Audi Q5 Sportback vs Denza B8

The Audi Q5 Sportback starts from $83,592 before on-road costs, while the Denza B8 opens at $91,000. That makes the Audi Q5 Sportback the more affordable entry point by $7,408.

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 $100,100 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Denza B8 by roughly $5,750 in fuel alone.

Both the Audi Q5 Sportback and Denza B8 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the Audi Q5 Sportback and 86% for the Denza B8.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 6 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Audi Q5 Sportback, against 4 on the Denza B8.

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

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Audi Q5 Sportback features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 11.9-inch digital dash, while the Denza B8 gets a 17.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q5 Sportback stands out with heated front seats and power tailgate — features our data doesn't list for the Denza B8. The Denza B8 counters with Devialet audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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 Denza B8 responds with a Petrol Turbo PHEV making 425kW and 760Nm, paired to a 1-speed auto driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.8 seconds.

The Denza B8 has the clear power advantage at 425kW vs 150kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Denza B8 is 3.8s 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, 478mm shorter than the Denza B8 at 5,195mm (2,920mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Denza B8 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 515L in the Audi Q5 Sportback and 147L in the Denza B8, giving the Audi Q5 Sportback a 368L advantage. The Denza B8 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Denza B8 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 1,500kg 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 $475/year for the Denza B8. That is a $1,150 annual difference in favour of the Denza B8.

Warranty: 5 years (Audi Q5 Sportback) vs 6 years / 150,000km (Denza B8). The Denza B8 has longer coverage.