Audi Q2 vs Renault Koleos

Audi Q2

Audi’s compact crossover.

Renault Koleos

Renault’s large, comfortable mid-size 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 Koleos

Pick the Koleos for a roomy, comfortable diesel SUV with optional all-wheel drive.

Best engine: The 1.7 Blue dCi (diesel) or 2.0 dCi with all-wheel drive.

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Performance

EA211 35 TFSI · Petrol vs 1.7 Blue dCi 150 · Diesel

	Audi Q2	Renault Koleos
Power	150 hp	150 hp
Torque	250 Nm	340 Nm Winner
0–100 km/h	8,5 s Winner	11,8 s
Top speed	211 km/h Winner	194 km/h
Power-to-weight	111,1 hp/t Winner	92,6 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	128 g/km	128 g/km
Consumption (WLTP)	5,6 L/100km	5,0 L/100km Winner

Dimensions & space

	Audi Q2	Renault Koleos
Boot	405 L	458 L Winner
Boot (seats folded)	1.050 L	1.690 L Winner
Wheelbase	2,60 m	2,71 m Winner
Length	4,19 m	4,67 m
Width	1,79 m	1,84 m
Height	1,51 m	1,68 m
Seats	5	5

Powertrain & tech

	Audi Q2	Renault Koleos
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	1.6 dCi · 1.7 Blue dCi · 2.0 dCi
Fuel	Petrol · Diesel	Diesel
Transmission	S tronic (7-speed DSG) · 6-speed manual	6-speed manual · EDC7 automatic
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 diesel allowed (mind local diesel rules)

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 Koleos

EDC automatic: juddery at low speed
AdBlue/DPF on short-trip use
Electronics and infotainment: glitches

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 Koleos

Roomy boot and rear seat
Comfortable, composed ride
2.0 dCi with all-wheel drive available

Cons

Audi Q2

Rear legroom is tight for adults
S line suspension rides firmly

Renault Koleos

Diesel-only
Heavier than compact SUVs

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.