Audi SQ5 Sportback vs Land Rover Discovery

The Audi SQ5 Sportback starts from $109,900 before on-road costs, while the Land Rover Discovery opens at $116,006. That makes the Audi SQ5 Sportback the more affordable entry point by $6,106.

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 $127,607 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

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 Land Rover Discovery gets a 11.4-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi SQ5 Sportback stands out with Apple CarPlay and Bang & Olufsen audio that you will not find on the Land Rover Discovery. The Land Rover Discovery counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, panoramic roof and Meridian audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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 Land Rover Discovery responds with a 3.0 i6 Diesel Mild Hybrid making 257kW and 700Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.3 seconds.

The Audi SQ5 Sportback has the clear power advantage at 270kW vs 257kW. In the real-world sprint, the Audi SQ5 Sportback is 1.8s 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, 239mm shorter than the Land Rover Discovery at 4,956mm (2,923mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Discovery generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 515L in the Audi SQ5 Sportback and 258L in the Land Rover Discovery, giving the Audi SQ5 Sportback a 257L advantage. The Land Rover Discovery seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Land Rover Discovery 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 $2,223/year for the Land Rover Discovery. That is a $57 annual difference in favour of the Audi SQ5 Sportback.

Estimated annual total: $2,166 (Audi SQ5 Sportback) vs $2,223 (Land Rover Discovery). The Audi SQ5 Sportback saves you roughly $57 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years (Audi SQ5 Sportback) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Land Rover Discovery). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Land Rover Discovery).