Audi Q5 Sportback vs Lexus RZ
Verdict
These are close on size, seating, safety and import status, but they are very different ownership bets. The Audi Q5 Sportback is the cheaper petrol AWD SUV at RM421,990, with 268 hp, 400 Nm and a 68-litre tank. The Lexus RZ costs RM429,888 and goes electric, using dual motors for 308 hp, a 71.4 kWh battery, 440 km range and a stated 5.3-second 0-100 km/h. For Malaysia, the Lexus brings the stronger numbers and a five-year warranty; the Audi keeps long-distance refuelling simple.
Pick the Audi Q5 Sportback if you want a petrol-powered AWD compact executive SUV with a lower price, 400 Nm and a 68-litre fuel tank.
Pick the Lexus RZ if you are ready for an EV and want 308 hp, 440 km of range, a 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time and the longer warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q5 Sportback RM421,990; Lexus RZ RM429,888
- Powertrain: Audi Q5 Sportback 1,984 cc petrol; Lexus RZ electric dual motor with 71.4 kWh battery
- Power: Audi Q5 Sportback 268 hp; Lexus RZ 308 hp
- Size: Audi Q5 Sportback 4,717 mm long with 2,528 mm wheelbase; Lexus RZ 4,805 mm long with 2,850 mm wheelbase
- Boot space: Audi Q5 Sportback 515 litres; Lexus RZ 522 litres
- Warranty and road tax: Audi Q5 Sportback 2 years and RM434/year; Lexus RZ 5 years and RM335/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 421,990✓ | RM 429,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 1,984 cc | Dual motor |
| Power | 268 hp | 308 hp✓ |
| Torque | 400 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | — | 5.3 s |
| Top speed | — | 160 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 71.4 kWh |
| EV range | — | 440 km |
| 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 |
| Boot space | 515 L | 522 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 68 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 434 | RM 335✓ |
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
- Lower purchase price by RM7,898
- 400 Nm petrol drivetrain with quattro-style AWD layout
- 68-litre fuel tank suits long intercity runs
- Less power: 268 hp versus 308 hp
- Much shorter wheelbase: 2,528 mm versus 2,850 mm
- Two-year warranty trails the Lexus’ five years
RZ
- Dual-motor EV makes 308 hp
- 440 km range from a 71.4 kWh battery
- Five-year warranty and lower annual road tax
- Costs RM7,898 more
- Top speed is listed at 160 km/h
- Slightly narrower and lower than the Audi
Q5 Sportback vs RZ FAQ
Is the Audi Q5 Sportback or Lexus RZ better?
The Lexus RZ has the stronger on-paper case: more power, a stated 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time, 440 km EV range and a five-year warranty. The Audi Q5 Sportback is better if you want petrol refuelling and a lower price.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus RZ costs RM429,888, while the Audi Q5 Sportback costs RM421,990. That makes the Lexus RM7,898 more expensive.
Which one is more practical?
The Lexus RZ has the edge on measured practicality, with a 522-litre boot and 2,850 mm wheelbase. The Audi Q5 Sportback is close on luggage space at 515 litres, but its wheelbase is much shorter at 2,528 mm.