Verdict
The RM7,898 gap favours the Audi Q5 Sportback, but its 268 hp and 400 Nm petrol powertrain brings RM434 annual road tax against RM335 for the Lexus RZ. The RZ’s two motors produce 308 hp and 435 Nm, backed by a 71.4 kWh battery rated for 440 km and 150 kW DC charging. Its 2,850 mm wheelbase, 522-litre boot and five-year warranty are useful gains. Audi counters with 16 speakers, ventilated memory front seats and a more flexible 40:20:40 rear bench.
Pick the Audi Q5 Sportback if you want the lower entry price, a 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen system and 40:20:40 rear-seat flexibility.
Pick the Lexus RZ if a 440 km-rated EV range, 150 kW DC charging and a five-year vehicle warranty suit your daily routine.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q5 Sportback RM421,990; Lexus RZ RM429,888.
- Annual road tax: Audi Q5 Sportback RM434; Lexus RZ RM335.
- Output: Audi Q5 Sportback 268 hp and 400 Nm; Lexus RZ 308 hp and 435 Nm.
- Length and wheelbase: Audi Q5 Sportback 4,717 mm and 2,528 mm; Lexus RZ 4,805 mm and 2,850 mm.
- Boot space: Audi Q5 Sportback 515 litres; Lexus RZ 522 litres.
- Vehicle warranty: Audi Q5 Sportback two years, unlimited mileage; Lexus RZ five years, unlimited mileage.
Q5 Sportback
- 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system.
- Ventilated power front seats with memory function.
- 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats.
- Two-year vehicle warranty versus five years.
- 515-litre boot versus 522 litres.
- 2,528 mm wheelbase versus 2,850 mm.
RZ
- 71.4 kWh battery with 440 km rated range.
- 150 kW DC and 11 kW AC charging.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty plus eight-year unlimited-mileage battery warranty.
- 12-speaker audio system versus Audi’s 16 speakers.
- 60:40 rear-seat split versus Audi’s 40:20:40 arrangement.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM421,990✓ | RM429,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM434 | RM335✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, supercharged with variable valve timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,984 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 268 hp | — |
| Torque | 400 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 308 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 435 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 71.4 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 440 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 150 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 | — | 5.3 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 160 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,717 mm | 4,805 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,895 mm |
| Height | 1,641 mm | 1,635 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,528 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,125 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 68 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 515 litres | 522 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 235/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R20 | 235/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Mexico (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 20" Audi Sport 5 Twin-spoke Alloys | 20" Aluminium in Black and Bright Machined Finish |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Audi Sport 5 Twin-spoke Alloys | 20" Aluminium in Black and Bright Machined Finish |
| 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, Front Centre Airbag | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats | Available on 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 | Bi-LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam and Sequential Indicators |
| Taillamps | Full OLED Tail lights | Full LED with Sequential Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Ventilated | 10-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Lexus Climate Concierge |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 3 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 14.5" Touchscreen with Android Automotive OS, 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen Sound System | 14" EMV Touchscreen with Bluetooth, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Wired Android Auto, Wireless Apple CarPlay and 12-speaker Lexus Premium 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 Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Digital Key | Keyless Operation (with Smart Card Key) |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| 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 |
| Auto Parking | — | 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 | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year, unlimited mileage warranty on EV battery |
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 RZ FAQ
Is the Audi Q5 Sportback or Lexus RZ better?
The Lexus RZ is the stronger EV choice with 308 hp, 435 Nm, 440 km rated range and a five-year warranty. Choose the Audi Q5 Sportback for lower entry cost, 16 speakers and a 40:20:40 rear bench.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus RZ costs RM7,898 more than the Audi Q5 Sportback.
Which has the longer warranty?
The Lexus RZ has a five-year, unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty, against two years with unlimited mileage for the Audi Q5 Sportback. The RZ battery is also covered for eight years with unlimited mileage.