Jeep Renegade vs Audi Q2
What's the difference?

Jeep Renegade

$6,999 - $15,990

2016 price

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Audi Q2

$21,990 - $36,888

2021 price

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Summary

2016 Jeep Renegade

2021 Audi Q2

By Peter Anderson

By Laura Berry

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Inline 4, 2.4L

Turbo 4, 2.0L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

7.5L/100km (combined)

7.0L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Tonka tough
Lots of standard inclusions
Looks the part

Good value
SQ2 has great performance
Angular looks

Dislikes

Iffy entertainment software
Naff interior
Vague steering

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

2016 Jeep Renegade Summary

Jeep's Renegade might be late to the mini-SUV party but it comes with a pretty impressive back catalogue to suggest that this is a SUV that can cash the cheques its name can write.

The top of the range Trailhawk can write even bigger cheques than the lower models, bringing with it a range of off-road tech toys to let you really get down and dirty.

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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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Deep dive comparison

2016 Jeep Renegade 2021 Audi Q2

Verdict

Rugged, dependable and good off-road are the most obvious qualities of the Trailhawk. It stands out from the rest of the mini-SUVs by being able to do the S and the U with plenty of vigour.

It's just a shame that its on-road manners can't match that of its big brother, the Cherokee. Unless you're planning on proper off-roading, the Trailhawk might not be quite what you're looking for.

Verdict

The Q2 is good value and great to drive – especially the SQ2. The exterior looks new, but the cabin feels older than the larger Q3, and most other Audi models.

More standard advanced safety tech would make the Q2 even more appealing, as would a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. While we’re at it, a hybrid variant would make enormous sense.

So, a great car, but Audi could offer more to make it an even better proposition for buyers.

Jeep Renegade vs Audi Q2 What's the difference?

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Jeep Renegade vs Audi Q2
What's the difference?