2024 Audi SQ5 vs. 2024 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Review

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2024 Audi
SQ5

MSRP*: $57,700
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2024 Hyundai
Tucson Plug-In Hybrid

MSRP*: $38,725 to $45,450
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MPG - City 19 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 24 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 54.1 ft3 71.8 ft3
Engine
  • 349-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 261-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 349 hp 261 hp
Towing Capacity 4,400 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 184.3 in 182.3 in
Exterior Width 74.5 in 73.4 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Front 38.1 in
Rear 37.7 in
Front 38.1 - 40.1 in
Rear 38.7 - 39.5 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid than in the Audi SQ5, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Audi SQ5.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Audi SQ5 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
The Audi SQ5 is a little wider than the Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. When looking at overall length, the Audi SQ5 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid.

Handling
The Audi SQ5 has the same turning radius as the Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Audi SQ5 is clearly the choice over the Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Audi SQ5 greatly out-muscles the Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Audi SQ5 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Audi SQ5 and the Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid. The Audi SQ5 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid.