Audi RSQ8 vs BMW X2
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
BMW X2 scores higher, 60 vs 58
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 6 Nov 2026, price 29 Oct 2026
Audi RSQ8
19 of 27 standard · no option data · 8 no dataFrom
$257,227
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 471kW
- Economy
- 12.2 L/100km
- Safety
- No data
- Boot (seats up)
- 605L
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BMW X2
17 of 27 standard · 3 optional · 7 no dataFrom
$72,800
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 125kW
- Economy
- No data
- Safety
- No data
- Boot (seats up)
- 515L
Top CarSorted Score, 60 vs 58
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BMW X2: we're still completing kerb weight, ground clearance, turning circle, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
A blank cell below means we don't have that figure, not that the car scores badly on it. We leave them empty rather than estimate, so any row where one car is blank isn't a like-for-like comparison yet.
$257,227RRP
- no option data for this car
$72,800RRP
- with the Audi RSQ8's standard kit: at least $72,800 (2 options priced only inside packages; 5 with no data, not charged)
2 added options
- Premium Audio: priced only inside the Enhancement (Z1T)
- Panoramic Roof: priced only inside the Enhancement (Z1T)
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 RSQ8 Performance
$257,227
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 17 Sept 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $1,166 a week in repayments ($257,227 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
BMW X2 sDrive20i
$72,800
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 29 Oct 2026
$80,053 drive-away in VIC, as published by BMW Australia
About $347 a week in repayments ($80,053 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The BMW X2 starts $184,427 lower on RRP.
Matching the Audi RSQ8's standard equipment means adding extra-cost options to the BMW X2, and 2 are priced only inside packages whose price the manufacturer doesn't publish, so the true gap is larger than the sticker difference suggests.
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
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$347/wk(≈$1,504/mo)
Estimate on the BMW X2 at $80,053 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Audi RSQ8Driva 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
We hold no ANCAP data for the Audi RSQ8. We hold no ANCAP data for the BMW X2. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 6 of 10 key systems on the Audi RSQ8 and 5 on the BMW X2.
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 RSQ8
None open on our record
BMW X2
- REC-006090 · published 2 Oct 2024Due to a manufacturing defect, a component of the brake booster system may have been incorrectly welded and could break.Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2024
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Feature Showdown
The Audi RSQ8 features a 10.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the BMW X2 gets a 10.7-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Audi RSQ8 stands out with Apple CarPlay, panoramic roof, ventilated seats and Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the BMW X2. The BMW X2 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and wireless charging. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Audi RSQ8 gets leather upholstery while the BMW X2 offers veganza (synthetic). Climate control is 3-zone in the Audi RSQ8 and 2-zone in the BMW X2.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Audi RSQ8 uses a Petrol producing 471kW and 850Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 3.6 seconds.
The BMW X2 responds with a Petrol making 125kW and 280Nm, paired to a 7-speed automatic (steptronic with gearshift paddles) driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.3 seconds.
The Audi RSQ8 has the clear power advantage at 471kW vs 125kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Audi RSQ8 is 4.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Audi RSQ8 measures 5,012mm long on a 2,998mm wheelbase, 458mm longer than the BMW X2 at 4,554mm (2,692mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi RSQ8 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 605L in the Audi RSQ8 and 515L in the BMW X2, giving the Audi RSQ8 a 90L advantage.
For towing, the Audi RSQ8 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 1,700kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
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 RSQ8) and 5 years / Unlimited (BMW X2).
Where each one leads
The Audi RSQ8: more power (471kW against 125kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (605L against 515L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 1,800kg).
The BMW X2: the lower starting price ($72,800 against $257,227).
The Verdict
BMW X2 scores higher, 60 vs 58
The BMW X2 scores 60 to the Audi RSQ8's 58 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 1 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Audi RSQ8 ahead by 51 points), value (BMW X2 ahead by 31 points), practicality (Audi RSQ8 ahead by 20 points). Boot space with the seats up: 605L in the Audi RSQ8, 515L in the BMW X2.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$347/wk(≈$1,504/mo)
Estimate on the BMW X2 at $80,053 drive-away; 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
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Audi RSQ8Driva 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 RSQ8 and BMW X2?
The BMW X2 is the cheapest at $72,800 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Audi RSQ8 by $184,427.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
We hold no ANCAP data for Audi RSQ8 and BMW X2, so there is no crash result to compare.
Which has the most boot space?
The Audi RSQ8 has the largest boot at 605L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Audi RSQ8 has the highest braked towing capacity at 3,500kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Audi RSQ8 makes the most power at 471kW. The Audi RSQ8 is quickest to 100km/h in 3.6s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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