Verdict
The Audi Q5 Sportback costs RM58,138 less at RM421,990, yet brings a 14.5-inch Android Automotive touchscreen, 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio, ventilated front seats and a surround-view camera. Its 68-litre tank also holds four litres more. The Alfa Romeo Stelvio answers with 276 hp against 268 hp, an 8-speed automatic, 525-litre boot and a much longer five-year/150,000-km warranty. Both are AWD petrol compact executive SUVs on identical 255/45R20 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV tyres, so the Audi is the equipment-led buy while the Alfa’s warranty carries real weight for Malaysian ownership.
Pick the Alfa Romeo Stelvio if you want the 276-hp output, 525-litre boot and five-year/150,000-km warranty.
Pick the Audi Q5 Sportback if you want to save RM58,138 while gaining ventilated seats, a 14.5-inch screen and surround-view camera.
Key differences
- Price: Alfa Romeo Stelvio RM480,128; Audi Q5 Sportback RM421,990.
- Power: Alfa Romeo Stelvio 276 hp; Audi Q5 Sportback 268 hp.
- Transmission: Alfa Romeo Stelvio 8-speed conventional automatic; Audi Q5 Sportback 7-speed wet dual-clutch S-tronic.
- Fuel tank: Alfa Romeo Stelvio 64 litres; Audi Q5 Sportback 68 litres.
- Boot space: Alfa Romeo Stelvio 525 litres; Audi Q5 Sportback 515 litres.
- Warranty: Alfa Romeo Stelvio 5 years/150,000 km; Audi Q5 Sportback 2 years/unlimited mileage.
Stelvio
- 276 hp and 400 Nm with AWD.
- 525-litre boot, 10 litres larger than the Audi's.
- Five-year/150,000-km manufacturer warranty.
- Costs RM58,138 more.
- Rear occupants get vents rather than the Audi's single-zone automatic rear air-con.
- Smaller 8.8-inch screen and 14-speaker audio versus 14.5 inches and 16 speakers.
Q5 Sportback
- RM58,138 cheaper to buy.
- Ventilated front seats, head-up display and surround-view camera.
- 68-litre fuel tank and 14.5-inch Android Automotive touchscreen.
- Two-year warranty is three years shorter than the Stelvio's five-year cover.
- 515-litre boot is 10 litres smaller.
- 268 hp trails the Stelvio by 8 hp.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM480,128 | RM421,990✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM438 | RM434✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, supercharged with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,995 cc | 1,984 cc |
| Horsepower | 276 hp✓ | 268 hp |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 84 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | 7-speed S-tronic |
| Gears | 8 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 230 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,687 mm | 4,717 mm |
| Width | 1,903 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,648 mm | 1,641 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,818 mm | 2,528 mm |
| Fuel Tank | 64 litres | 68 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 525 litres✓ | 515 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 255/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R20 | 255/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Italy (CBU) | Mexico (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloy | 20" Audi Sport 5 Twin-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloy | 20" Audi Sport 5 Twin-spoke Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | S Sport Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver and Front Passenger Knee Airbag | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Centre Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Electric for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix Adaptive LED Projectors | Matrix LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full OLED Tail lights |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 8.8" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 14-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 14.5" Touchscreen with Android Automotive OS, 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation with Digital Key |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Power Boot | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with Surround View Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Stelvio vs Q5 Sportback FAQ
Is the Alfa Romeo Stelvio or Audi Q5 Sportback better?
The Audi Q5 Sportback is the stronger equipment-and-price choice, costing RM58,138 less while adding ventilated seats, a head-up display and surround-view camera. Choose the Stelvio for its 276 hp, larger boot and five-year/150,000-km warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio costs RM480,128 and the Audi Q5 Sportback costs RM421,990, so the Stelvio is RM58,138 more expensive.
Which has the better warranty?
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio has the longer warranty: five years or 150,000 km. The Audi Q5 Sportback has a two-year warranty with unlimited mileage.