Ineos Grenadier vs Audi SQ5 Sportback

The Ineos Grenadier starts from $107,000 before on-road costs, while the Audi SQ5 Sportback opens at $109,900. That makes the Ineos Grenadier the more affordable entry point by $2,900.

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 $117,700 and $120,890 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Audi SQ5 Sportback by roughly $5,985 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 Ineos Grenadier features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the Audi SQ5 Sportback gets a 14.5-inch display and 11.9-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Ineos Grenadier stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and JBL audio that you will not find on the Audi SQ5 Sportback. The Audi SQ5 Sportback counters with Apple CarPlay, power tailgate and Bang & Olufsen audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Ineos Grenadier gets cloth upholstery while the Audi SQ5 Sportback offers leather.

The Ineos Grenadier uses a Twin-turbo diesel producing 183kW and 550Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.8 seconds.

The Audi SQ5 Sportback responds with a Petrol MHEV making 270kW and 550Nm, paired to a 7-speed s tronic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.5 seconds.

The Audi SQ5 Sportback has the clear power advantage at 270kW vs 183kW. In the real-world sprint, the Audi SQ5 Sportback is 5.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Ineos Grenadier measures 4,895mm long on a 2,922mm wheelbase, 178mm longer than the Audi SQ5 Sportback at 4,717mm (2,820mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Ineos Grenadier generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier and 515L in the Audi SQ5 Sportback, giving the Ineos Grenadier a 740L advantage.

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

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $3,363/year for the Ineos Grenadier and $2,166/year for the Audi SQ5 Sportback. That is a $1,197 annual difference in favour of the Audi SQ5 Sportback.

Estimated annual total: $3,363 (Ineos Grenadier) vs $2,166 (Audi SQ5 Sportback). The Audi SQ5 Sportback saves you roughly $1,197 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years (Ineos Grenadier) vs 5 years (Audi SQ5 Sportback). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Ineos Grenadier)—.