Audi SQ5 Sportback vs Mazda CX-80

The Audi SQ5 Sportback starts from $109,900 before on-road costs, while the Mazda CX-80 opens at $56,100. That makes the Mazda CX-80 the more affordable entry point by $53,800.

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 $61,710 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mazda CX-80 by roughly $3,420 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 Mazda CX-80 gets a 10.3-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi SQ5 Sportback stands out with Apple CarPlay, heated front seats, power tailgate and Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Mazda CX-80. The Mazda CX-80 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 Mazda CX-80 offers cloth.

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 Mazda CX-80 responds with a Diesel making 187kW and 550Nm, 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 187kW. 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, 273mm shorter than the Mazda CX-80 at 4,990mm (3,120mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-80 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 515L in the Audi SQ5 Sportback and 258L in the Mazda CX-80, giving the Audi SQ5 Sportback a 257L advantage. The Mazda CX-80 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Mazda CX-80 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 $1,482/year for the Mazda CX-80. That is a $684 annual difference in favour of the Mazda CX-80.

Warranty: 5 years (Audi SQ5 Sportback) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mazda CX-80). Both match on warranty length.