Q5 3.0T Towing

[alphaVR]

I know this has been asked... I've searched, but the answers I've seen haven't really given me the info I need.

I have a 2014 Q5 3.0T and I am looking to add a tow hitch. Likely to start with a single jetski which I know is no problem for the Q5. Where I am curious is how it handles a dual-axle UHaul auto transport trailer (or something comparable) with my B5 S4 sedan on it. It would seem that the GVWR of that combo puts it right around the 5k tow rating, which I know isn't ideal, but still should be within the Q5's overall capabilities. Honestly only considering this as I normally take my B5 on a couple long-distance roadtrips and it'd be nice to not worry as much about making it there and back without a breakdown (she's in good shape, but still getting old).

My question is who here has towed a vehicle with their Q5, what the combined trailer and car weight was, and how the drive itself went with said combo? Also, any experience/tips to know about getting the Q5 set up for towing would be appreciated.

[eastbayrae]

I towed a ‘13 Golf R with my SQ5 on that dual axle trailer from UHaul. I wouldn’t recommend doing it. The hitch was so low it made going over bridges butt puckering. The hitch was literally 10cm off the ground. My SQ5 has the towing package with it.


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[alphaVR]

Makes sense. I was thinking I'd get a ball hitch that raises the ball a good 6" for that very reason. Most concerned about driveability, though. Any concerns there?

[MK2SQ]

I know this has been asked... I've searched, but the answers I've seen haven't really given me the info I need.

I have a 2014 Q5 3.0T and I am looking to add a tow hitch. Likely to start with a single jetski which I know is no problem for the Q5. Where I am curious is how it handles a dual-axle UHaul auto transport trailer (or something comparable) with my B5 S4 sedan on it. It would seem that the GVWR of that combo puts it right around the 5k tow rating, which I know isn't ideal, but still should be within the Q5's overall capabilities. Honestly only considering this as I normally take my B5 on a couple long-distance roadtrips and it'd be nice to not worry as much about making it there and back without a breakdown (she's in good shape, but still getting old).

My question is who here has towed a vehicle with their Q5, what the combined trailer and car weight was, and how the drive itself went with said combo? Also, any experience/tips to know about getting the Q5 set up for towing would be appreciated.

the rated limit is 4,400 lbs for your car,

https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C...71.Gv1cPzOePQI

curb weight of your B5 s4 is 3,384
https://www.google.com/search?q=b5+s...hrome&ie=UTF-8

u-hole trailer for auto transport is 2,210 lbs
https://www.uhaul.com/Trailers/Auto-...ort-Rental/AT/

total weight not counting you and passengers and equipment overpasses the safety rated limited on the Q5.

[alphaVR]

Interesting the same Q5 in the UK has a higher tow rating, though. US seems to have a tendency to underrate things...

In fact, UHaul themselves say the Q5 can haul a B5 A4 on their auto transport too.

This is why I am asking here - info I am seeing online conflicts with other info, so looking for real world examples to understand what the real capacity is.

[eastbayrae]

Interesting the same Q5 in the UK has a higher tow rating, though. US seems to have a tendency to underrate things...

In fact, UHaul themselves say the Q5 can haul a B5 A4 on their auto transport too.

This is why I am asking here - info I am seeing online conflicts with other info, so looking for real world examples to understand what the real capacity is.

I wouldn’t go by that UHaul thing, it’s wildly off.


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[Perry01]

I wouldn’t go by that UHaul thing, it’s wildly off.

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UHaul says my Touareg with a 7700 lb. tow rating does not have the capacity to tow their 5’ X 8’ utility trailer.

[MK2SQ]

Interesting the same Q5 in the UK has a higher tow rating, though. US seems to have a tendency to underrate things...

In fact, UHaul themselves say the Q5 can haul a B5 A4 on their auto transport too.

This is why I am asking here - info I am seeing online conflicts with other info, so looking for real world examples to understand what the real capacity is.

yes all the cars in NA are rated lower based on what they in NA think is safe AKA as a good way on how to sell cars that are bigger then needed and make more $ and burn more fuel .

[Blownfour]

I would be considerably more concerned with the short wheel base we have over tow capacity.

[MK2SQ]

I would be considerably more concerned with the short wheel base we have over tow capacity.

capacity is taking it in to consideration. this is the only specification one should follow to insure safe operation as long as no modifications are done to the vehicle and it operates as design with no issues

[Blownfour]

capacity is taking it in to consideration. this is the only specification one should follow to insure safe operation as long as no modifications are done to the vehicle and it operates as design with no issues

Capacity has nothing to do with the dynamics of towing with a short wheelbase vehicle. I never said ignore the rated towing capacity, I said it should not be your first concern. Anyone that has towed anything at all will tell you that towing with something such as a q5 is going to be much more difficult and stressful than towing with a vehicle better suited for the task. Especially towing something as heavy as a b5/trailer combo.

[MK2SQ]

Sorry the captaincy takes all data configuration to its calculations including the wheel based. If you don’t go over the capacity you have no problem with wheel base if this makes it easier for you to understand.

[Blownfour]

Sorry the captaincy takes all data configuration to its calculations including the wheel based. If you don’t go over the capacity you have no problem with wheel base if this makes it easier for you to understand.

You have never towed before have you. Go hook a 4200lb trailer to a q5 and then to a chevy colorado, let me know which is the easier vehicle to tow with. Hell hook that trailer up to a q7, the longer wheelbase is going to be more forgiving to steering inputs, trailer sways, wind, braking, comfort, and ease of driving. Short wheelbase vehicles are great at being responsive and nimble, two things you don't want when you have several thousand pounds of cargo hanging off the back of you car acting as a pendulum. Is that easier for YOU to understand.

[MK2SQ]

You have never towed before have you. Go hook a 4200lb trailer to a q5 and then to a chevy colorado, let me know which is the easier vehicle to tow with. Hell hook that trailer up to a q7, the longer wheelbase is going to be more forgiving to steering inputs, trailer sways, wind, braking, comfort, and ease of driving. Short wheelbase vehicles are great at being responsive and nimble, two things you don't want when you have several thousand pounds of cargo hanging off the back of you car acting as a pendulum. Is that easier for YOU to understand.

So what you are writing is that a car with higher rated capacity can handle a load better then a car with lower capacity Q5 vs Q7?

Wow you must be a genius. What are you going to teach us next, a car with more horsepower and torque is faster then same car with lower specifications q5 vs SQ5?

Slow clap starts ...

[Blownfour]

So what you are writing is that a car with higher rated capacity can handle a load better then a car with lower capacity Q5 vs Q7?

Wow you must be a genius. What are you going to teach us next, a car with more horsepower and torque is faster then same car with lower specifications q5 vs SQ5?

Slow clap starts ...

The base model colorado has a tow capacity of 3000lbs. I would rather tow a 4200lb trailer with that truck than I would a q5. You can continue to be obtuse and derail this thread but it does not change the fact that the q5 is a horrendous tow vehicle and it has zero to do with its rated tow capacity.

[q5 dave]

the rated limit is 4,400 lbs for your car,

https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C...71.Gv1cPzOePQI

curb weight of your B5 s4 is 3,384
https://www.google.com/search?q=b5+s...hrome&ie=UTF-8

u-hole trailer for auto transport is 2,210 lbs
https://www.uhaul.com/Trailers/Auto-...ort-Rental/AT/

total weight not counting you and passengers and equipment overpasses the safety rated limited on the Q5.

yes all the cars in NA are rated lower based on what they in NA think is safe AKA as a good way on how to sell cars that are bigger then needed and make more $ and burn more fuel .

capacity is taking it in to consideration. this is the only specification one should follow to insure safe operation as long as no modifications are done to the vehicle and it operates as design with no issues

Sorry the captaincy takes all data configuration to its calculations including the wheel based. If you don’t go over the capacity you have no problem with wheel base if this makes it easier for you to understand.

So what you are writing is that a car with higher rated capacity can handle a load better then a car with lower capacity Q5 vs Q7?

Wow you must be a genius. What are you going to teach us next, a car with more horsepower and torque is faster then same car with lower specifications q5 vs SQ5?

Slow clap starts ...

You alright?...

[alphaVR]

The base model colorado has a tow capacity of 3000lbs. I would rather tow a 4200lb trailer with that truck than I would a q5. You can continue to be obtuse and derail this thread but it does not change the fact that the q5 is a horrendous tow vehicle and it has zero to do with its rated tow capacity.

Depending on the configuration, the colorado is 1" to, at the very most, 16" longer. Not really as much of a difference in terms of wheelbase than you make it out to seem. Especially considering a 2014 F150 starts at 16" longer at its shortest configuration.

Didn't realize this would turn into a heated argument though. Just looking at what I can/cant do with my Q5 and knew going in that towing my B5 would be really stretching it.

[Blownfour]

Depending on the configuration, the colorado is 1" to, at the very most, 16" longer. Not really as much of a difference in terms of wheelbase than you make it out to seem. Especially considering a 2014 F150 starts at 16" longer at its shortest configuration.

Didn't realize this would turn into a heated argument though. Just looking at what I can/cant do with my Q5 and knew going in that towing my B5 would be really stretching it.

I misspoke slightly, the lowest tow capacity is 3500, but the shortest wheelbase for a 2015 colorado is 128" which is 18 inches longer than a q5.