Audi SQ5 Sportback vs Kia Sorento

The Audi SQ5 Sportback starts from $109,900 before on-road costs, while the Kia Sorento opens at $54,380. That makes the Kia Sorento the more affordable entry point by $55,520.

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 $59,818 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Kia Sorento by roughly $2,280 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.

The Audi SQ5 Sportback features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 11.9-inch digital dash, while the Kia Sorento gets a 12.3-inch display and 4-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi SQ5 Sportback stands out with Apple CarPlay, heated front seats and Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Kia Sorento. The Kia Sorento counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Audi SQ5 Sportback gets leather upholstery while the Kia Sorento offers cloth. Climate control is 3-zone in the Audi SQ5 Sportback and 1-zone in the Kia Sorento.

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 Kia Sorento responds with a Diesel making 148kW and 440Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9 seconds.

The Audi SQ5 Sportback has the clear power advantage at 270kW vs 148kW. 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.

The Audi SQ5 Sportback measures 4,717mm long on a 2,820mm wheelbase, 98mm shorter than the Kia Sorento at 4,815mm (2,815mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi SQ5 Sportback generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 515L in the Audi SQ5 Sportback and 179L in the Kia Sorento, giving the Audi SQ5 Sportback a 336L advantage. The Kia Sorento seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Kia Sorento leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 0kg 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 $1,710/year for the Kia Sorento. That is a $456 annual difference in favour of the Kia Sorento.

Warranty: 5 years (Audi SQ5 Sportback) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Kia Sorento). The Kia Sorento has longer coverage.