Audi SQ5 Sportback vs Ineos Grenadier

The Audi SQ5 Sportback starts from $109,900 before on-road costs, while the Ineos Grenadier opens at $107,000. That makes the Ineos Grenadier the more affordable entry point by $2,900.

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 $120,890 and $117,700 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Audi SQ5 Sportback by roughly $5,985 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.

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The Audi SQ5 Sportback features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 11.9-inch digital dash, while the Ineos Grenadier gets a 12.3-inch display. 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 Ineos Grenadier. The Ineos Grenadier counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and JBL audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Audi SQ5 Sportback gets leather upholstery while the Ineos Grenadier offers cloth.

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 Ineos Grenadier responds with a Twin-turbo diesel making 183kW and 550Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.8 seconds.

The Audi SQ5 Sportback has the clear power advantage at 270kW vs 183kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Audi SQ5 Sportback is 5.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Audi SQ5 Sportback measures 4,717mm long on a 2,820mm wheelbase, 178mm shorter than the Ineos Grenadier at 4,895mm (2,922mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Ineos Grenadier generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 515L in the Audi SQ5 Sportback and 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier, giving the Ineos Grenadier a 740L advantage.

For towing, the Ineos Grenadier leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 1,500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,166/year for the Audi SQ5 Sportback and $3,363/year for the Ineos Grenadier. That is a $1,197 annual difference in favour of the Audi SQ5 Sportback.

Warranty: 5 years (Audi SQ5 Sportback) vs 5 years (Ineos Grenadier). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Ineos Grenadier).