Audi Q5 Sportback vs CUPRA Formentor

The Audi Q5 Sportback starts from $83,592 before on-road costs, while the CUPRA Formentor opens at $49,990. That makes the CUPRA Formentor the more affordable entry point by $33,602.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $91,951 and $54,989 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

Both the Audi Q5 Sportback and CUPRA Formentor hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the Audi Q5 Sportback and 91% for the CUPRA Formentor.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 8 of 10 key ADAS systems on the CUPRA Formentor, against 6 on the Audi Q5 Sportback.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control.

The Audi Q5 Sportback features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 11.9-inch digital dash, while the CUPRA Formentor gets a 12-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q5 Sportback stands out with Apple CarPlay — features our data doesn't list for the CUPRA Formentor. The CUPRA Formentor counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Audi Q5 Sportback gets leather upholstery while the CUPRA Formentor offers cloth.

The Audi Q5 Sportback uses a Petrol MHEV producing 150kW and 340Nm of torque, sent through a 7 spd auto to a 2WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.6 seconds.

The CUPRA Formentor responds with a 4-cyl Turbo Petrol making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9 seconds.

The Audi Q5 Sportback has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 110kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Audi Q5 Sportback is 0.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Audi Q5 Sportback measures 4,717mm long on a 2,820mm wheelbase, 267mm longer than the CUPRA Formentor at 4,450mm (2,680mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi Q5 Sportback generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 515L in the Audi Q5 Sportback and 450L in the CUPRA Formentor, giving the Audi Q5 Sportback a 65L advantage.

For towing, the Audi Q5 Sportback leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,625/year for the Audi Q5 Sportback and $1,568/year for the CUPRA Formentor. That is a $57 annual difference in favour of the CUPRA Formentor.

Warranty: 5 years (Audi Q5 Sportback) vs 5 years / 999,999km (CUPRA Formentor). Both match on warranty length.