Audi Q2 vs Jeep Wrangler

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Audi Q2 a rating. ANCAP's published record does not give the Jeep Wrangler 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

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Feature Showdown

The Audi Q2 features a 8.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Jeep Wrangler gets a 8.4-inch display and 7-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 Jeep Wrangler. The Jeep Wrangler counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, heated front seats and Alpine 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 Jeep Wrangler responds with a Petrol I4 Turbo making 200kW and 400Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.3 seconds.

The Jeep Wrangler has the clear power advantage at 200kW vs 110kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Audi Q2 is 0.7s 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, 126mm shorter than the Jeep Wrangler at 4,334mm (2,459mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi Q2 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 405L in the Audi Q2 and 365L in the Jeep Wrangler, giving the Audi Q2 a 40L advantage. The Audi Q2 seats 5 vs 4.

For towing, the Jeep Wrangler leads with a 1,497kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 297kg 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 Jeep Wrangler's turning circle is 0.5 m tighter, 10.0 m against 10.5 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 Jeep Wrangler about $2,907 a year (10.2 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $1,339 a year less for the Audi Q2.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q2) and 5 years / 100k km (Jeep Wrangler). Capped-price servicing: no data (Audi Q2), 5 years (Jeep Wrangler).

Where each one leads

The Audi Q2: the lower starting price ($49,400 against $81,990), the bigger boot with the seats up (405L against 365L) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,568 a year against $2,907).

The Jeep Wrangler: more power (200kW against 110kW) and the higher braked towing limit (1,497kg against 1,200kg).

The Verdict

Audi Q2 scores higher, 71 vs 60

The Audi Q2 scores 71 to the Jeep Wrangler's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: fuel economy (Audi Q2 ahead by 42 points), value (Audi Q2 ahead by 21 points), performance (Jeep Wrangler ahead by 7 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi Q2 costs about $1,339 less (5.5 L/100km against 10.2 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 405L in the Audi Q2, 365L in the Jeep Wrangler.

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