Audi Q5 Sportback vs Land Rover Discovery Sport
Verdict
The Audi Q5 Sportback costs RM25,764 more, and the money mainly buys stronger outputs: 268 hp and 400 Nm against the Land Rover Discovery Sport’s 237 hp and 340 Nm. Both are CBU petrol compact executive SUVs with AWD and seven airbags, so the split is practical. The Audi has the bigger boot at 515 litres, but the Land Rover has seven seats, a much longer 2,741 mm wheelbase and a five-year warranty versus Audi’s two years.
Pick the Audi Q5 Sportback if you want the stronger 268 hp/400 Nm drivetrain, 515-litre boot and auto emergency braking.
Pick the Land Rover Discovery Sport if you need seven seats, the longer 2,741 mm wheelbase and a five-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q5 Sportback RM421,990; Land Rover Discovery Sport RM396,226
- Seats: Audi Q5 Sportback 5; Land Rover Discovery Sport 7
- Power and torque: Audi Q5 Sportback 268 hp/400 Nm; Land Rover Discovery Sport 237 hp/340 Nm
- Size: Audi Q5 Sportback 4,717 mm long, 1,641 mm tall; Land Rover Discovery Sport 4,599 mm long, 1,724 mm tall
- Boot space: Audi Q5 Sportback 515 litres; Land Rover Discovery Sport 479 litres
- Warranty: Audi Q5 Sportback 2 years; Land Rover Discovery Sport 5 years
Q5 Sportback
- Stronger 268 hp and 400 Nm outputs
- Larger 515-litre boot
- Auto emergency braking included
- Only five seats
- Shorter two-year warranty
- Higher price
Discovery Sport
- Seven-seat cabin
- Longer 2,741 mm wheelbase
- Five-year warranty
- Lower 237 hp and 340 Nm outputs
- Smaller 479-litre boot
- Auto emergency braking not specified
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 421,990 | RM 396,226✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, supercharged with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,984 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 268 hp✓ | 237 hp |
| Torque | 400 Nm✓ | 340 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 87.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.1 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed S-tronic | Auto 9-Speed ZF EP2 |
| Gears | 7 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 8.2 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 8.3 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 199 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 197 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,717 mm | 4,599 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 2,173 mm |
| Height | 1,641 mm | 1,724 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,528 mm | 2,741 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,841 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 68 litres | 70 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 515 litres✓ | 479 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 235/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R20 | 235/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Pirelli Scorpion Verde |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Mexico (CBU) | United Kingdom (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Audi Sport 5 Twin-spoke Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Audi Sport 5 Twin-spoke Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Solid Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | S Sport Suspension | Terrain Response System (General, Grass/Gravel/Snow, Mud and Ruts, and Sand) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Centre Airbag | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats | Available for two outer middle row seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED Projectors | Bi-Xenon Projector |
| Taillamps | Full OLED Tail lights | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Ventilated | 8-way Power Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Manual reclining and sliding middle row with 60:40 Split-folding, Last Row 50:50 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Rear Vents with Blower Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 1 Middle Row, 1 Last Row |
| 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 |
| Audio | 14.5" Touchscreen with Android Automotive OS, 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen Sound System | 8.0" Touchscreen system with 190 watt, 10-speaker Land Rover Audio 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 Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Digital Key | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered boot |
| 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 | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 300,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 5-year/80,000 free maintenance |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 434✓ | RM 440 |
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.
Q5 Sportback vs Discovery Sport FAQ
Is the Audi Q5 Sportback or Land Rover Discovery Sport better?
The Audi Q5 Sportback is better for performance and boot space, with 268 hp, 400 Nm and 515 litres. The Land Rover Discovery Sport is better for family flexibility, with seven seats and a five-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Audi Q5 Sportback is RM25,764 more expensive than the Land Rover Discovery Sport, at RM421,990 versus RM396,226.
Which SUV has more space?
It depends on the space you mean. The Land Rover Discovery Sport has seven seats and a 2,741 mm wheelbase, while the Audi Q5 Sportback has the bigger boot at 515 litres versus 479 litres.