Audi Q5 Sportback vs Jeep Wrangler

The Audi Q5 Sportback starts from $83,592 before on-road costs, while the Jeep Wrangler opens at $81,990. That makes the Jeep Wrangler the more affordable entry point by $1,602.

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 $90,189 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Audi Q5 Sportback by roughly $6,410 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 Wrangler gets a 8.4-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q5 Sportback stands out with Apple CarPlay and power tailgate that you will not find on the Jeep Wrangler. The Jeep Wrangler counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, Alpine audio and ambient lighting. 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 Wrangler responds with a Petrol I4 Turbo making 200kW and 400Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.3 seconds.

The Jeep Wrangler has the clear power advantage at 200kW vs 150kW. In the real-world sprint, the Audi Q5 Sportback is 0.7s 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, 383mm longer than the Jeep Wrangler at 4,334mm (2,459mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi Q5 Sportback generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 515L in the Audi Q5 Sportback and 365L in the Jeep Wrangler, giving the Audi Q5 Sportback a 150L advantage. The Audi Q5 Sportback seats 5 vs 4.

For towing, the Audi Q5 Sportback leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,497kg. That 503kg 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 $2,907/year for the Jeep Wrangler. That is a $1,282 annual difference in favour of the Audi Q5 Sportback.

Estimated annual total: $1,625 (Audi Q5 Sportback) vs $2,907 (Jeep Wrangler). The Audi Q5 Sportback saves you roughly $1,282 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 Wrangler). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Jeep Wrangler).