Audi Q2 vs Toyota Yaris Cross

Price and cost per week

Standard features per $10,000: not ranked, too few features are known for both cars. On the rated figures, the Toyota Yaris Cross leads on price per kw: $449 per kW on RRP for the Audi Q2; $374 per kW on RRP for the Toyota Yaris Cross. On the rated figures, the Toyota Yaris Cross leads on price per litre of boot: $122 per litre of boot on RRP for the Audi Q2; $82 per litre of boot on RRP for the Toyota Yaris Cross. These ratios are not part of the CarSorted Score.

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 Yaris 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 Yaris Cross. The Toyota Yaris 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 Yaris Cross offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Audi Q2 and 1-zone in the Toyota Yaris Cross.

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 Yaris Cross responds with a 1.5L 3-cyl Hybrid making 85kW and 120Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.8 seconds.

The Audi Q2 has the clear power advantage at 110kW vs 85kW. 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, 28mm longer than the Toyota Yaris Cross at 4,180mm (2,560mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi Q2 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 405L in the Audi Q2 and 390L in the Toyota Yaris Cross, giving the Audi Q2 a 15L advantage.

For towing, the Audi Q2 leads with a 1,200kg braked capacity vs 400kg. 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 0.1 m tighter, 10.5 m against 10.6 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 $1,733 a year (5.5 L/100km, at $2.10/L premium petrol) and fuel for the Toyota Yaris Cross about $1,112 a year (3.8 L/100km, at $1.95/L petrol). That is $621 a year less for the Toyota Yaris Cross.

The weekly and 5-year figures in the price section above add repayments, rego, servicing and tyres to this; use our Fuel Cost Calculator for your own driving.

Warranty: 5 years / unlimited km (Audi Q2) and 5 years / unlimited km (Toyota Yaris Cross).

Where each one leads

The Audi Q2: more power (110kW against 85kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (405L against 390L) and the higher braked towing limit (1,200kg against 400kg).

The Toyota Yaris Cross: the lower starting price ($31,790 against $49,400) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,112 a year against $1,733).

The Verdict

Toyota Yaris Cross scores higher, 77 vs 71

The Toyota Yaris Cross scores 77 to the Audi Q2's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (Toyota Yaris Cross ahead by 25 points), technology (Audi Q2 ahead by 21 points), performance (Audi Q2 ahead by 15 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Toyota Yaris Cross costs about $621 less (3.8 L/100km against 5.5 L/100km, at $2.10/L premium petrol and $1.95/L petrol).

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