Audi Q2 vs Renault Austral

Audi Q2

Audi’s compact crossover.

Renault Austral

Renault’s modern compact SUV.

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Pick this one if…

Audi Q2

Pick the Q2 for quattro (on the 2.0-litre engines), the 1.5 TFSI’s cylinder-on-demand and the Virtual Cockpit — but check rear legroom.

Best engine: The mid-range 1.5 TFSI petrol for the best everyday balance.

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Pick this one if…

Renault Austral

Pick the Austral for a modern compact SUV with an efficient E-Tech hybrid.

Best engine: The 1.3 TCe (petrol) or E-Tech Full Hybrid 200.

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Performance

EA211 35 TFSI · Petrol vs 1.2 E-Tech 200 · Hybrid

	Audi Q2	Renault Austral
Power	150 hp	200 hp Winner
Torque	250 Nm	—
0–100 km/h	8,5 s	8,4 s Winner
Top speed	211 km/h Winner	175 km/h
Power-to-weight	111,1 hp/t	128,2 hp/t Winner
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	128 g/km	108 g/km Winner
Consumption (WLTP)	5,6 L/100km	4,7 L/100km Winner

Dimensions & space

	Audi Q2	Renault Austral
Boot	405 L	430 L Winner
Boot (seats folded)	1.050 L	1.525 L Winner
Wheelbase	2,60 m	2,67 m Winner
Length	4,19 m	4,51 m
Width	1,79 m	1,83 m
Height	1,51 m	1,62 m
Seats	5	5

Powertrain & tech

	Audi Q2	Renault Austral
Platform	MQB A1 (transverse, shared with the VW T-Roc)	CMF-CD3
Drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Engine family	EA211 1.5 TFSI · EA888 2.0 TFSI · EA288 2.0 TDI	1.2 TCe · 1.3 TCe · E-Tech Full Hybrid 200
Fuel	Petrol · Diesel	Petrol · Hybrid
Transmission	S tronic (7-speed DSG) · 6-speed manual	6-speed manual · EDC7 · E-Tech automatic
Euro standard	Euro 6d-TEMP (early) · Euro 6d (later)	Euro 6d
LEZ access	Euro 6 diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent)	Euro 6d allowed in the LEZ

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

Audi Q2

DQ200 (7-speed dry DSG): mechatronics are the best-known weak point
Direct-injection petrols: carbon buildup with lots of short trips
DPF on diesels with mainly short trips

Renault Austral

Infotainment software needs updates
Electrical gremlins on early cars
E-Tech hybrid: 12V battery drain

Pros

Audi Q2

quattro available on the 2.0-litre engines
1.5 TFSI has cylinder-on-demand
Virtual Cockpit digital instruments on higher trims

Renault Austral

Modern interior with a big screen
Efficient E-Tech Full Hybrid 200
Roomy, modular boot (430–527 L)

Cons

Audi Q2

Rear legroom is tight for adults
S line suspension rides firmly

Renault Austral

No diesel offered
Infotainment takes getting used to

Driving experience

Audi Q2

As a model line, the Q2 steers quickly and lightly, and the raised seating position gives a good view out. The ride is firm rather than plush, and you feel it on rough roads. The 1.0 TFSI is adequate, the 1.5 TFSI is the one to have and the 2.0 TDI is the high-mileage pick. It is happiest in town, where its compact size makes it easy to place.