Audi SQ5 Sportback vs Toyota Kluger

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Audi SQ5 Sportback at 5 stars (2025) and the Toyota Kluger at 5 stars (2021). ANCAP tested these in different years (2025 vs 2021). 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 90% for the Toyota Kluger, 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 Kluger.

Both include the essentials: lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 9 in the Audi SQ5 Sportback and 7 in the Toyota Kluger.

Recalls on our record

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Feature Showdown

The Audi SQ5 Sportback features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 11.9-inch digital dash, while the Toyota Kluger gets a 8-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 Kluger. The Toyota Kluger 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 Kluger offers cloth.

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 Kluger responds with a 2.5L 4-cyl Hybrid making 184kW and 242Nm, paired to a cvt driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.9 seconds.

The Audi SQ5 Sportback has the clear power advantage at 270kW vs 184kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Audi SQ5 Sportback is 3.4s 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, 249mm shorter than the Toyota Kluger at 4,966mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota Kluger generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 515L in the Audi SQ5 Sportback and 241L in the Toyota Kluger, giving the Audi SQ5 Sportback a 274L advantage. The Toyota Kluger seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Toyota Kluger leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 0kg 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 Kluger's turning circle is 0.4 m tighter, 11.4 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 Kluger about $1,596 a year (5.6 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $570 a year less for the Toyota Kluger.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi SQ5 Sportback) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota Kluger).

Where each one leads

The Audi SQ5 Sportback: more power (270kW against 184kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (515L against 241L).

The Toyota Kluger: the lower starting price ($62,410 against $109,900) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,596 a year against $2,166).

The Verdict

Toyota Kluger scores higher, 78 vs 73

The Toyota Kluger scores 78 to the Audi SQ5 Sportback's 73 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Audi SQ5 Sportback ahead by 35 points), value (Toyota Kluger ahead by 21 points), fuel economy (Toyota Kluger ahead by 18 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Toyota Kluger costs about $570 less (5.6 L/100km against 7.6 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 515L in the Audi SQ5 Sportback, 241L in the Toyota Kluger.

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