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Audi Q2

The facelifted SQ2 packs quattro and a 4.9-second sprint to 100 km/h.1

Researched November 1, 2026 from 31 sources

Also called

  • A3 in rubber bootsA description of the Q2's higher seating and almost identical A3 mechanicals.2
  • #untaggableLaunch slogan for the Q2, carried into a Proteas sponsorship campaign.3

At a glance

0150300
108–296 hpPower
07.515
4.8–10.7 s0–100 km/h
0125250
150–250 km/hTop speed
0200400
200–400 N·mTorque

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.271013

Engine
1.0–2.0 L gas and 1.6–2.0 L diesel turbos; electric Q2L e-tron7
Layout
Front engine, FWD or AWD; Q2L e-tron: front motor, FWD7
Gearbox
6-speed manual; 7-speed S tronic; 8-speed Tiptronic; Q2L e-tron single-speed7
Built at
Ingolstadt, Germany; FAW-VW Foshan, China (Q2L); SOVAC Relizane, Algeria7
Units built
887,231 across 2016–April 20267

The story

Built to attract younger buyers, the original Q2 is 4.19 meters long, 1.79 wide and 1.51 tall. It pairs polygonal bodywork with MQB hardware related to the A3, T-Roc, Ateca and Karoq.4567

2016: March 1: Geneva debut below the Q320162018: 9.9 seconds against the T-Roc · SQ2: 296 hp, 20 mm lower · China gains the longer Q2 L20182019: Q2 L e-tron goes electric in China20192020: Sharper face, edition one launch20202022: 55th of 75 in Driver Power20222024: Touchscreen replaces rotary MMI20242026: 887,231 built; production ends2026 Crosslane Coupe concept: 2012Crosslane Coupe conceptAudi Q2 (GA): 2016–April 2026GA 20122014201620182020202220242026
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones7825
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YearWhat happened
2012Crosslane Coupe concept
2016–April 2026Audi Q2 (GA)
2016March 1: Geneva debut below the Q3
20189.9 seconds against the T-Roc
2018SQ2: 296 hp, 20 mm lower
2018China gains the longer Q2 L
2019Q2 L e-tron goes electric in China
2020Sharper face, edition one launch
202255th of 75 in Driver Power
2024Touchscreen replaces rotary MMI
2026887,231 built; production ends
  1. 2016

    March 1: Geneva debut below the Q3

    The Q2 debuts with three TFSI and three TDI engines spanning 114–188 hp; the 1.4 TFSI can shut down cylinders.578

  2. 2018

    9.9 seconds against the T-Roc

    The Q2 1.0 TFSI SE runs 0–60 mph in 9.9 seconds: ahead of the Volkswagen T-Roc's 10.4, behind the MINI Countryman's 9.8.9

  3. 2018

    SQ2: 296 hp, 20 mm lower

    Audi unveils the 2.0 TFSI SQ2 at the Paris Motor Show with quattro, 400 Nm and a 250 km/h top speed.10

  4. 2018

    China gains the longer Q2 L

    The China-only Q2 L adds 27 mm between the axles for more rear legroom; FAW-Volkswagen builds it at Foshan.11

  5. 2019

    Q2 L e-tron goes electric in China

    The China-only EV debuts in Shanghai with a front-mounted 134-hp motor, 290 Nm and a 38 kWh battery claiming up to 265 km per charge.12

  6. 2020

    Sharper face, edition one launch

    The facelift gets standard LED headlights and a wider, flatter grille; edition one adds Apple Green or Arrow Grey, 19-inch wheels and Matrix LEDs.13

  7. 2022

    55th of 75 in Driver Power

    Owners praise the styling while rating reliability and practicality below average; the Q2 also has five Euro NCAP stars.14

  8. 2024

    Touchscreen replaces rotary MMI

    Every Q2 and SQ2 gets a 12.3-inch Virtual Cockpit and an 8.8-inch MMI touchscreen; storage takes the old rotary controller's place.15

  9. 2026

    887,231 built; production ends

    The Q2's 2016–April 2026 production run closes after 887,231 units.7

Every generation

  • Crosslane Coupe concept
    Crosslane Coupe concept2012
  • Audi Q2
    GA2016–April 2026

Power over the years

From 114 hp to 296 hp in 2 years.

0100200300 201620182020 hp 2016 · 114 hp · 1.0 TFSI launch2016 · 148 hp · 1.4 TFSI cylinder on demand2016 · 188 hp · 2.0 TDI, upper launch output2017 · 187 hp · 2.0 TFSI quattro arrives2018 · 129 hp · China Q2 L 1.4 entry engine2018 · 148 hp · 35 TFSI badge introduced2018 · 296 hp · SQ2 Paris debut2019 · 134 hp · China Q2 L e-tron2020 · 108 hp · 30 TFSI revised output2020 · 148 hp · 35 TFSI 1.5 cylinder on demand2020 · 188 hp · 40 TFSI quattro2020 · 296 hp · SQ2 facelift 296 hp SQ2 Paris debut 114 hp 1.0 TFSI launch
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YearHorsepowerModel
20161141.0 TFSI launch
20161481.4 TFSI cylinder on demand
20161882.0 TDI, upper launch output
20171872.0 TFSI quattro arrives
2018129China Q2 L 1.4 entry engine
201814835 TFSI badge introduced
2018296SQ2 Paris debut
2019134China Q2 L e-tron
202010830 TFSI revised output
202014835 TFSI 1.5 cylinder on demand
202018840 TFSI quattro
2020296SQ2 facelift

Versions

12 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    SE (UK)

  • Sport (early UK)

    Standard

    Sport (early UK)

  • S line (UK)

    Standard

    S line (UK)

  • Standard

    Black Edition

    2020 facelift

  • Q2 L (China)

    Standard

    Q2 L (China)

    2018 launch

  • SQ2

    Performance

    SQ2

    2018 debut; 2020 facelift

    296 hp
  • Q2 L e-tron (China)

    Standard

    Q2 L e-tron (China)

    2019 debut

    134 hp

  • Special

    Edition #1

    2018

  • Limited

    edition one

    2020 facelift

  • Limited

    #black styling (Japan)

    114 hp

  • Limited

    1st edition (Japan)

    2017

    148 hp

  • Limited

    urban chic edition (Japan)

    148 hp

How to spot one

Look for

  • Contrasting C-pillar blades break up the rear roof pillars.5
  • Short overhangs and a raised, hatchback-like body keep the silhouette compact.6

Year by year

  1. 2016 launch trims

    Early UK SE and Sport use halogen headlights; S line gets LED lamps, 18-inch wheels and silver C-pillar blades.616

  2. 2020–2021 UK trims

    UK trims run Technik, Sport, S line, Black Edition, Vorsprung; Technik gains LEDs and a powered tailgate, Vorsprung a panoramic roof.1719

  3. 2024 infotainment update

    Q2 and SQ2 gain standard 12.3-inch Virtual Cockpit and an 8.8-inch MMI touchscreen; a storage cubby replaces the rotary controller.15

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Audi Q2
    Q2
    Photo of a Audi Q3
    Audi Q3

    Audi Q3

    Q2 is a size smaller than Q3; look for hexagonal flank indents and contrasting C-pillar blades.5618

Against its rivals

  • Volkswagen T-Roc 1.0 TSI

    Q2 vs Volkswagen T-Roc 1.0 TSI

    0–60 mph lower is better

    Q29.9 s
    Volkswagen T-Roc 1.0 TSI10.4 s
    9
  • MINI Countryman Cooper

    Q2 vs MINI Countryman Cooper

    0–60 mph lower is better

    Q29.9 s
    MINI Countryman Cooper9.8 s
    9
  • DS 3 Crossback

    Q2 vs DS 3 Crossback

    Cargo volume

    Q2405 L
    DS 3 Crossback350 L
    26
  • Cupra Ateca

    Q2 vs Cupra Ateca

    0–62 mph lower is better

    Q24.8 s
    Cupra Ateca4.9 s
    17

Prices

Value today $7.7K–$10.6K28

Price when newAuction saleValue today
$0$20K$40K$60K 2016201820202022202420262028 Value today: $7,700–$10,600 2017 · $26,906 · UK 1.0 base; approx. £1=$1.332018 · $28,808 · UK 1.0 SE; approx. £1=$1.332019 · $47,104 · UK SQ2 base; approx. £1=$1.282020 · $30,900 · Germany, 40 TFSI quattro2020 · $30,080 · UK base est.; approx. £1=$1.282021 · $43,981 · UK 35 S line auto; approx £1=$1.382021 · $55,235 · UK 35 S line tested; approx £1=$1.382021 · $55,221 · UK SQ2 base; approx. £1=$1.382024 · $30,888 · Germany base; approx. €1=$1.082024 · $54,540 · Germany SQ2; approx. €1=$1.08 2017 · £20,230 · UK base, 2017 MY; approx. £1=$1.33 2026 · $10,660 · 2017 Sport TFSI hammer; approx. £1=$1.30, Monthly General Sale $10.7K Monthly General Sale, 2026
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2017Launch price$26,906UK base, 2017 MY; approx. £1=$1.33
2017Price when new$26,906UK 1.0 base; approx. £1=$1.33
2018Price when new$28,808UK 1.0 SE; approx. £1=$1.33
2019Price when new$47,104UK SQ2 base; approx. £1=$1.28
2020Price when new$30,900Germany, 40 TFSI quattro
2020Price when new$30,080UK base est.; approx. £1=$1.28
2021Price when new$43,981UK 35 S line auto; approx £1=$1.38
2021Price when new$55,235UK 35 S line tested; approx £1=$1.38
2021Price when new$55,221UK SQ2 base; approx. £1=$1.38
2024Price when new$30,888Germany base; approx. €1=$1.08
2024Price when new$54,540Germany SQ2; approx. €1=$1.08
2026Auction sale$10,6602017 Sport TFSI hammer; approx. £1=$1.30, Monthly General Sale
2026Value today$7,700–$10,600

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 12 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 11 stories from its legend
    • “Fink's R8 blades and Paris Dakar stance”
    • “The door panels tooling staff said couldn't be made”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 2 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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