Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron vs Hyundai IONIQ 5
Two electric SUVs go head to head. Which EV is the better buy for Australian drivers in 2026?
Hyundai IONIQ 5 scores higher, 76 vs 71
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 10 Nov 2026, price 4 Nov 2026
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron
20 of 27 standard · 5 optional · 2 no dataFrom
$97,935
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 185kW
- Energy use
- No data
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2024
- Boot (seats up)
- 511L
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Hyundai IONIQ 5
17 of 27 standard · no option data · 3 not offered · 7 no dataFrom
$68,200
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 168kW
- Energy use
- 16 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2021
- Boot (seats up)
- 520L
Top CarSorted Score, 76 vs 71
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$97,935RRP
- with the Hyundai IONIQ 5's standard kit: $97,935 (nothing to add; 1 with no data, not charged)
$68,200RRP
- cannot be matched: Heated Front Seats and Power Tailgate not offered
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron Sportback
$97,935
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
$110,548 drive-away in VIC, as published by Audi Australia
About $488 a week in repayments ($110,548 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Hyundai IONIQ 5 RWD
$68,200
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 4 Nov 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $292 a week in repayments ($68,200 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 starts $29,735 lower on RRP.
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron does not: above the $91,661 fuel-efficient lct threshold.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
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Finance
From ≈$292/wk(≈$1,266/mo)
Estimate on the Hyundai IONIQ 5 at $68,200 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Hyundai IONIQ 5Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP lists the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron at 5 stars (2024) and the Hyundai IONIQ 5 at 5 stars (2021). ANCAP tested these in different years (2024 vs 2021). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 91% for the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron and 88% for the Hyundai IONIQ 5, under different test years.
Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 9 of 10 key ADAS systems on both.
Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron and 7 in the Hyundai IONIQ 5.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 9 of 10 key systems on the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron and 9 on the Hyundai IONIQ 5.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron
None open on our record
Hyundai IONIQ 5
- REC-006224 · published 20 Dec 2024Due to a software issue in the Integrated Charging Control Unit, the auxiliary 12 Volt battery may not charge as intended, resulting in battery drainage and loss of motive power.Year range on the notice: 2021 - 2024
- REC-005942 · published 16 Apr 2024Due to a software issue in the Integrated Charging Control Unit, the auxiliary 12 Volt battery may not charge as intended, resulting in battery drainage and loss of motive power.Year range on the notice: 2021 - 2024
- REC-005940 · published 11 Apr 2024Due to a manufacturing issue, the driveshaft may brake under load.Year range on the notice: 2023
- 1 more on the model page.
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
75.8kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 225kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 225kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
How long to charge
84kWh usableEstimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (10.5kW AC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 11.9-inch digital dash, while the Hyundai IONIQ 5 gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, heated front seats, power tailgate, Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Hyundai IONIQ 5. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 counters with Apple CarPlay and V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Hyundai IONIQ 5 offers wool blend / leather-appointed combination. Climate control is 3-zone in the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron and 2-zone in the Hyundai IONIQ 5.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron uses a Electric producing 185kW and 450Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.6 seconds.
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 responds with a Electric making 168kW and 350Nm, paired to a single-speed reduction gear driving the rear wheels.
The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron has the clear power advantage at 185kW vs 168kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Battery: 83kWh (Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron) vs 84kWh (Hyundai IONIQ 5), giving WLTP ranges of 493km and 570km.
Space & Comfort
The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron measures 4,771mm long on a 2,899mm wheelbase, 116mm longer than the Hyundai IONIQ 5 at 4,655mm (3,000mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai IONIQ 5 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 511L in the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron and 520L in the Hyundai IONIQ 5, giving the Hyundai IONIQ 5 a 9L advantage.
For towing, the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,600kg. That 400kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron's turning circle is 0.4 m tighter, 11.6 m against 12.0 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
We do not hold a like-for-like fuel or energy figure for both cars, so we do not cost them against each other.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron) and 5 years / Unlimited (Hyundai IONIQ 5).
Where each one leads
The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron: more power (185kW against 168kW) and the higher braked towing limit (2,000kg against 1,600kg).
The Hyundai IONIQ 5: the lower starting price ($68,200 against $97,935) and the bigger boot with the seats up (520L against 511L).
The Verdict
Hyundai IONIQ 5 scores higher, 76 vs 71
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 scores 76 to the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 6 of the 8 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron ahead by 17 points), technology (Hyundai IONIQ 5 ahead by 15 points), value (Hyundai IONIQ 5 ahead by 12 points).
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$292/wk(≈$1,266/mo)
Estimate on the Hyundai IONIQ 5 at $68,200 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Hyundai IONIQ 5Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron and Hyundai IONIQ 5?
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is the cheapest at $68,200 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron by $29,735.
Which has the longest driving range?
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 has the most range at 570km (WLTP).
Which charges fastest?
The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron accepts the highest DC charging at up to 225kW.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2024) and Hyundai IONIQ 5 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2021). ANCAP tested these in different years (2024 vs 2021). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Compare the active-safety features above to separate them.
Which has the most boot space?
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 has the largest boot at 520L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron has the highest braked towing capacity at 2,000kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron makes the most power at 185kW.
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