Toyota Yaris Cross vs Audi Q2
What's the difference?

Toyota Yaris Cross

$31,790 - $41,280

2026 price

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Audi Q2

$21,888 - $33,990

2021 price

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Summary

2026 Toyota Yaris Cross

2021 Audi Q2

By Emily Agar

By Laura Berry

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Inline 3, 1.5L

Turbo 4, 2.0L

Fuel Type

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Premium Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

3.8L/100km (combined)

7.0L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Cute exterior packaging
Park it anywhere
Hybrid boost hides low outputs

Good value
SQ2 has great performance
Angular looks

Dislikes

Cabin is ageing
Missing some features for price point
Model-year upgrades are too modest

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

2026 Toyota Yaris Cross Summary

Toyota’s smallest SUV has picked up a few subtle styling and tech tweaks as part of a minor model year update.

It goes up against familiar names like the Nissan Juke and Kia Stonic in the light SUV segment, as well as hybrid rivals like the newer Suzuki Fronx and Chery Tiggo 4.

But does the Toyota still have enough appeal this late in its life cycle?

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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

2026 Toyota Yaris Cross 2021 Audi Q2

Verdict

The Toyota Yaris Cross Urban is a city-savvy SUV that’s easy to park, nimble in traffic, and relatively fun to drive. It’s cute as a button on the outside, but the cabin doesn’t quite match the price, and some of the tech feels a little behind the times compared to rivals. The hybrid powertrain definitely earns it points but is it worth the jump in price over its rivals? A hesitant yes, because who doesn't like efficiency? But it needs a cabin upgrade to stay truly competitive in our market.

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.

Toyota Yaris Cross vs Audi Q2 What's the difference?

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Verdict

Toyota Yaris Cross vs Audi Q2
What's the difference?