Compare the2024 Jaguar F-PaceVS 2023 Audi SQ5 Sportback

The F-Pace’s driver alert monitor detects an inattentive driver then sounds a warning and suggests a break. According to the NHTSA, drivers who fall asleep cause about 100,000 crashes and 1500 deaths a year. The SQ5 Sportback doesn’t offer a driver alert monitor.

Both the F-Pace and the SQ5 Sportback have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and available around view monitors.

The F-Pace comes with a full 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The SQ5 Sportback’s 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 10,000 miles sooner.

Jaguar pays for scheduled maintenance on the F-Pace for 5 years and 60,000 miles. Jaguar will pay for oil changes, tire rotations, air filter replacements, cabin filter replacement, brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance. Audi only pays for the first scheduled maintenance visit on the SQ5 Sportback.

To reliably start during all conditions and help handle large electrical loads, the F-Pace has a standard 800-amp battery. The SQ5 Sportback’s 420-amp battery isn’t as powerful.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2023 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Jaguar vehicles are better in initial quality than Audi vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Jaguar above average in initial quality. With 36 more problems per 100 vehicles, Audi is rated below average.

The F-Pace P400’s standard 3.0 turbo/supercharged 6-cylinder hybrid produces 46 more horsepower (395 vs. 349) and 37 lbs.-ft. more torque (406 vs. 369) than the SQ5 Sportback’s 3.0 turbo V6. The F-Pace SVR’s standard 5.0 supercharged V8 produces 193 more horsepower (542 vs. 349) and 147 lbs.-ft. more torque (516 vs. 369) than the SQ5 Sportback’s 3.0 turbo V6.

On the EPA test cycle the F-Pace gets better mileage than the SQ5 Sportback:

The F-Pace has 3.4 gallons more fuel capacity than the SQ5 Sportback (21.9 vs. 18.5 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

For better stopping power the F-Pace’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the SQ5 Sportback:

For better traction, the F-Pace SVR’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the SQ5 Sportback (F:265/45R21 & R:295/40R21 vs. 255/45R20).

The F-Pace SVR’s optional 295/35R22 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 35 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the SQ5 Sportback’s optional 40 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the F-Pace offers optional 22-inch wheels. The SQ5 Sportback’s largest wheels are only 21-inches.

Having a flat tire is dangerous, inconvenient and expensive. The self-sealing tires available on the F-Pace can automatically seal most punctures up to 3/16 of an inch, effectively preventing most flat tires. The SQ5 Sportback doesn’t offer self-sealing tires.

The F-Pace offers an optional full size spare tire so a flat doesn’t interrupt your trip. A full size spare isn’t available on the SQ5 Sportback; it requires you to depend on a temporary spare, which limits mileage and speed before replacement.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the F-Pace’s wheelbase is 2.1 inches longer than on the SQ5 Sportback (113.1 inches vs. 111 inches).

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the F-Pace is 1.1 inches wider in the front and 1.9 inches wider in the rear than the track on the SQ5 Sportback.

The F-Pace’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (51% to 49%) than the SQ5 Sportback’s (54.3% to 45.7%). This gives the F-Pace more stable handling and braking.

The Jaguar F-Pace may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs up to about 300 pounds less than the Audi SQ5 Sportback.

The F-Pace uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The SQ5 Sportback doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

The F-Pace has 1.6 inches more front headroom and .8 inches more rear headroom than the SQ5 Sportback.

The F-Pace has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the SQ5 Sportback with its rear seat up (32.1 vs. 24.7 cubic feet). The F-Pace has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the SQ5 Sportback with its rear seat folded (70.4 vs. 51.9 cubic feet).

The F-Pace’s cargo area is larger than the SQ5 Sportback’s in almost every dimension:

The F-Pace’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the SQ5 Sportback’s (5291 vs. 4400 pounds).

Standard Trailer Stability Assist on the F-Pace uses the Dynamic Stability Control sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The SQ5 Sportback doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

The F-Pace has a standard remote vehicle starting system, so the vehicle can be started from inside the driver's house. This allows the driver to comfortably warm up the engine before going out to the vehicle. The climate system will also automatically heat or cool the interior. The SQ5 Sportback doesn’t offer a remote starting system.

The F-Pace’s standard easy entry system raises the steering wheel, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. An easy entry system costs extra on the SQ5 Sportback.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the F-Pace has a standard rear fixed intermittent wiper with a full on position. The rear wiper standard on the SQ5 Sportback only has an intermittent setting, so in a hard rain visibility isn’t as good.

The F-Pace has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the vehicle heater warms up. A heated steering wheel costs extra on the SQ5 Sportback.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Jaguar F-Pace has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. Only the SQ5 Sportback Premium Plus/Prestige offers wireless charging.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the F-Pace second among compact premium suvs in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner’s expectations. The SQ5 Sportback isn’t in the top three.