The table below lists every trim of the 2014 Audi Q5 with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.

Per-trim breakdown

Configuration Engine HP Torque Axle Tow (lb) GVWR Curb Payload
2.0T Premium Plus Sport Utility 4D 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter 220 258 4,400 4,079
2.0T Premium Sport Utility 4D 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter 220 258 4,400 4,079
TDI Prestige Sport Utility 4D V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter 240 428 4,400 4,475
3.0T Prestige Sport Utility 4D V6, Supercharged, 3.0 Liter 272 295 4,400
3.0T Premium Plus Sport Utility 4D V6, Supercharged, 3.0 Liter 272 295 4,400
Hybrid Prestige Sport Utility 4D 4-Cyl, 2.0L Hybrid Turbo 245 350 4,400 4,431
TDI Premium Plus Sport Utility 4D V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter 240 428 4,400 4,475

How to interpret the headline tow figure

Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.

How this year compares to 2013

The 2013 Audi Q5 carried a maximum tow rating of 4,400 lb. The 2014 model carries the same headline figure — manufacturers usually leave the rating alone year-over-year unless there's a powertrain or hitch change. See the 2013 Audi Q5 page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2014 Audi models

The rest of Audi's 2014 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

Model Max tow (lb)
2014 Audi Q7 5,500
2014 Audi A6 4,600
2014 Audi SQ5 4,400
2014 Audi A5 4,100

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.