Audi SQ5 Sportback vs Lexus GX

The Audi SQ5 Sportback starts from $109,900 before on-road costs, while the Lexus GX opens at $119,950. That makes the Audi SQ5 Sportback the more affordable entry point by $10,050.

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 $131,945 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Audi SQ5 Sportback by roughly $6,700 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 Lexus GX gets a 14-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 Lexus GX. The Lexus GX counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging and ventilated seats. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Audi SQ5 Sportback gets leather upholstery while the Lexus GX offers synthetic leather.

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 Lexus GX responds with a Petrol making 260kW and 650Nm, paired to a 10-speed auto driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7 seconds.

The Audi SQ5 Sportback has the clear power advantage at 270kW vs 260kW. In the real-world sprint, the Audi SQ5 Sportback is 2.5s 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, 298mm shorter than the Lexus GX at 5,015mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Lexus GX generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 515L in the Audi SQ5 Sportback and 390L in the Lexus GX, giving the Audi SQ5 Sportback a 125L advantage. The Lexus GX seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Lexus GX 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 $3,506/year for the Lexus GX. That is a $1,340 annual difference in favour of the Audi SQ5 Sportback.

Estimated annual total: $2,166 (Audi SQ5 Sportback) vs $3,506 (Lexus GX). The Audi SQ5 Sportback saves you roughly $1,340 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 (Lexus GX). Both match on warranty length.