Audi Q2 vs Volkswagen Touareg

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 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg gets a 15-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q2 stands out with Apple CarPlay, Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Volkswagen Touareg. The Volkswagen Touareg counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging and heated front seats. 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 Volkswagen Touareg responds with a Diesel making 170kW and 500Nm, paired to a auto driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 seconds.

The Volkswagen Touareg has the clear power advantage at 170kW vs 110kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Volkswagen Touareg is 0.6s 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, 681mm shorter than the Volkswagen Touareg at 4,889mm (2,894mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volkswagen Touareg generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 405L in the Audi Q2 and 810L in the Volkswagen Touareg, giving the Volkswagen Touareg a 405L advantage.

For towing, the Volkswagen Touareg leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 2,300kg 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 1.5 m tighter, 10.5 m against 12.0 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 Volkswagen Touareg about $2,166 a year (7.6 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $598 a year less for the Audi Q2.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q2) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volkswagen Touareg).

Where each one leads

The Audi Q2: the lower starting price ($49,400 against $86,790) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,568 a year against $2,166).

The Volkswagen Touareg: more power (170kW against 110kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (810L against 405L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 1,200kg).

The Verdict

Audi Q2 scores higher, 71 vs 68

The Audi Q2 scores 71 to the Volkswagen Touareg's 68 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: practicality (Volkswagen Touareg ahead by 32 points), value (Audi Q2 ahead by 20 points), fuel economy (Audi Q2 ahead by 19 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi Q2 costs about $598 less (5.5 L/100km against 7.6 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 405L in the Audi Q2, 810L in the Volkswagen Touareg.

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