Verdict
The Audi Q5 Sportback costs RM38,810 less, yet brings 268 hp, 400 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 68-litre petrol tank for buyers who need straightforward long-distance refuelling. It also has ventilated memory front seats, Matrix LED headlamps and a 14.5-inch screen with 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio. The Jaguar I-Pace answers with far stronger electric output: two motors produce 395 hp and 696 Nm, with a 90 kWh battery, 440 km range and 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time. Its 656-litre boot and 2,990 mm wheelbase favour cabin and luggage space, provided charging suits your routine.
Pick the Audi Q5 Sportback if you want the lower purchase price, petrol refuelling and richer cabin equipment including ventilated memory seats and surround-view parking cameras.
Pick the Jaguar I-Pace if you can charge regularly and want 395 hp, 696 Nm, 440 km of range, a larger boot and longer vehicle warranty coverage.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q5 Sportback RM421,990; Jaguar I-Pace RM460,800.
- Output: Audi Q5 Sportback 268 hp and 400 Nm; Jaguar I-Pace 395 hp and 696 Nm.
- Energy storage: Audi Q5 Sportback 68-litre petrol tank; Jaguar I-Pace 90 kWh battery with 440 km range.
- Boot space: Audi Q5 Sportback 515 litres; Jaguar I-Pace 656 litres.
- Wheelbase: Audi Q5 Sportback 2,528 mm; Jaguar I-Pace 2,990 mm.
- Warranty: Audi Q5 Sportback two years with unlimited mileage; Jaguar I-Pace five years/150,000 km plus an eight-year/160,000 km battery warranty.
Q5 Sportback
- RM38,810 cheaper to buy.
- Ventilated memory front seats and rear single-zone climate control.
- Matrix LED headlamps, OLED tail lights and surround-view camera.
- 268 hp and 400 Nm trail the I-Pace's 395 hp and 696 Nm.
- 515-litre boot is 141 litres smaller.
- Two-year vehicle warranty is shorter than the I-Pace's five years/150,000 km.
I-Pace
- 395 hp, 696 Nm and a 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 90 kWh battery, 440 km range and 100 kW DC charging.
- 656-litre boot, 2,990 mm wheelbase and five-year/150,000 km warranty.
- Costs RM38,810 more.
- Front seats are 12-way power-adjustable but lack the Q5 Sportback's ventilation and memory function.
- Has four front and four rear parking sensors versus six front and six rear on the Q5 Sportback.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM421,990✓ | RM460,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM434✓ | RM545 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, supercharged with variable valve timing | — |
| Capacity | 1,984 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 268 hp | — |
| Torque | 400 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 395 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 696 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 90 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 440 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 100 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 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,717 mm | 4,682 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,895 mm |
| Height | 1,641 mm | 1,565 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,528 mm | 2,990 mm |
| Fuel Tank | 68 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 515 litres | 656 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 245/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R20 | 245/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Goodyear Eagle F1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Mexico (CBU) | Austria (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Audi Sport 5 Twin-spoke Alloys | 20" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Audi Sport 5 Twin-spoke Alloys | 20" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | S Sport Suspension | Air Suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Centre Airbag | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| 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 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For all seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED Projectors | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full OLED Tail lights | LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Ventilated | 12-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats |
| 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 |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 14.5" Touchscreen with Android Automotive OS, 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen Sound System | 10" Pivi Pro Infotainment 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 | Active Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes |
| 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 | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/160,000 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 I-Pace FAQ
Is the Audi Q5 Sportback or Jaguar I-Pace better?
The I-Pace is the stronger choice for electric performance, 440 km range and space, with 395 hp, 696 Nm and a 656-litre boot. Choose the Q5 Sportback for lower entry cost, petrol convenience, ventilated memory seats and a more comprehensive parking-camera setup.
What is the price difference?
The Jaguar I-Pace costs RM38,810 more than the Audi Q5 Sportback: RM460,800 against RM421,990.
How quickly can the Jaguar I-Pace charge?
The Jaguar I-Pace supports AC charging at up to 11 kW and DC charging at up to 100 kW. Its 90 kWh battery is rated for 440 km of range.