Audi Q2 vs Geely EX5

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 Geely EX5 gets a 15.4-inch display and 10.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q2 stands out with Apple CarPlay, power tailgate, Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Geely EX5. The Geely EX5 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, heated front seats and V2L. 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 Geely EX5 counters with its electric setup making 160kW and 320Nm, paired to its gearbox driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.9 seconds.

The Geely EX5 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 110kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Geely EX5 is 1.7s 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, 407mm shorter than the Geely EX5 at 4,615mm (2,750mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Geely EX5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 405L in the Audi Q2 and 302L in the Geely EX5, giving the Audi Q2 a 103L 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 0.3 m tighter, 10.5 m against 10.8 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 electricity for the Geely EX5 about $768 a year (16 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q2) and 7 years / Unlimited (Geely EX5).

Where each one leads

The Audi Q2: the bigger boot with the seats up (405L against 302L).

The Geely EX5: the lower starting price ($41,990 against $49,400), more power (160kW against 110kW) and the longer warranty (7 years against 5).

The Verdict

Geely EX5 scores higher, 72 vs 71

The Geely EX5 scores 72 to the Audi Q2's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 5 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (Geely EX5 ahead by 18 points), performance (Geely EX5 ahead by 10 points), technology (Audi Q2 ahead by 7 points). Boot space with the seats up: 405L in the Audi Q2, 302L in the Geely EX5. Warranty: 5 years on the Audi Q2, 7 on the Geely EX5.

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