Audi Q2 vs GWM Tank 300

The Audi Q2 starts from $49,400 before on-road costs, while the GWM Tank 300 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.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Audi Q2 by roughly $4,845 in fuel alone.

Both the Audi Q2 and GWM Tank 300 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 GWM Tank 300.

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 6 in the GWM Tank 300.

The Audi Q2 features a 8.8-inch touchscreen, while the GWM Tank 300 gets a 12.3-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 GWM Tank 300. The GWM Tank 300 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and panoramic roof. 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 GWM Tank 300 lines up making 167kW and 387Nm, paired to a auto driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.5 seconds.

The GWM Tank 300 has the clear power advantage at 167kW vs 110kW. In the real-world sprint, the Audi Q2 is 0.7s 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, 507mm shorter than the GWM Tank 300 at 4,715mm (2,750mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GWM Tank 300 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 356L in the Audi Q2 and 550L in the GWM Tank 300, giving the GWM Tank 300 a 194L advantage.

For towing, the GWM Tank 300 leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 800kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,739/year for the Audi Q2 and $2,708/year for the GWM Tank 300. That is a $969 annual difference in favour of the Audi Q2.

Estimated annual total: $1,739 (Audi Q2) vs $2,708 (GWM Tank 300). The Audi Q2 saves you roughly $969 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years (Audi Q2) vs 7 years (GWM Tank 300). The GWM Tank 300 has longer coverage.