Audi SQ5 Sportback vs Jeep Wrangler

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Jeep Wrangler a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

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Feature Showdown

The Audi SQ5 Sportback features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 11.9-inch digital dash, while the Jeep Wrangler gets a 8.4-inch display and 7-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 Jeep Wrangler. The Jeep Wrangler counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, Alpine audio and ambient lighting. 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 Jeep Wrangler responds with a Petrol I4 Turbo making 200kW and 400Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.3 seconds.

The Audi SQ5 Sportback has the clear power advantage at 270kW vs 200kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Audi SQ5 Sportback is 4.8s 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, 383mm longer than the Jeep Wrangler at 4,334mm (2,459mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi SQ5 Sportback generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 515L in the Audi SQ5 Sportback and 365L in the Jeep Wrangler, giving the Audi SQ5 Sportback a 150L advantage. The Audi SQ5 Sportback seats 5 vs 4.

For towing, the Audi SQ5 Sportback leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,497kg. That 503kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Jeep Wrangler's turning circle is 1.8 m tighter, 10.0 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 fuel for the Jeep Wrangler about $2,907 a year (10.2 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $741 a year less for the Audi SQ5 Sportback.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi SQ5 Sportback) and 5 years / 100k km (Jeep Wrangler). Capped-price servicing: no data (Audi SQ5 Sportback), 5 years (Jeep Wrangler).

Where each one leads

The Audi SQ5 Sportback: more power (270kW against 200kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (515L against 365L), the higher braked towing limit (2,000kg against 1,497kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,166 a year against $2,907).

The Jeep Wrangler: the lower starting price ($81,990 against $109,900).

The Verdict

Audi SQ5 Sportback scores higher, 73 vs 60

The Audi SQ5 Sportback scores 73 to the Jeep Wrangler's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 5 of the 6 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Audi SQ5 Sportback ahead by 34 points), safety (Audi SQ5 Sportback ahead by 31 points), fuel economy (Audi SQ5 Sportback ahead by 23 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi SQ5 Sportback costs about $741 less (7.6 L/100km against 10.2 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 515L in the Audi SQ5 Sportback, 365L in the Jeep Wrangler.

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