2024 Audi SQ5 vs. 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Review

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2024 Audi
SQ5

MSRP*: $57,700
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2024 Jeep
Grand Cherokee L

MSRP*: $40,035 to $64,560
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MPG - City 19 MPG 18 - 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 MPG 25 - 26 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 54.1 ft3 84.6 ft3
Engine
  • 349-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 293-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 357-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 349 hp 293 hp
Towing Capacity 4,400 lbs 6,200 lbs
Exterior Length 184.3 in 204.9 in
Exterior Width 74.5 in 77.9 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 41.3 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 38.1 in
Rear 37.7 in
Front 39.8 in
Rear 39.9 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee L than in the Audi SQ5, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Jeep Grand Cherokee L will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Audi SQ5.

Convenience
With the Jeep Grand Cherokee L, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Audi SQ5, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

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 is somewhat more expensive than the Jeep Grand Cherokee L.

Dimensions
Since the Audi SQ5 is much slimmer than the Jeep Grand Cherokee L, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Audi SQ5, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Jeep Grand Cherokee L.

Handling
The Audi SQ5 has the same turning radius as the Jeep Grand Cherokee L, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Jeep Grand Cherokee L is clearly the choice over the Audi SQ5 for pulling heavy loads. The Audi SQ5 has a little more horsepower than the Jeep Grand Cherokee L.

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 Jeep Grand Cherokee L.

Utility
The Audi SQ5 has less seating than the Jeep Grand Cherokee L, making the Jeep Grand Cherokee L the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Audi SQ5 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Jeep Grand Cherokee L.