Audi Q2 vs Kia Sportage

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.

Feature Showdown

The Audi Q2 features a 8.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Kia Sportage gets a 12.3-inch display and 4-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 Kia Sportage. The Kia Sportage counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Audi Q2 gets leather upholstery while the Kia Sportage offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Audi Q2 and 1-zone in the Kia Sportage.

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 Kia Sportage responds with a Petrol making 115kW and 192Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels.

The Kia Sportage has the clear power advantage at 115kW vs 110kW. 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, 477mm shorter than the Kia Sportage at 4,685mm (2,755mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Kia Sportage generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 405L in the Audi Q2 and 543L in the Kia Sportage, giving the Kia Sportage a 138L advantage.

For towing, the Kia Sportage leads with a 1,650kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 450kg 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 0.9 m tighter, 10.5 m against 11.4 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 Kia Sportage about $2,309 a year (8.1 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $741 a year less for the Audi Q2.

Warranty: 5 years / unlimited km (Audi Q2) and 7 years / unlimited km (Kia Sportage).

Where each one leads

The Audi Q2: lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,568 a year against $2,309).

The Kia Sportage: the lower starting price ($38,490 against $49,400), more power (115kW against 110kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (543L against 405L), the longer warranty (7 years against 5) and the higher braked towing limit (1,650kg against 1,200kg).

The Verdict

Kia Sportage scores higher, 76 vs 71

The Kia Sportage scores 76 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 (Kia Sportage ahead by 27 points), fuel economy (Audi Q2 ahead by 23 points), reliability (Kia Sportage ahead by 12 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi Q2 costs about $741 less (5.5 L/100km against 8.1 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 405L in the Audi Q2, 543L in the Kia Sportage. Warranty: 5 years on the Audi Q2, 7 on the Kia Sportage.

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