Jeep Wrangler vs Audi Q5 Sportback

The Jeep Wrangler starts from $81,990 before on-road costs, while the Audi Q5 Sportback opens at $83,592. That makes the Jeep Wrangler the more affordable entry point by $1,602.

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 $90,189 and $91,951 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Audi Q5 Sportback by roughly $6,410 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 Jeep Wrangler features a 8.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Audi Q5 Sportback gets a 14.5-inch display and 11.9-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Jeep Wrangler stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, Alpine audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Audi Q5 Sportback. The Audi Q5 Sportback counters with Apple CarPlay and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Jeep Wrangler uses a Petrol I4 Turbo producing 200kW and 400Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic to a 4x4 layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.3 seconds.

The Audi Q5 Sportback responds with a Petrol MHEV making 150kW and 340Nm, paired to a 7-speed s tronic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.6 seconds.

The Jeep Wrangler has the clear power advantage at 200kW vs 150kW. In the real-world sprint, the Audi Q5 Sportback is 0.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Jeep Wrangler measures 4,334mm long on a 2,459mm wheelbase, 383mm shorter than the Audi Q5 Sportback at 4,717mm (2,820mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi Q5 Sportback generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 365L in the Jeep Wrangler and 515L in the Audi Q5 Sportback, giving the Audi Q5 Sportback a 150L advantage. The Audi Q5 Sportback seats 5 vs 4.

For towing, the Audi Q5 Sportback leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,497kg. That 503kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,907/year for the Jeep Wrangler and $1,625/year for the Audi Q5 Sportback. That is a $1,282 annual difference in favour of the Audi Q5 Sportback.

Estimated annual total: $2,907 (Jeep Wrangler) vs $1,625 (Audi Q5 Sportback). The Audi Q5 Sportback saves you roughly $1,282 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 100,000km (Jeep Wrangler) vs 5 years (Audi Q5 Sportback). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Jeep Wrangler)—.