Audi Q2 vs Toyota Corolla Cross
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Toyota Corolla Cross scores higher, 81 vs 71
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 8 Oct 2026, price 14 Nov 2026
Audi Q2
18 of 27 standard · no option data · 9 no dataFrom
$49,400
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 110kW
- Economy
- 5.5 L/100km
- Safety
- Not rated by ANCAP
- Boot (seats up)
- 405L
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Toyota Corolla Cross
13 of 27 standard · no option data · 14 no dataFrom
$37,440
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Hybrid
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 146kW
- Economy
- 4.2 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2022
- Boot (seats up)
- 425L
Top CarSorted Score, 81 vs 71
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Toyota Corolla Cross: we're still completing kerb weight, 0-100km/h and turning circle.
A blank cell below means we don't have that figure, not that the car scores badly on it. We leave them empty rather than estimate, so any row where one car is blank isn't a like-for-like comparison yet.
$49,400RRP
- no option data for this car
$37,440RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Audi Q2 35 TFSI
$49,400
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 4 Oct 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $205 a week in repayments ($49,400 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Toyota Corolla Cross GX FWD
$37,440
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 14 Nov 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $150 a week in repayments ($37,440 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Toyota Corolla Cross starts $11,960 lower on RRP.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$150/wk(≈$650/mo)
Estimate on the Toyota Corolla Cross at $37,440 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Audi Q2Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
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.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 7 of 10 key systems on the Audi Q2 and 4 on the Toyota Corolla Cross.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Audi Q2
- REC-005771 · published 12 Sep 2023Due to an installation defect, the internal fuse box wiring harness may become loose.Year range on the notice: 2019 - 2023
Toyota Corolla Cross
- REC-006390 · published 22 Jul 2025Due to a software programming issue, a memory device in the Combination Meter may deteriorate over time.Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2025
- REC-006191 · published 29 Nov 2024Due to a manufacturing defect, cracks may develop in the upper universal joint of the steering intermediate shaft assembly.Year range on the notice: 2023 - 2024
- REC-005691 · published 1 Jun 2023Due to a software issue, the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) may not operate as intended.Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2023
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 Toyota Corolla Cross gets a 8-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, Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota Corolla Cross. The Toyota Corolla Cross 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 Toyota Corolla Cross offers cloth.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
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 Toyota Corolla Cross responds with a Petrol making 146kW and 188Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels.
The Toyota Corolla Cross has the clear power advantage at 146kW 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, 252mm shorter than the Toyota Corolla Cross at 4,460mm (2,640mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota Corolla Cross generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 405L in the Audi Q2 and 425L in the Toyota Corolla Cross, giving the Toyota Corolla Cross a 20L advantage.
For towing, the Audi Q2 leads with a 1,200kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 450kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
The Audi Q2 turns in a 10.5 m circle, kerb to kerb; the Toyota Corolla Cross's turning circle is not on our record.
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 Toyota Corolla Cross about $1,197 a year (4.2 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $371 a year less for the Toyota Corolla Cross.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q2) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota Corolla Cross).
Where each one leads
The Audi Q2: the higher braked towing limit (1,200kg against 750kg).
The Toyota Corolla Cross: the lower starting price ($37,440 against $49,400), more power (146kW against 110kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (425L against 405L) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,197 a year against $1,568).
The Verdict
Toyota Corolla Cross scores higher, 81 vs 71
The Toyota Corolla Cross scores 81 to the Audi Q2's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (Toyota Corolla Cross ahead by 29 points), fuel economy (Toyota Corolla Cross ahead by 12 points), reliability (Toyota Corolla Cross ahead by 10 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Toyota Corolla Cross costs about $371 less (4.2 L/100km against 5.5 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre).
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$150/wk(≈$650/mo)
Estimate on the Toyota Corolla Cross at $37,440 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Audi Q2Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Audi Q2 and Toyota Corolla Cross?
The Toyota Corolla Cross is the cheapest at $37,440 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Audi Q2 by $11,960.
Which is the most fuel-efficient?
The Toyota Corolla Cross uses the least fuel at 4.2L/100km on the combined cycle.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Toyota Corolla Cross holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2022). ANCAP's published record does not give a rating to Audi Q2, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The Toyota Corolla Cross has the largest boot at 425L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Audi Q2 has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,200kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Toyota Corolla Cross makes the most power at 146kW.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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