Audi Q2 vs Toyota Kluger

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 Toyota Kluger 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 Kluger. The Toyota Kluger 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 Kluger offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Audi Q2 and 3-zone in the Toyota Kluger.

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 Kluger responds with a 2.5L 4-cyl Hybrid making 184kW and 242Nm, paired to a cvt driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.9 seconds.

The Toyota Kluger has the clear power advantage at 184kW vs 110kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Toyota Kluger 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, 758mm shorter than the Toyota Kluger at 4,966mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota Kluger generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 405L in the Audi Q2 and 241L in the Toyota Kluger, giving the Audi Q2 a 164L advantage. The Toyota Kluger seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Toyota Kluger leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 800kg 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 Toyota Kluger about $1,596 a year (5.6 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $28 a year less for the Audi Q2.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q2) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota Kluger).

Where each one leads

The Audi Q2: the lower starting price ($49,400 against $62,410), the bigger boot with the seats up (405L against 241L) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,568 a year against $1,596).

The Toyota Kluger: more power (184kW against 110kW) and the higher braked towing limit (2,000kg against 1,200kg).

The Verdict

Toyota Kluger scores higher, 78 vs 71

The Toyota Kluger scores 78 to the Audi Q2's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 6 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (Toyota Kluger ahead by 27 points), reliability (Toyota Kluger ahead by 10 points), practicality (Toyota Kluger ahead by 8 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi Q2 costs about $28 less (5.5 L/100km against 5.6 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 405L in the Audi Q2, 241L in the Toyota Kluger.

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