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Hyundai Nexo vs Audi Q2
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2026 Audi Q2 - Base
1.5L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD
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Overview
Variant
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Variant
Not available
Body type
SUV
Body type
SUV
Engine size
Not available
Engine size
1.5 L
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
0.9 L/100km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
5.5 L/100km
Power and torque
120kW / 395Nm
Power and torque
110kW / 250Nm
10000km
909km
Warranty
5 years
Warranty
5 years
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Hydrogen
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
5 Stars
Safety rating
Not available
Specifications
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Stop/go function: Stop & Go
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
12v power outlet
Location boot/cargo: yes
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
12v power outlet
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360 view camera
3D enhanced view: yes
360 view camera
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Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Vanity mirror
Location driver: yes
Illuminated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Illuminated: yes
Vanity mirror
Location driver: yes
Illuminated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Illuminated: yes
Navigational systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Information type: 3D, Voice
Map updates months of subscription: 120
Screen size: 12.3 in
Traffic info: yes
Navigational systems
Information type: 3D, Voice
Map updates months of subscription: 36
Screen size: 8.8 in
Traffic info: yes
Parking assistance
Location rear: yes
Type: Semi-Auto Park, Perpendicular & Exit
Parking assistance
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Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location side: yes
Type: Camera
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Remote services
Beep/flash: yes
Driving history & analysis: yes
Find my car: yes
Geo fencing: yes
Number of months subscription included: 36
Remote lock/unlock: yes
Send destination to car: yes
Speed alert: yes
Vehicle diagnostics: yes
Vehicle start: yes
Remote services
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Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 2
Location rear: yes
Number: 2
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 1
Location rear: yes
Number: 2
Voice activating system
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Voice activating system
AI powered: yes
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km cntry/highway: 0 g/km
CO2 level - g/km combined: 0 g/km
CO2 level - g/km urban: 0 g/km
Standard met: ZEV
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km combined: 126 g/km
Standard met: EU6
Compressor
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Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 1
Engine
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Engine
Cc: 1,498 cc
Liters: 1.5 L
Number of cylinders: 4
Fuel
Fuel type: Hydrogen
Generic primary fuel type: Hydrogen
Minimum fuel type: Hydrogen
Fuel
Fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel type octane no.: 95
Minimum fuel octane number: 95
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 157 L
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 50 L
Electric driven wheels
Electric driven wheels: Front
Electric motor
Motor number 1: yes
Electric motor type: AC Perm Magnet Synchronous
Max torque motor Nm: 395 Nm
Motor location: Front
Power output motor hp/PS: 163.2 hp/PS
Power output motor kW: 120 kW
Electric Power source
Battery type: Lithium Metal Polymer
Battery voltage: 240 V
Range: 666 km
Hybrid and electric systems
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Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Low tire pressure indicator
Displays pressure: yes
Low tire pressure indicator
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Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Orientation: Fixed
Screen size: 12.3 in
Touch screen: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Screen size: 10.25 in
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Screen size: 8.8 in
Touch screen: yes
Video entertainment: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Roller control: yes
Screen size: 12.3 in
Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 0.9 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 10,000 km
Combined: 111.1 km/L
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 5.5 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 909 km
Combined: 18.2 km/L
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 163 hp/PS
Maximum power hp/ps electric motor: 163 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 120 kW
Maximum power kW electric motor: 120 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 395 Nm
Maximum torque Nm electric motor: 395 Nm
Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 150 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 110 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 250 Nm
Rpm for maximum power (low): 5,000 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,500 rpm
Performance
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Performance
Maximum speed: 218 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.6 s
Drive
Driven wheels: Front
Drive
Driven wheels: Front
Transmission
Transmission description: Automatic
Number of speeds: 1
Transmission type: Automatic
Transmission
Manual mode: yes
Manual sequential: yes
Manufacturer's name: S tronic
Transmission description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (DCT)
Number of speeds: 7
Transmission type: Automatic
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 2
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 2
Power steering
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Power steering
Variable rack: yes
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Wheel
Heated: yes
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Wheel
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Suspension
Location front: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Strut
Location rear: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Multi-Link
Suspension
Location front: yes
Stabilizer bar: yes
Type: Strut
Location rear: yes
Type: Torsion Beam
Tires
Location front: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 98
Tire profile: 45
Tire speed rating: W
Tire width: 245 mm
Location rear: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 98
Tire profile: 45
Tire speed rating: W
Tire width: 245 mm
Tires
Location front: yes
Tire load index: 92
Tire profile: 50
Tire speed rating: W
Tire width: 215 mm
Location rear: yes
Tire load index: 92
Tire profile: 50
Tire speed rating: W
Tire width: 215 mm
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 19 in
Rim width: 7.5 in
Location rear: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 19 in
Rim width: 7.5 in
Wheels
Location front: yes
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 18 in
Rim width: 7 in
Location rear: yes
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 18 in
Rim width: 7 in
Body style
Body type: SUV
Local number of doors: 5
Number of doors: 5
Platform code: HYUNDAI XD
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: SUV
Body style
Body type: SUV
Local number of doors: 5
Number of doors: 5
Platform code: MQB
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: SUV
Spoiler
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Spoiler
Location roof: yes
Cargo capacity
Measurement standard: VDA
Rear seat down: 1,466 L
Rear seat up; to lower window: 461 L
Cargo capacity
Rear seat down: 1,050 L
Rear seat up; to lower window: 405 L
External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 11,200 mm
Front track: 1,614 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 162 mm
Overall height: 1,640 mm
Overall length: 4,670 mm
Overall width: 1,860 mm
Rear track: 1,625 mm
Wheelbase: 2,790 mm
External dimensions
Front track: 1,546 mm
Overall height: 1,508 mm
Overall length: 4,208 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 2,009 mm
Overall width: 1,794 mm
Rear track: 1,542 mm
Wall to wall turning circle: 11,100 mm
Wheelbase: 2,601 mm
Internal dimensions
Headroom front: 966 mm
Headroom rear: 965 mm
Hip room front: 1,372 mm
Hip room rear: 1,360 mm
Leg room front: 1,054 mm
Leg room rear: 981 mm
Shoulder room front: 1,454 mm
Shoulder room rear: 1,409 mm
Internal dimensions
Headroom front: 1,029 mm
Headroom rear: 967 mm
Hip room front: 1,445 mm
Hip room rear: 1,415 mm
Shoulder room front: 1,389 mm
Shoulder room rear: 1,345 mm
Ramp angles
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Ramp angles
Approach angle: 18.1°
Departure angle: 26.5°
Doors
Location driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location rear driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location rear passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Doors
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Location rear driver: yes
Location rear passenger: yes
Rear door
Type: Lifting Gate
Rear door
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Headlights
Bulb type (high beam): LED
Bulb type (low beam): LED
Lens type: Projector Beam
Headlights
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LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
Headlight control
Auto highbeam: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Height adjustment: Automatic
Headlight control
Dusk sensor: yes
Paint
Type mica: yes
Paint
Type gloss: yes
Sunroof
Location front: yes
Type: Glass
Roof
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Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Color: Contrasting Colour
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Location passenger: yes
Color: Contrasting Colour
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Location passenger: yes
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Power windows
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Power windows
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Privacy glass
Location: Rear, Rear Side
Privacy glass
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Rear window
Type: Fixed
Wipers: Intermittent
Rear window
—
Windshield wipers
Intermittent wipe: Variable
Rain sensor: yes
Windshield wipers
Rain sensor: yes
Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Rear view mirror/camera
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Weights
Gross vehicle weight: 2,340 kg
Published kerb weight: 1,814 kg
Tare weight: 1,808 kg
Trailer noseweight: 0 kg
Weights
Gross trailer weight braked: 1,500 kg
Gross trailer weight unbraked: 670 kg
Gross vehicle weight: 1,840 kg
Kerb weight inc driver: 1,380 kg
Kerb weight includes driver: yes
Published kerb weight: 1,380 kg
Tare weight: 1,350 kg
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
Touch screen: yes
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 1
USB connection front: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 1
USB connection front: yes
Remote audio controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Remote audio controls
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Speakers
Brand name: Krell
Number of: 8
Subwoofer: yes
Speakers
Number of: 6
Cover/rear parcel shelf
Type: Flexible
Cargo area
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Luxury trim
On doors: Synthetic Leather
On gear selector: Leather
On instrument panel: Synthetic Leather
Interior Trim
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Airbags
Number of: 6
Airbags
Number of: 6
Front airbag
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Front airbag
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Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Pre-tensioners: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Pre-tensioners: yes
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 3
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 3
Rear seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Type: 3-Point
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Rear seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Side curtain airbag
Location: Front and Rear
Side curtain airbag
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Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Brakes at low speed: Front
Driver monitor: yes
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 10 km/h
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Activates seat belts: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Driver monitor: yes
Driving pattern monitor: yes
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 5 km/h
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
Programmable distance: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Autonomous drive
Active lane control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Autonomous drive
Active lane control: yes
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
Includes braking: yes
Type: Radar
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
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Crash test results
Standard: ANCAP, Euro NCAP
ANCAP adult occupant score: 94
ANCAP child occupant score: 89
ANCAP overall: 5
ANCAP pedestrian score: 67
ANCAP safety assist score: 80
Euro NCAP adult occupant score: 94
Euro NCAP child occupant score: 87
Euro NCAP overall: 5
Euro NCAP pedestrian score: 67
Euro NCAP safety assist score: 80
ANCAP date tested: 1 Jan 2018
ANCAP rating year: 2018
Euro NCAP date tested: 1 Dec 2018
Euro NCAP version tested: Hyundai Nexo GL
Crash test results
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Front seat
Location driver: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Electric
Lumbar type: Electric
Number of electrical adjustments: 5
Reach type: Electric
Reclining type: Electric
Type: Bucket
Ventilated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Electric
Number of electrical adjustments: 4
Reach type: Electric
Reclining type: Electric
Type: Bucket
Ventilated: yes
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Heated: yes
Seating capacity: 3
Type: Bench
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Seating capacity: 3
Seat upholstery
Additional seat material: Synthetic Leather
Main seat material: Leather
Marketed as sustainable/vegan: yes
Seat upholstery
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Seating
Seating capacity: 5
Seating configuration: 2+3
Seating
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Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
Air conditioning
Air conditioning type: Auto
Climate control number of zones: 2
Air conditioning
Climate control number of zones: 2
Secondary ventilation controls
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Secondary ventilation controls
Location passenger seat: yes
System
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System
Engine heater: yes
Power locks
Operation: Card Key
Locks
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Intermediate service
Distance: 15,000 km
Period (mths): 12 months
Intermediate service
Distance: 30,000 km
Period (mths): 24 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 144 months
Battery - OEM
Distance: 160,000 km
Duration (months): 96 months
Battery - OEM
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Battery - Total
Distance: 160,000 km
Duration (months): 96
Battery - Total
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Electric systems - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Electric systems - OEM
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Electric systems - Total
Distance (km): Unlimited
Distance (miles): Unlimited
Duration (months): 60
Electric systems - Total
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Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 12 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
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