Audi Q2 vs Ineos Grenadier

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Audi Q2 a rating. The Ineos Grenadier is in a class ANCAP doesn't assess, so it has no ANCAP 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.

Feature Showdown

The Audi Q2 features a 8.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Ineos Grenadier gets a 12.3-inch display. 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 Ineos Grenadier. The Ineos Grenadier counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, heated front seats and JBL audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Audi Q2 gets leather upholstery while the Ineos Grenadier offers cloth.

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 Ineos Grenadier responds with a Twin-turbo diesel making 183kW and 550Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.8 seconds.

The Ineos Grenadier has the clear power advantage at 183kW vs 110kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Audi Q2 is 1.2s 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, 687mm shorter than the Ineos Grenadier at 4,895mm (2,922mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Ineos Grenadier generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 405L in the Audi Q2 and 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier, giving the Ineos Grenadier a 850L advantage.

For towing, the Ineos Grenadier 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 3.0 m tighter, 10.5 m against 13.5 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 Ineos Grenadier about $3,363 a year (11.8 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $1,795 a year less for the Audi Q2.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q2) and 5 years / Unlimited (Ineos Grenadier). Capped-price servicing: no data (Audi Q2), 5 years (Ineos Grenadier).

Where each one leads

The Audi Q2: the lower starting price ($49,400 against $107,000) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,568 a year against $3,363).

The Ineos Grenadier: more power (183kW against 110kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (1255L against 405L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 1,200kg).

The Verdict

Audi Q2 scores higher, 71 vs 60

The Audi Q2 scores 71 to the Ineos Grenadier's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: fuel economy (Audi Q2 ahead by 57 points), practicality (Ineos Grenadier ahead by 37 points), value (Audi Q2 ahead by 33 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi Q2 costs about $1,795 less (5.5 L/100km against 11.8 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 405L in the Audi Q2, 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier.

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