Verdict
The Audi Q5 Sportback is RM37,949 cheaper at RM421,990 and makes more sense if five seats and a useful 515-litre boot matter most. Its 268 hp, 400 Nm 2.0-litre petrol drivetrain also avoids charging dependence. The RM459,939 Denza B8 is a much larger seven-seater: its 2,920-mm wheelbase is 392 mm longer, and its plug-in hybrid system brings two motors rated at 670 hp and 760 Nm, plus a 36.8-kWh battery for 100 km of EV range. But its 147-litre boot is a serious compromise.
Pick the Audi Q5 Sportback if you want the lower RM421,990 entry price, a 515-litre boot and a more manageable 4,717-mm five-seat SUV.
Pick the Denza B8 if you need seven seats, 100 km of EV range and the 670-hp, 760-Nm output from its two-motor plug-in hybrid system.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q5 Sportback RM421,990; Denza B8 RM459,939.
- Seating and boot space: Audi Q5 Sportback 5 seats and 515 litres; Denza B8 7 seats and 147 litres.
- Length and wheelbase: Audi Q5 Sportback 4,717 mm and 2,528 mm; Denza B8 5,195 mm and 2,920 mm.
- Powertrain: Audi Q5 Sportback 268 hp/400 Nm 1,984-cc petrol; Denza B8 1,997-cc plug-in hybrid with two motors rated at 670 hp/760 Nm.
- Battery and EV range: Audi Q5 Sportback has no battery or EV range; Denza B8 has a 36.8-kWh battery and 100 km EV range.
- Warranty: Audi Q5 Sportback 2 years/unlimited mileage; Denza B8 6 years/150,000 km, plus 8-year drivetrain and battery cover.
Q5 Sportback
- RM37,949 lower purchase price.
- 515-litre boot, versus 147 litres.
- Smaller 4,717-mm body for tighter spaces.
- Five seats versus the Denza B8's seven.
- No electric-only range or charging capability.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus six years.
B8
- Seven seats with reclining, sliding and ventilated second-row seats.
- 36.8-kWh battery delivers 100 km of EV range.
- Night vision, panoramic sunroof and massaging front seats.
- RM459,939 price is RM37,949 higher.
- 147-litre boot is 368 litres smaller.
- At 5,195 mm long and 1,994 mm wide, it is substantially larger than the Audi.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM421,990✓ | RM459,939 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM434✓ | RM439 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, supercharged with variable valve timing | — |
| Capacity | 1,984 cc | 1,997 cc |
| Horsepower | 268 hp✓ | 192 hp |
| Torque | 400 Nm✓ | 350 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 670 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 760 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 36.8 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 100 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 120 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed S-tronic | — |
| Gears | 7 | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 4.8 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,717 mm | 5,195 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,994 mm |
| Height | 1,641 mm | 1,905 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,528 mm | 2,920 mm |
| Weight | — | 3,305 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 68 litres | 91.5 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 515 litres✓ | 147 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 275/55R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R20 | 275/55R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Michelin Pilot Sport EV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Mexico (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 20" Audi Sport 5 Twin-spoke Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Audi Sport 5 Twin-spoke Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | S Sport Suspension | DiSus-P Hydraulic Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Centre Airbag | Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag, |
| 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 on Outer Second Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Night Vision | — | Yes |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED Projectors | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full OLED Tail lights | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Ventilated | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation, Memory and Massaging |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding with Power Recline & Sliding, Ventilation, 50:50 Split-folding Third Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 4 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 14.5" Touchscreen with Android Automotive OS, 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen Sound System | 17.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 18-speaker Devialet 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 |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Side Opening Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 5 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | — | All Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 6 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-years/160,000 km Drivetrain Warranty, 8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty |
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 B8 FAQ
Is the Audi Q5 Sportback or Denza B8 better?
Choose the Audi Q5 Sportback for its RM421,990 price and 515-litre boot. The Denza B8 is better for seven-seat transport, 100 km of EV range and its 670-hp, 760-Nm two-motor plug-in hybrid system.
What is the price difference?
The Denza B8 costs RM459,939, which is RM37,949 more than the Audi Q5 Sportback at RM421,990.
Which has the more useful boot?
The Audi Q5 Sportback does, with 515 litres versus the Denza B8's 147 litres. The Denza counters with seven seats, but its quoted boot capacity is far smaller.