8.2
2022 Audi SQ2 review
Mark my words, the Audi SQ2 is an exhilarating bit of German kit that brings exceptional performance and handling to the small SUV segment.
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Anthony Crawford
2022 Audi SQ2 vs 2024 Volvo XC40 Comparison
Audi SQ2
Volvo XC40
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2022 Audi
SQ2
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2024 Volvo
XC40
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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8.2
8.1
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Based on the Audi SQ2 2.0 TFSI QUATTRO
Based on the Volvo XC40 RECHARGE PURE ELECTRIC
Best suitable for...
City driving
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
55L
424 km
54L
383 to 394 km
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$54,990 - $85,990
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CarExpert's Take
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Feels like a highly accomplished hot hatch, such is the chassis
- Plenty of kit for the money
- Quality fit and finish inside and out
Misses
- Front seats need more bolster
- Interior tech is old hat now
- No rear air vents
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Just an electric Volvo XC40
- Solid base spec, Google tech
- Free servicing for five years
Misses
- Doesn't get Twin Motor's larger battery
- Additional weight can hurt urban ride
- Imminent rebadge and refresh
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Alloy Wheels Special 19 Inch (+$1,560)
- Blade - Matte Titanium Grey (+$481)
- Extended Black Styling Package (+$1,560)
- Exclusive Paint (+$4,600)
- Privacy Glass (+$975)
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Colours Available
The XC40 is available in the following colours:
- Black Stone solid
- Sage Green metallic (new)
- Fjord Blue metallic (new)
- Silver Dawn metallic (new)
- Bright Dusk metallic (new)
- Onyx Black metallic
- Crystal White pearl
- Fusion Red metallic
- Thunder Grey metallic
Metallic shades are a $1200 option on all petrol models, but are a no-cost option on electric models.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | ELECTRIC, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 | 1969 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 0.0, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 221kW | 145kW - 300kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5300 | 4800 - 5400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm | 300Nm - 670Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 | 1500 - 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 | 11.3 | |
