Audi SQ5 Sportback vs Geely EX5

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

Both the Audi SQ5 Sportback and Geely EX5 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating, tested 2025. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the Audi SQ5 Sportback and 86% for the Geely EX5.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 8 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Geely EX5, 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 Geely EX5.

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 Geely EX5 gets a 15.4-inch display and 10.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi SQ5 Sportback stands out with Apple CarPlay, power tailgate and Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Geely EX5. The Geely EX5 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging and V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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 Geely EX5 counters with its electric setup making 160kW and 320Nm, paired to its gearbox driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.9 seconds.

The Audi SQ5 Sportback has the clear power advantage at 270kW vs 160kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Audi SQ5 Sportback is 2.4s 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, 102mm longer than the Geely EX5 at 4,615mm (2,750mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi SQ5 Sportback generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 515L in the Audi SQ5 Sportback and 302L in the Geely EX5, giving the Audi SQ5 Sportback a 213L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Geely EX5's turning circle is 1.0 m tighter, 10.8 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 Geely EX5 about $768 a year (16 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi SQ5 Sportback) and 7 years / Unlimited (Geely EX5).

Where each one leads

The Audi SQ5 Sportback: more power (270kW against 160kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (515L against 302L).

The Geely EX5: the lower starting price ($41,990 against $109,900) and the longer warranty (7 years against 5).

The Verdict

Audi SQ5 Sportback scores higher, 73 vs 72

The Audi SQ5 Sportback scores 73 to the Geely EX5's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 6 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Audi SQ5 Sportback ahead by 31 points), value (Geely EX5 ahead by 29 points), safety (Audi SQ5 Sportback ahead by 13 points). Boot space with the seats up: 515L in the Audi SQ5 Sportback, 302L in the Geely EX5. Warranty: 5 years on the Audi SQ5 Sportback, 7 on the Geely EX5.

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