Audi Q2 vs Renault Kadjar

Audi Q2

Audi’s compact crossover.

Renault Kadjar

Renault’s roomy, comfortable compact SUV.

First car

Second car

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 Kadjar

Pick the Kadjar for a roomy, comfortable compact SUV with an affordable used supply.

Best engine: The 1.3 TCe (petrol) or 1.5 Blue dCi (diesel).

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Performance

EA211 35 TFSI · Petrol vs 1.3 TCe 140 · Petrol

	Audi Q2	Renault Kadjar
Power	150 hp Winner	140 hp
Torque	250 Nm Winner	240 Nm
0–100 km/h	8,5 s Winner	9,6 s
Top speed	211 km/h Winner	205 km/h
Power-to-weight	111,1 hp/t Winner	100,0 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	128 g/km	125 g/km Winner
Consumption (WLTP)	5,6 L/100km	5,6 L/100km

Dimensions & space

	Audi Q2	Renault Kadjar
Boot	405 L	472 L Winner
Boot (seats folded)	1.050 L	1.478 L Winner
Wheelbase	2,60 m	2,65 m Winner
Length	4,19 m	4,45 m
Width	1,79 m	1,84 m
Height	1,51 m	1,61 m
Seats	5	5

Powertrain & tech

	Audi Q2	Renault Kadjar
Platform	MQB A1 (transverse, shared with the VW T-Roc)	CMF-CD
Drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive
Engine family	EA211 1.5 TFSI · EA888 2.0 TFSI · EA288 2.0 TDI	1.2 TCe · 1.3 TCe · 1.6 TCe · 1.5 dCi/Blue dCi · 1.6 dCi · 1.7 Blue dCi
Fuel	Petrol · Diesel	Petrol · Diesel
Transmission	S tronic (7-speed DSG) · 6-speed manual	6-speed manual · EDC6/EDC7 · X-tronic CVT
Euro standard	Euro 6d-TEMP (early) · Euro 6d (later)	Euro 6 / 6d
LEZ access	Euro 6 diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent)	Euro 6/6d 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 Kadjar

1.2 TCe: timing chain and oil consumption
EDC/X-tronic: juddery at low speed
Electrical gremlins and R-Link freezes

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 Kadjar

Roomy boot and comfortable ride
Affordable and plentiful used
Efficient 1.5 dCi diesel

Cons

Audi Q2

Rear legroom is tight for adults
S line suspension rides firmly

Renault Kadjar

1.2 TCe (early years) carries chain risk
Interior less modern than newer rivals

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.