Audi SQ5 Sportback vs Toyota C-HR

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Audi SQ5 Sportback at 5 stars (2025) and the Toyota C-HR at 5 stars (2024). ANCAP tested these in different years (2025 vs 2024). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the Audi SQ5 Sportback and 85% for the Toyota C-HR, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 6 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Audi SQ5 Sportback, against 5 on the Toyota C-HR.

Both include the essentials: lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 9 in the Audi SQ5 Sportback and 10 in the Toyota C-HR.

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.

Feature Showdown

The Audi SQ5 Sportback features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 11.9-inch digital dash, while the Toyota C-HR gets a 12.3-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 Toyota C-HR. The Toyota C-HR 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 Toyota C-HR offers cloth. Climate control is 3-zone in the Audi SQ5 Sportback and 2-zone in the Toyota C-HR.

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 Toyota C-HR responds with a Petrol making 103kW and 142Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.2 seconds.

The Audi SQ5 Sportback has the clear power advantage at 270kW vs 103kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Audi SQ5 Sportback is 5.7s 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, 355mm longer than the Toyota C-HR at 4,362mm (2,640mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi SQ5 Sportback generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 515L in the Audi SQ5 Sportback and 388L in the Toyota C-HR, giving the Audi SQ5 Sportback a 127L advantage.

For towing, the Audi SQ5 Sportback leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 725kg. That 1,275kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Toyota C-HR's turning circle is 1.4 m tighter, 10.4 m against 11.8 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

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 fuel for the Toyota C-HR about $1,140 a year (4 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $1,026 a year less for the Toyota C-HR.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi SQ5 Sportback) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota C-HR).

Where each one leads

The Audi SQ5 Sportback: more power (270kW against 103kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (515L against 388L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,000kg against 725kg).

The Toyota C-HR: the lower starting price ($46,940 against $109,900) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,140 a year against $2,166).

The Verdict

Toyota C-HR scores higher, 80 vs 73

The Toyota C-HR scores 80 to the Audi SQ5 Sportback's 73 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Audi SQ5 Sportback ahead by 58 points), fuel economy (Toyota C-HR ahead by 33 points), value (Toyota C-HR ahead by 29 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Toyota C-HR costs about $1,026 less (4 L/100km against 7.6 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 515L in the Audi SQ5 Sportback, 388L in the Toyota C-HR.

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