Compare 2021 Audi Q5 vs 2021 BMW X3 vs 2021 Cadillac XT5

2021 Audi Q5
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2021 BMW X3
#5 in Luxury Mid-Size SUVs
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2021 Cadillac XT5
#25 in Luxury Mid-Size SUVs
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Premium 45 TFSI quattro
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Q5 Premium 45 TFSI quattro 23 28 $40,703 $43,300
Q5 Premium 55 TFSI e quattro 43 64 $48,787 $51,900
Q5 Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro 23 28 $40,703 $43,300
Q5 Premium Plus 55 TFSI e quattro 43 64 $48,787 $51,900
Q5 Prestige 45 TFSI quattro 23 28 $40,703 $43,300
Q5 Prestige 55 TFSI e quattro 43 64 $48,787 $51,900
SQ5 Premium 3.0 TFSI quattro 18 24 $49,727 $52,900
SQ5 Premium Plus 3.0 TFSI quattro 18 24 $49,727 $52,900
SQ5 Prestige 3.0 TFSI quattro 18 24 $49,727 $52,900
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M40i Sports Activity Vehicle
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
X3 M40i Sports Activity Vehicle 21 27 $53,140 $56,600
X3 sDrive30i Sports Activity Vehicle 25 29 $40,490 $43,000
X3 xDrive30e Plug-In Hybrid N/A N/A $46,630 $49,600
X3 xDrive30i Sports Activity Vehicle 23 29 $42,350 $45,000
X3 M Sports Activity Vehicle 14 19 $65,505 $69,900
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AWD 4-Door Luxury
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
XT5 AWD 4-Door Luxury 21 27 $43,695 $45,995
XT5 AWD 4-Door Premium Luxury 21 27 $48,255 $50,795
XT5 AWD 4-Door Sport 18 26 $52,340 $55,095
XT5 FWD 4-Door Luxury 22 29 $41,795 $43,995
XT5 FWD 4-Door Premium Luxury 22 29 $46,355 $48,795
Pricing
Invoice Price
$40,703
$53,140
$43,695
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$43,300
$56,600
$45,995
Monthly Payment Estimate
$722 / month
$943 / month
$767 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.0
7.5
6.3
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2021 Audi Q5 crossover puts a new face on a best-selling formula that doesn’t show signs of getting old. The 2021 BMW X3 is a do-all small crossover loaded with luxury, technology, and usability, with a dash of sporty personality. The 2021 Cadillac XT5 is a comfortable SUV, but competitors offer more personality and refinement.
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Fuel Economy
City
23 mpg 21 mpg 21 mpg
Highway
28 mpg 27 mpg 27 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Small SUV 4WD Small SUV 4WD Sport Utility Vehicles
Number of Passenger Doors
- - 4
Interior Dimensions
Second Shoulder Room (in)
56.5 56 56.3
Front Head Room (in)
41.7 40 39.7
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.7 57.6 58.3
Second Leg Room (in)
37.8 36.4 39
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Front Leg Room (in)
41 40.3 41.2
Second Head Room (in)
39.3 38.5 38.4
Passenger Volume (ft³)
- 101.4 104.5
Second Hip Room (in)
- - 54.8
Front Hip Room (in)
- - 56.1
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Front (in)
63.6 63.2 64.8
Length, Overall (in)
184.3 186.1 189.6
Height, Overall (in)
65.5 66 66.1
Track Width, Rear (in)
63.3 63.6 64.8
Wheelbase (in)
111 112.8 112.5
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
74.5 74.7 74.9
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- 7.2 7.8
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- - - TBD -
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- - - TBD -
Liftover Height (in)
- - - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
53.1 62.7 63
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
25.1 28.7 NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
25.1 28.7 30.2
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- - - TBD -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- - - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- - - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
- - NA
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- - - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- - - TBD -
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.3 13.7 13.6 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13 13.5 12.4 x - TBD -
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc Pwr
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
18.5 17.7 21.7
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
38.7 39.7 - TBD -
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Electric Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- - - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- - - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
- - 16
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA QMV
Front Tire Size
P235/60HR18 P245/50HR19 P235/65R18
Spare Tire Size
Compact NA NA
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA QMV
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P235/60HR18 P245/50HR19 P235/65R18
Trailering
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
4400 NA 1000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
440 NA 100
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
440 NA 100
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
4400 NA 1000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
4400 NA 1000
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4079 4317 4127
Wheels
Spare Wheel Material
Steel NA - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 X 8 19 X 7.5 18 x - TBD -
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact NA NA
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 X 8 19 X 7.5 18 x - TBD -
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
420 - - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150 - 170
Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
261 @ 5000 382 @ 5800 235 @ 5000
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6 Turbocharged Gas I4
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
273 @ 1600 365 @ 1520 258 @ 1500-4000
Engine Order Code
NA NA LSY
Displacement
2.0 L/121 3.0 L/183 2.0L/- TBD -
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
28 27 27
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
23 21 21
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
25 23 23
Transmission
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.39 0.82 1.00
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.75 3.46 2.96
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.19 3.20 3.31
Trans Order Code
AY 2TB M3G
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.06 1.72 2.44
Trans Description Cont.
Auto-Shift Manual w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic
Drivetrain
All Wheel All Wheel All Wheel Drive
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.51 1.00 1.44
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.19 5.00 4.69
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
5.30 3.38 3.47
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.52 2.14 3.01
Trans Type
7 8 9
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.74 1.31 1.92
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.64 0.75
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
- - NA
Clutch Size (in)
- - NA
Ninth Gear Ratio (:1)
- - 0.62
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
- - NA
Summary
Vehicle Name
Audi Q5 BMW X3 Cadillac XT5
Body Style
quattro Sport Utility Sports Activity Vehicle Sport Utility Vehicle
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Multi-Link Strut MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link Strut NA
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Multi-Link w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- - - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- - - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- - - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- - - TBD -
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.1 7.7 7.8
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- - - TBD -
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
Overall Side Crash Rating
Side Barrier Rating
Side Barrier Rating Driver
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
Rollover Rating
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