Verdict
The Audi Q5 costs RM352,900, while the Audi Q5 Sportback is RM421,990. For a Malaysian buyer, the RM69,090 gap buys 72 hp, 60 Nm and all-wheel drive: the Sportback has 268 hp and 400 Nm against the Q5’s 196 hp and 340 Nm. It also gets ventilated front seats, plus a 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system and head-up display. But the Q5 carries 5 litres more luggage and has a 2,817-mm wheelbase versus 2,528 mm. Both retain a 68-litre tank and RM434 annual road tax.
Pick the Audi Q5 if you want the lower entry cost, a 520-litre boot and powered steering-wheel adjustment.
Pick the Audi Q5 Sportback if you want 268 hp, 400 Nm, all-wheel drive and the extra cabin equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q5 RM352,900; Audi Q5 Sportback RM421,990.
- Power and torque: Audi Q5 196 hp and 340 Nm; Audi Q5 Sportback 268 hp and 400 Nm.
- Drive system: Audi Q5 front-wheel drive; Audi Q5 Sportback all-wheel drive.
- Boot capacity: Audi Q5 520 litres; Audi Q5 Sportback 515 litres.
- Wheelbase: Audi Q5 2,817 mm; Audi Q5 Sportback 2,528 mm.
- Wheels and suspension: Audi Q5 19-inch alloys with comfort suspension; Audi Q5 Sportback 20-inch Audi Sport alloys with S Sport Suspension.
Q5
- 520-litre boot, 5 litres larger than the Sportback’s.
- 2,817-mm wheelbase.
- Powered steering-wheel adjustment.
- 196 hp and 340 Nm trail the Sportback’s 268 hp and 400 Nm.
- Front-wheel drive instead of all-wheel drive.
- No ventilated front seats, head-up display or 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen system.
Q5 Sportback
- 268 hp, 400 Nm and all-wheel drive.
- Ventilated power-adjustable front seats and a head-up display.
- 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio with 20-inch Audi Sport wheels.
- RM69,090 more expensive than the Q5.
- 515-litre boot is 5 litres smaller.
- No powered steering-wheel adjustment.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM352,900✓ | RM421,990 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM434 | RM434 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, supercharged with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,984 cc | 1,984 cc |
| Horsepower | 196 hp | 268 hp✓ |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 400 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed S-tronic | 7-speed S-tronic |
| Gears | 7 | 7 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,717 mm | 4,717 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,669 mm | 1,641 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,817 mm | 2,528 mm |
| Fuel Tank | 68 litres | 68 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 520 litres✓ | 515 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/55R19 | 255/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/55R19 | 255/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Mexico (CBU) | Mexico (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" 10 Spoke Aero Design Alloys | 20" Audi Sport 5 Twin-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" 10 Spoke Aero Design Alloys | 20" Audi Sport 5 Twin-spoke Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Comfort suspension | 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, 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 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Digital Matrix LED Headlights | Matrix LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full OLED Tail lights | Full OLED Tail lights |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Ventilated |
| 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 System |
| 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, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| 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, 10-speaker Audi Sound System | 14.5" Touchscreen with Android Automotive OS, 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen 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 with Digital Key |
| 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 | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| 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 |
| 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 | 2 years |
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 vs Q5 Sportback FAQ
Is the Audi Q5 or Audi Q5 Sportback better?
The Audi Q5 Sportback is the more highly specified choice, with 268 hp, 400 Nm, all-wheel drive, ventilated seats and a head-up display. The Audi Q5 is the more practical-value choice, with a 520-litre boot and a substantially lower price.
What is the price difference?
The Audi Q5 Sportback costs RM69,090 more than the Audi Q5: RM421,990 versus RM352,900.
Which Audi has the larger boot?
The Audi Q5 has the larger boot at 520 litres. The Audi Q5 Sportback provides 515 litres, a 5-litre deficit.