Audi SQ5 Sportback vs Porsche Cayenne Electric

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Porsche Cayenne Electric. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi SQ5 Sportback stands out with Apple CarPlay and Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Porsche Cayenne Electric. The Porsche Cayenne Electric counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging, ventilated seats, BOSE 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 Porsche Cayenne Electric responds with a Electric making 325kW and 835Nm, paired to a single-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.8 seconds.

The Porsche Cayenne Electric has the clear power advantage at 325kW vs 270kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Audi SQ5 Sportback is 0.3s 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, 268mm shorter than the Porsche Cayenne Electric at 4,985mm (3,023mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Porsche Cayenne Electric generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 515L in the Audi SQ5 Sportback and 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric, giving the Porsche Cayenne Electric a 266L advantage.

For towing, the Porsche Cayenne Electric leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 1,500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

The Audi SQ5 Sportback turns in a 11.8 m circle, kerb to kerb; the Porsche Cayenne Electric's turning circle is not on our record.

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 electricity for the Porsche Cayenne Electric about $1,099 a year (22.9 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi SQ5 Sportback) and 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Cayenne Electric).

Where each one leads

The Audi SQ5 Sportback: the lower starting price ($109,900 against $167,800) and the longer warranty (5 years against 3).

The Porsche Cayenne Electric: more power (325kW against 270kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (781L against 515L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 2,000kg).

The Verdict

Audi SQ5 Sportback scores higher, 73 vs 60

The Audi SQ5 Sportback scores 73 to the Porsche Cayenne Electric's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (Audi SQ5 Sportback ahead by 29 points), practicality (Porsche Cayenne Electric ahead by 18 points). Boot space with the seats up: 515L in the Audi SQ5 Sportback, 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric. Warranty: 5 years on the Audi SQ5 Sportback, 3 on the Porsche Cayenne Electric.

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