Audi Q5 Sportback vs Jeep Grand Cherokee L

The Audi Q5 Sportback starts from $83,592 before on-road costs, while the Jeep Grand Cherokee L opens at $82,750. That makes the Jeep Grand Cherokee L the more affordable entry point by $842.

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 $91,025 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Audi Q5 Sportback by roughly $6,980 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Audi Q5 Sportback features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 11.9-inch digital dash, while the Jeep Grand Cherokee L gets a 10.1-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 that you will not find on the Jeep Grand Cherokee L. The Jeep Grand Cherokee L counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. 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-speed s tronic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.6 seconds.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee L responds with a Petrol V6 Pentastar w/ ESS making 210kW and 344Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic w/ paddle shifters driving the rear wheels.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee L has the clear power advantage at 210kW vs 150kW. 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, 487mm shorter than the Jeep Grand Cherokee L at 5,204mm (3,091mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Jeep Grand Cherokee L generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 515L in the Audi Q5 Sportback and 487L in the Jeep Grand Cherokee L, giving the Audi Q5 Sportback a 28L advantage. The Jeep Grand Cherokee L seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Jeep Grand Cherokee L leads with a 2,813kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 813kg 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 $3,021/year for the Jeep Grand Cherokee L. That is a $1,396 annual difference in favour of the Audi Q5 Sportback.

Estimated annual total: $1,625 (Audi Q5 Sportback) vs $3,021 (Jeep Grand Cherokee L). The Audi Q5 Sportback saves you roughly $1,396 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years (Audi Q5 Sportback) vs 5 years / 100,000km (Jeep Grand Cherokee L). Both match on warranty length.