacity
The 2014 Audi Q5 can tow a maximum of 4,400 lbs across all trim levels.
The 2014 Audi SQ5 can tow a maximum of 4,400 lbs.
| Audi Q5 Model | Towing Capacity |
| Q5 (All Trim Levels) | 4,400 lbs / 1,995 kg |
| SQ5 | 4,400 lbs / 1,995 kg |
2013 Audi Q5 Towing Capacity
The 2013 Audi Q5 can tow a maximum of 4,400 lbs across all trim levels.
The 2013 Audi SQ5 can tow a maximum of 4,400 lbs.
| Audi Q5 Model | Towing Capacity |
| Q5 (All Trim Levels) | 4,400 lbs / 1,995 kg |
| SQ5 | 4,400 lbs / 1,995 kg |
2012 Audi Q5 Towing Capacity
The 2012 Audi Q5 can tow a maximum of 4,410 lbs across all trim levels.
| Audi Q5 Trim Level | Towing Capacity |
| All | 4,410 lbs / 2,000 kg |
2011 Audi Q5 Towing Capacity
The 2011 Audi Q5 can tow a maximum of 4,410 lbs across all trim levels.
| Audi Q5 Trim Level | Towing Capacity |
| All | 4,410 lbs / 2,000 kg |
2010 Audi Q5 Towing Capacity
The 2010 Audi Q5 can tow a maximum of 4,410 lbs across all trim levels.
| Audi Q5 Trim Level | Towing Capacity |
| All | 4,410 lbs / 2,000 kg |
2009 Audi Q5 Towing Capacity
The 2009 Audi Q5 can tow a maximum of 4,410 lbs across all trim levels.
| Audi Q5 Trim Level | Towing Capacity |
| All | 4,410 lbs / 2,000 kg |
