Verdict
At RM421,990, the Q5 Sportback is RM40,282 cheaper than the RM462,272 Q7 and carries far lower annual road tax at RM434 versus RM1,632. But the Q7 earns its extra outlay for buyers who need seven seats, a 770-litre boot and a 2,994-mm wheelbase; the Q5 Sportback has five seats, 515 litres and 2,528 mm. Its 333 hp, 500 Nm 3.0-litre 48V-assisted powertrain also eclipses the Q5 Sportback’s 268 hp and 400 Nm. The Q5 Sportback remains the more sensible five-seat choice, with ventilated front seats and a larger 14.5-inch screen.
Pick the Audi Q5 Sportback if five seats suffice and you want to save RM40,282 upfront plus RM1,198 a year in road tax.
Pick the Audi Q7 if you need seven seats, 770 litres of boot space and the stronger 333 hp, 500 Nm powertrain.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q5 Sportback RM421,990; Audi Q7 RM462,272.
- Road tax: Audi Q5 Sportback RM434 per year; Audi Q7 RM1,632 per year.
- Power and torque: Audi Q5 Sportback 268 hp and 400 Nm; Audi Q7 333 hp and 500 Nm.
- Seats and boot space: Audi Q5 Sportback 5 seats and 515 litres; Audi Q7 7 seats and 770 litres.
- Dimensions: Audi Q5 Sportback 4,717 mm long with a 2,528-mm wheelbase; Audi Q7 5,052 mm long with a 2,994-mm wheelbase.
- Wheels: Audi Q5 Sportback 20-inch wheels with 255/45R20 tyres; Audi Q7 22-inch wheels with 285/35R22 tyres.
Q5 Sportback
- RM40,282 lower purchase price and RM434 annual road tax.
- Ventilated front seats and a 14.5-inch Android Automotive touchscreen.
- Smaller 4,717-mm length for tighter parking spaces.
- Only five seats and a 515-litre boot versus seven seats and 770 litres.
- 268 hp and 400 Nm trail the Q7's 333 hp and 500 Nm.
- No adaptive air suspension or all-wheel steering.
Q7
- Seven seats, 770-litre boot and a 2,994-mm wheelbase.
- 333 hp, 500 Nm 3.0-litre petrol hybrid/REV powertrain with 48V motor assistance.
- Adaptive air suspension, all-wheel steering and soft-close doors.
- RM40,282 more expensive and annual road tax is RM1,198 higher.
- No ventilated front seats listed.
- Its 22-inch wheels and 5,052-mm length make it physically larger than the Q5 Sportback.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM421,990✓ | RM462,272 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM434✓ | RM1,632 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, supercharged with variable valve timing | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing, 48V Electric Motor Assistance |
| Capacity | 1,984 cc | 2,995 cc |
| Horsepower | 268 hp | 333 hp✓ |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 500 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | — | 84.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed S-tronic | 8-speed tiptronic |
| Gears | 7 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Audi AG |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 5.6 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,717 mm | 5,052 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,968 mm |
| Height | 1,641 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,528 mm | 2,994 mm |
| Fuel Tank | 68 litres | 85 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 515 litres | 770 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 285/35R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R20 | 285/35R22 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Mexico (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" Audi Sport 5 Twin-spoke Alloys | 22" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Audi Sport 5 Twin-spoke Alloys | 22" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | S Sport Suspension | Adaptive Air Suspension, All-wheel steering |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Centre Airbag | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Electric for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats | Available for three middle row passenger seats and two last row seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED Projectors | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam and Sequential Indicators |
| Taillamps | Full OLED Tail lights | Full OLED Tail lights |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Ventilated | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Middle, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | — | Manual Rear Door Window Shades |
| Audio | 14.5" Touchscreen with Android Automotive OS, 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen Sound System | 10.1" Touchscreen with MIB 3, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 19-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 with Digital Key | Keyless Operation |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Soft-close Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 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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Q5 Sportback vs Q7 FAQ
Is the Audi Q5 Sportback or Audi Q7 better?
The Q7 is better for seven occupants, luggage and stronger performance, with 333 hp, 500 Nm and a 770-litre boot. The Q5 Sportback is better if five seats are enough and lower purchase and road-tax costs matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Audi Q7 costs RM40,282 more than the Audi Q5 Sportback. Annual road tax also rises by RM1,198, from RM434 to RM1,632.
Which Audi has more practical rear seating?
The Q7 does. It has seven three-point seat belts, a 40:20:40 split-folding middle row and 50:50 split-folding last row. The Q5 Sportback has five seats and a 40:20:40 split-folding rear bench.