Audi Q7 vs Audi SQ5 Sportback

The Audi Q7 starts from $108,815 before on-road costs, while the Audi SQ5 Sportback opens at $109,900. That makes the Audi Q7 the more affordable entry point by $1,085.

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 $119,697 and $120,890 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Audi SQ5 Sportback by roughly $2,425 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 Q7 features a 10.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Audi SQ5 Sportback gets a 14.5-inch display and 11.9-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q7 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, panoramic roof, ventilated seats and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Audi SQ5 Sportback. The Audi SQ5 Sportback counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Audi Q7 uses a 4-cylinder petrol with direct fuel injection system, turbocharging producing 185kW and 370Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed tiptronic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.3 seconds.

The Audi SQ5 Sportback responds with a Petrol MHEV making 270kW and 550Nm, paired to a 7-speed s tronic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.5 seconds.

The Audi SQ5 Sportback has the clear power advantage at 270kW vs 185kW. In the real-world sprint, the Audi SQ5 Sportback is 2.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Audi Q7 measures 5,052mm long on a 2,994mm wheelbase, 335mm longer than the Audi SQ5 Sportback at 4,717mm (2,820mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi Q7 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 780L in the Audi Q7 and 515L in the Audi SQ5 Sportback, giving the Audi Q7 a 265L advantage. The Audi Q7 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Audi SQ5 Sportback 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 $2,651/year for the Audi Q7 and $2,166/year for the Audi SQ5 Sportback. That is a $485 annual difference in favour of the Audi SQ5 Sportback.

Estimated annual total: $2,651 (Audi Q7) vs $2,166 (Audi SQ5 Sportback). The Audi SQ5 Sportback saves you roughly $485 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Audi Q7) vs 5 years (Audi SQ5 Sportback). Both match on warranty length.