Audi Q5 Sportback vs Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

The Audi Q5 Sportback starts from $83,592 before on-road costs, while the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque opens at $83,600. That makes the Audi Q5 Sportback the more affordable entry point by $8.

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 $91,960 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Audi Q5 Sportback by roughly $3,705 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.

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The Audi Q5 Sportback features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 11.9-inch digital dash, while the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque gets a 11.4-inch display and 12.3-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 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, Meridian audio 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 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque offers grained leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Audi Q5 Sportback and 2-zone in the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque.

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 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque responds with a 2.0L Ingenium 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol making 184kW and 365Nm, paired to a 9-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.6 seconds.

The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque has the clear power advantage at 184kW vs 150kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is 1.0s 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, 346mm longer than the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque at 4,371mm (2,681mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi Q5 Sportback generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 515L in the Audi Q5 Sportback and 472L in the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, giving the Audi Q5 Sportback a 43L advantage.

For towing, the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 0kg 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 $2,366/year for the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. That is a $741 annual difference in favour of the Audi Q5 Sportback.

Warranty: 5 years (Audi Q5 Sportback) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Land Rover Range Rover Evoque). Both match on warranty length.