Audi SQ5 Sportback vs Jeep Grand Cherokee

The Audi SQ5 Sportback starts from $109,900 before on-road costs, while the Jeep Grand Cherokee opens at $129,950. That makes the Audi SQ5 Sportback the more affordable entry point by $20,050.

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 $142,945 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Jeep Grand Cherokee by roughly $10,060 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.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Audi SQ5 Sportback features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 11.9-inch digital dash, while the Jeep Grand Cherokee gets a 10.1-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 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The Jeep Grand Cherokee counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, panoramic roof, ventilated seats, McIntosh audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Audi SQ5 Sportback gets leather upholstery while the Jeep Grand Cherokee offers palermo leather-trimmed. Climate control is 3-zone in the Audi SQ5 Sportback and 4-zone in the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

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 Jeep Grand Cherokee responds with a Petrol I4 Turbo + PHEV making 280kW and 400Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic w/ paddle shifters driving all four wheels.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee has the clear power advantage at 280kW vs 270kW. 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, 197mm shorter than the Jeep Grand Cherokee at 4,914mm (2,964mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Jeep Grand Cherokee generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 515L in the Audi SQ5 Sportback and 1067L in the Jeep Grand Cherokee, giving the Jeep Grand Cherokee a 552L advantage.

For towing, the Jeep Grand Cherokee leads with a 2,722kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 722kg 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 $154/year for the Jeep Grand Cherokee. That is a $2,012 annual difference in favour of the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Warranty: 5 years (Audi SQ5 Sportback) vs 5 years / 100,000km (Jeep Grand Cherokee). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Jeep Grand Cherokee).