Lexus GX vs Audi SQ5 Sportback

The Lexus GX starts from $119,950 before on-road costs, while the Audi SQ5 Sportback opens at $109,900. That makes the Audi SQ5 Sportback the more affordable entry point by $10,050.

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 $131,945 and $120,890 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Audi SQ5 Sportback by roughly $6,700 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 Lexus GX features a 14-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, 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 Lexus GX stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging and ventilated seats that you will not find on the Audi SQ5 Sportback. The Audi SQ5 Sportback counters with Apple CarPlay and Bang & Olufsen audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Lexus GX gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Audi SQ5 Sportback offers leather.

The Lexus GX uses a Petrol producing 260kW and 650Nm of torque, sent through a 10-speed auto to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7 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 260kW. In the real-world sprint, the Audi SQ5 Sportback is 2.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Lexus GX measures 5,015mm long on a 2,850mm wheelbase, 298mm longer than the Audi SQ5 Sportback at 4,717mm (2,820mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Lexus GX generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 390L in the Lexus GX and 515L in the Audi SQ5 Sportback, giving the Audi SQ5 Sportback a 125L advantage. The Lexus GX seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Lexus GX 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 $3,506/year for the Lexus GX and $2,166/year for the Audi SQ5 Sportback. That is a $1,340 annual difference in favour of the Audi SQ5 Sportback.

Estimated annual total: $3,506 (Lexus GX) vs $2,166 (Audi SQ5 Sportback). The Audi SQ5 Sportback saves you roughly $1,340 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Lexus GX) vs 5 years (Audi SQ5 Sportback). Both match on warranty length.