Audi Q2 vs Nissan Qashqai

What's the difference?

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Audi Q2
Audi Q2

$25,484 - $36,969

2021 price

Nissan Qashqai
Nissan Qashqai

$34,665 - $54,365

2026 price

Summary

2021 Audi Q2
2026 Nissan Qashqai
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 4, 2.0L

Turbo 3, 1.5L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded Petrol

Premium Unleaded/Electric
Fuel Efficiency
7.0L/100km (combined)

4.1L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Cabin feels old
  • Could have more standard safety tech
  • Rear legroom limited

  • Requires 95 RON premium unleaded
  • No spare wheel in Ti-L e-Power  
  • Getting up there in price
2021 Audi Q2 Summary

Audi’s littlest and most affordable SUV, the Q2, has been updated with new looks and tech, but something else has snuck in with it. Or should I say roared in? It’s the SQ2, with a whopping 300 horsepower and a snarling bark.

So, this review has something for everybody. It’s for those who want to know what’s new for the Q2 in this latest update - those thinking of  buying a cool-looking little SUV from Audi - and for those who want to wake their neighbours up and frighten their friends.

Ready? Let’s go.

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2026 Nissan Qashqai Summary

If you think you know Nissan and haven’t driven one of its impressive e-Power models, you might be in for a surprise.

Be it the latest-generation X-Trail from Japan or the related smaller Qashqai out of the UK, this plugless petrol-electric hybrid powertrain is one of the best crossovers at any price point.

Now, barely a year after the facelift appeared in Australia, the Qashqai scores another round of changes.

We take a close look at the up-spec Ti-L to see if they make one of the best small SUVs even better (or worse).

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Deep dive comparison

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