Audi Q2 vs BYD Sealion 7

The Audi Q2 starts from $49,400 before on-road costs, while the BYD Sealion 7 opens at $49,990. That makes the Audi Q2 the more affordable entry point by $590.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $54,340 and $54,989 respectively.

The BYD Sealion 7 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Audi Q2, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the Audi Q2 and BYD Sealion 7 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Audi Q2 packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the BYD Sealion 7.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Audi Q2 and 7 in the BYD Sealion 7.

The Audi Q2 features a 8.8-inch touchscreen, while the BYD Sealion 7 gets a 15.6-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q2 stands out with Apple CarPlay and ambient lighting that you will not find on the BYD Sealion 7. The BYD Sealion 7 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and Dynaudio audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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 8.8 seconds.

The BYD Sealion 7 counters with its electric setup making 230kW and 380Nm, paired to a auto driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.5 seconds.

The BYD Sealion 7 has the clear power advantage at 230kW vs 110kW. In the real-world sprint, the BYD Sealion 7 is 4.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Audi Q2 measures 4,208mm long on a 2,601mm wheelbase, 622mm shorter than the BYD Sealion 7 at 4,830mm (2,930mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Sealion 7 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 356L in the Audi Q2 and 400L in the BYD Sealion 7, giving the BYD Sealion 7 a 44L advantage.

For towing, the Audi Q2 leads with a 1,200kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 200kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years (Audi Q2) vs 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Sealion 7). The BYD Sealion 7 has longer coverage.