Audi Q2 vs GAC Aion V

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 GAC Aion V gets a 14.6-inch display and 8.9-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q2 stands out with Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the GAC Aion V. The GAC Aion V counters with wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats and V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Audi Q2 gets leather upholstery while the GAC Aion V offers pvc.

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 GAC Aion V responds with a Electric making 150kW and 210Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9 seconds.

The GAC Aion V has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 110kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Audi Q2 is 0.4s 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, 397mm shorter than the GAC Aion V at 4,605mm (2,775mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GAC Aion V generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 405L in the Audi Q2 and 427L in the GAC Aion V, giving the GAC Aion V a 22L advantage.

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 0.7 m tighter, 10.5 m against 11.2 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 electricity for the GAC Aion V about $816 a year (17 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q2) and 8 years / Unlimited (GAC Aion V).

Where each one leads

The Audi Q2: nothing in the figures we hold puts it ahead of the GAC Aion V.

The GAC Aion V: the lower starting price ($42,590 against $49,400), more power (150kW against 110kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (427L against 405L) and the longer warranty (8 years against 5).

The Verdict

GAC Aion V scores higher, 75 vs 71

The GAC Aion V scores 75 to the Audi Q2's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 5 of the 7 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (GAC Aion V ahead by 27 points), practicality (Audi Q2 ahead by 8 points). Warranty: 5 years on the Audi Q2, 8 on the GAC Aion V.

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