Audi Q2 vs Denza B8

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.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Audi Q2 features a 8.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Denza B8 gets a 17.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q2 stands out with Apple CarPlay, power tailgate and Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Denza B8. The Denza B8 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, heated front seats, ventilated seats, V2L and Devialet audio. 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 Denza B8 responds with a Petrol Turbo PHEV making 425kW and 760Nm, paired to a 1-speed auto driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.8 seconds.

The Denza B8 has the clear power advantage at 425kW vs 110kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Denza B8 is 3.8s 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, 987mm shorter than the Denza B8 at 5,195mm (2,920mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Denza B8 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 405L in the Audi Q2 and 147L in the Denza B8, giving the Audi Q2 a 258L advantage. The Denza B8 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Denza B8 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 2,300kg 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 1.5 m tighter, 10.5 m against 12.0 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 Denza B8 about $2,822 a year (9.9 L/100km as a hybrid), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $1,254 a year less for the Audi Q2. A plug-in hybrid is costed running as a hybrid (battery depleted); charged daily, it uses less fuel and some electricity.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q2) and 6 years / 150k km (Denza B8).

Where each one leads

The Audi Q2: the lower starting price ($49,400 against $91,000), the bigger boot with the seats up (405L against 147L) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,568 a year against $2,822).

The Denza B8: more power (425kW against 110kW), the longer warranty (6 years against 5) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 1,200kg).

The Verdict

Audi Q2 scores higher, 71 vs 69

The Audi Q2 scores 71 to the Denza B8's 69 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 8 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Denza B8 ahead by 44 points), fuel economy (Audi Q2 ahead by 40 points), safety (Denza B8 ahead by 21 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi Q2 costs about $1,254 less (5.5 L/100km against 9.9 L/100km as a hybrid, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 405L in the Audi Q2, 147L in the Denza B8. Warranty: 5 years on the Audi Q2, 6 on the Denza B8.

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