Audi SQ5 Sportback vs GAC Aion V

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

Both the Audi SQ5 Sportback and GAC Aion V hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating, tested 2025. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the Audi SQ5 Sportback and 88% for the GAC Aion V.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 9 of 10 key ADAS systems on the GAC Aion V, against 6 on the Audi SQ5 Sportback.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 9 in the Audi SQ5 Sportback and 7 in the GAC Aion V.

Recalls on our record

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.

Feature Showdown

The Audi SQ5 Sportback features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 11.9-inch digital dash, while the GAC Aion V gets a 14.6-inch display and 8.9-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi SQ5 Sportback stands out with Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the GAC Aion V. The GAC Aion V counters with wireless charging, panoramic roof, ventilated seats and V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Audi SQ5 Sportback gets leather upholstery while the GAC Aion V offers pvc. Climate control is 3-zone in the Audi SQ5 Sportback and 2-zone in the GAC Aion V.

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 GAC Aion V responds with a Electric making 150kW and 210Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9 seconds.

The Audi SQ5 Sportback has the clear power advantage at 270kW vs 150kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Audi SQ5 Sportback is 4.5s 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, 112mm longer than the GAC Aion V at 4,605mm (2,775mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi SQ5 Sportback generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 515L in the Audi SQ5 Sportback and 427L in the GAC Aion V, giving the Audi SQ5 Sportback a 88L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the GAC Aion V's turning circle is 0.6 m tighter, 11.2 m against 11.8 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi SQ5 Sportback costs about $2,166 a year (7.6 L/100km) and electricity for the GAC Aion V about $816 a year (17 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi SQ5 Sportback) and 8 years / Unlimited (GAC Aion V).

Where each one leads

The Audi SQ5 Sportback: more power (270kW against 150kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (515L against 427L).

The GAC Aion V: the lower starting price ($42,590 against $109,900) and the longer warranty (8 years against 5).

The Verdict

GAC Aion V scores higher, 75 vs 73

The GAC Aion V scores 75 to the Audi SQ5 Sportback's 73 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 7 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Audi SQ5 Sportback ahead by 45 points), value (GAC Aion V ahead by 31 points), practicality (Audi SQ5 Sportback ahead by 15 points). Boot space with the seats up: 515L in the Audi SQ5 Sportback, 427L in the GAC Aion V. Warranty: 5 years on the Audi SQ5 Sportback, 8 on the GAC Aion V.

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