Audi SQ5 Sportback vs BMW X2
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Audi SQ5 Sportback scores higher, 73 vs 60
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 SQ5 Sportback
17 of 27 standard · no option data · 10 no dataFrom
$109,900
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol MHEV
- Power
- 270kW
- Economy
- 7.6 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2025
- Boot (seats up)
- 515L
Top CarSorted Score, 73 vs 60, but the BMW X2 is $37,100 cheaper
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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
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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.
$109,900RRP
- no option data for this car
$72,800RRP
- with the Audi SQ5 Sportback's standard kit: $72,800 (nothing to add; 4 with no data, not charged)
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 SQ5 Sportback edition one
$109,900
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 15 July 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $485 a week in repayments ($109,900 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 $37,100 lower on RRP.
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 ≈$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 SQ5 SportbackDriva 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 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 SQ5 Sportback 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 SQ5 Sportback
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 SQ5 Sportback features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 11.9-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 SQ5 Sportback stands out with Apple CarPlay and Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the BMW X2. The BMW X2 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display and wireless charging. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Audi SQ5 Sportback gets leather upholstery while the BMW X2 offers veganza (synthetic). Climate control is 3-zone in the Audi SQ5 Sportback and 2-zone in the BMW X2.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Audi SQ5 Sportback uses a Petrol MHEV producing 270kW and 550Nm of torque, sent through a 7-speed s tronic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.5 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 SQ5 Sportback has the clear power advantage at 270kW vs 125kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Audi SQ5 Sportback is 3.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Audi SQ5 Sportback measures 4,717mm long on a 2,820mm wheelbase, 163mm longer than the BMW X2 at 4,554mm (2,692mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi SQ5 Sportback generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 515L in the Audi SQ5 Sportback and 515L in the BMW X2.
For towing, the Audi SQ5 Sportback leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 200kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
The Audi SQ5 Sportback turns in a 11.8 m circle, kerb to kerb; the BMW X2's turning circle is not on our record.
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 SQ5 Sportback) and 5 years / Unlimited (BMW X2).
Where each one leads
The Audi SQ5 Sportback: more power (270kW against 125kW) and the higher braked towing limit (2,000kg against 1,800kg).
The BMW X2: the lower starting price ($72,800 against $109,900).
The Verdict
Audi SQ5 Sportback scores higher, 73 vs 60
The Audi SQ5 Sportback scores 73 to the BMW X2's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 4 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Audi SQ5 Sportback ahead by 38 points), safety (Audi SQ5 Sportback ahead by 29 points).
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 SQ5 SportbackDriva 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 SQ5 Sportback and BMW X2?
The BMW X2 is the cheapest at $72,800 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Audi SQ5 Sportback by $37,100.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Audi SQ5 Sportback holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2025). We hold no ANCAP data for BMW X2, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which can tow the most?
The Audi SQ5 Sportback has the highest braked towing capacity at 2,000kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Audi SQ5 Sportback makes the most power at 270kW. The Audi SQ5 Sportback is quickest to 100km/h in 4.5s.
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