Audi SQ5 Sportback vs Toyota Prado

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Audi SQ5 Sportback at 5 stars (2025) and the Toyota Prado 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 Prado, 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 Prado.

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

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 Prado 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 Prado. The Toyota Prado 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 Prado offers cloth. Climate control is 3-zone in the Audi SQ5 Sportback and 2-zone in the Toyota Prado.

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 Prado responds with a 2.8L 4-cyl Turbo-Diesel 48V V-Active making 150kW and 500Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.6 seconds.

The Audi SQ5 Sportback has the clear power advantage at 270kW vs 150kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Audi SQ5 Sportback is 5.1s 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, 273mm shorter than the Toyota Prado at 4,990mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota Prado generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 515L in the Audi SQ5 Sportback and 408L in the Toyota Prado, giving the Audi SQ5 Sportback a 107L advantage.

For towing, the Toyota Prado leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 1,500kg 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 Audi SQ5 Sportback's turning circle is 0.2 m tighter, 11.8 m against 12.0 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 Prado about $2,166 a year (7.6 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

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

Where each one leads

The Audi SQ5 Sportback: more power (270kW against 150kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (515L against 408L).

The Toyota Prado: the lower starting price ($72,500 against $109,900) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 2,000kg).

The Verdict

Toyota Prado scores higher, 77 vs 73

The Toyota Prado scores 77 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 36 points), practicality (Toyota Prado ahead by 14 points), value (Toyota Prado ahead by 13 points). Boot space with the seats up: 515L in the Audi SQ5 Sportback, 408L in the Toyota Prado.

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