Audi Q2 vs Audi SQ5 Sportback

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Audi Q2 a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Feature Showdown

The Audi Q2 features a 8.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Audi SQ5 Sportback gets a 14.5-inch display and 11.9-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q2 stands out with ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Audi SQ5 Sportback. The Audi SQ5 Sportback counters with heated front seats. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Audi Q2 uses a Petrol producing 110kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a s tronic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.6 seconds.

The Audi SQ5 Sportback responds with a Petrol MHEV making 270kW and 550Nm, paired to a 7-speed s tronic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.5 seconds.

The Audi SQ5 Sportback has the clear power advantage at 270kW vs 110kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Audi SQ5 Sportback is 4.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Audi Q2 measures 4,208mm long on a 2,601mm wheelbase, 509mm shorter than the Audi SQ5 Sportback at 4,717mm (2,820mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi SQ5 Sportback generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 405L in the Audi Q2 and 515L in the Audi SQ5 Sportback, giving the Audi SQ5 Sportback a 110L advantage.

For towing, the Audi SQ5 Sportback leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 800kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Audi Q2's turning circle is 1.3 m tighter, 10.5 m against 11.8 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi Q2 costs about $1,568 a year (5.5 L/100km) and fuel for the Audi SQ5 Sportback about $2,166 a year (7.6 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $598 a year less for the Audi Q2.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q2) and 5 years / Unlimited (Audi SQ5 Sportback).

Where each one leads

The Audi Q2: the lower starting price ($49,400 against $109,900) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,568 a year against $2,166).

The Audi SQ5 Sportback: more power (270kW against 110kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (515L against 405L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,000kg against 1,200kg).

The Verdict

Audi SQ5 Sportback scores higher, 73 vs 71

The Audi SQ5 Sportback scores 73 to the Audi Q2's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 6 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Audi SQ5 Sportback ahead by 41 points), safety (Audi SQ5 Sportback ahead by 31 points), value (Audi Q2 ahead by 26 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi Q2 costs about $598 less (5.5 L/100km against 7.6 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 405L in the Audi Q2, 515L in the Audi SQ5 Sportback.

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