Verdict
These are very different answers to a Malaysian buyer’s needs. The Audi Q5 costs RM352,900, RM53,900 more than the RM299,000 Denza D9, yet it seats five and is 533 mm shorter. The D9 brings seven seats, a 103.36-kWh battery, 520 km of EV range and 166-kW DC charging, plus a far more accommodating second row. The Q5 counters with a 520-litre boot, 196-hp 2.0-litre turbo petrol power and higher-grade Digital Matrix LED and OLED lighting. Choose practicality and lower running tax with the D9; choose a more compact premium SUV format with the Q5.
Pick the Audi Q5 if you need a five-seat compact executive SUV with a 520-litre boot and easier 4,717-mm urban footprint.
Pick the Denza D9 if you need seven seats, a 520-km electric range and captain’s chairs with ventilation, massage and ottomans.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q5 RM352,900; Denza D9 RM299,000.
- Seating: Audi Q5 five seats; Denza D9 seven seats.
- Length: Audi Q5 4,717 mm; Denza D9 5,250 mm.
- Boot space: Audi Q5 520 litres; Denza D9 410 litres.
- Powertrain: Audi Q5 196 hp/340 Nm 1,984-cc turbo petrol; Denza D9 308-hp/360-Nm electric motor.
- Road tax: Audi Q5 RM434 per year; Denza D9 RM335 per year.
Q5
- 520-litre boot is 110 litres larger
- Digital Matrix LED headlamps and OLED tail lights
- 533 mm shorter for tighter parking spaces
- RM53,900 dearer
- Only five seats against seven
- No EV range, DC charging or V2L capability
D9
- Seven seats with ventilated, massaging second-row captain’s chairs
- 103.36-kWh battery with 520 km range and 166-kW DC charging
- Six-year/150,000-km vehicle warranty plus eight-year/150,000-km battery cover
- 410-litre boot is 110 litres smaller
- 533 mm longer than the Q5
- LED projector headlamps rather than Digital Matrix LED units
What the Q5 has over the D9
What the D9 has over the Q5
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The D9's wheelbase is 293 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The D9 is 50 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the Q5: 520 litres against 410.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM352,900 | RM299,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM434 | RM335✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM3,605/mo | RM3,050/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM9,489 | RM8,022✓ |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | — | RM1,766 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | — | RM8.83 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | — | RM50,615 |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | — | 9.4 hours |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | — | 45 min |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,984 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 196 hp at 4,300 rpm | — |
| Torque | 340 Nm at 2,000 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 308 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 360 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 103.36 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 520 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 166 kW |
| V2L | — | 6 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed S-tronic | — |
| Gears | 7 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 9.5 seconds |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,717 mm | 5,250 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Height | 1,669 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,817 mm | 3,110 mm |
| Fuel Tank | 68 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 520 litres✓ | 410 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/55R19 | 235/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/55R19 | 235/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Michelin e-Primacy |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Mexico (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" 10 Spoke Aero Design Alloys | 18" Multi-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" 10 Spoke Aero Design Alloys | 18" Multi-spoke Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Comfort suspension | Frequency Selective variable dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Centre Airbag) | 8 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags) |
| 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats | Available on Middle and Outer Third Row 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 | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full OLED Tail lights | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Second-row Captain Seats with Ventilation, Massaging and Ottoman Support, 60:40 Split-folding Third Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Front Single-pane Sunroof, Panoramic Rear Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 Wireless Chargers Rear, 4 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 4 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shades |
| Audio | 14.5" Touchscreen with Android Automotive OS, 10-speaker Audi Sound System | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 14-speaker Dynaudio 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 |
| 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 Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Rear Sliding Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Heated and Cooled Compartment, Second Row Tray Tables |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 6 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/150,000 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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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Is the Audi Q5 or Denza D9 better?
The Denza D9 is better for carrying people: it has seven seats, a 520-km electric range and a 3,110-mm wheelbase. The Audi Q5 suits buyers needing a shorter five-seat SUV with a larger 520-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Audi Q5 costs RM352,900 and the Denza D9 costs RM299,000, so the Q5 is RM53,900 more expensive.
Which is better for a large family?
The Denza D9 is the clear family choice. It has seven three-point seatbelts, a third row, sliding rear doors and second-row captain’s chairs, while the Audi Q5 has five seats.
How long does charging take?
The D9's 103.4 kWh battery takes about 9.4 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 45 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 166 kW peak.
Which has the better warranty?
The D9 carries a 6-year manufacturer warranty against 2 years for the Q5. D9: 8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty.