Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, this is a sharp split rather than a close call. The Audi Q5 keeps annual road tax to RM434, carries 520 litres in its boot and is 463 mm shorter than the Denza, so it is the easier fit for conventional SUV duties. The Denza Z9 GT answers with three motors producing 1,140 hp and 1,210 Nm, a 122.49-kWh battery with 600 km of stated range, and a 2.7-second 0-100 km/h time. Its RM9,140 annual road tax is the serious running-cost catch.
Q5
Pick the Audi Q5 if you want the 520-litre boot, SUV body and RM434 annual road tax rather than EV performance.
Z9 GT
Pick the Denza Z9 GT if you want 1,140 hp, 600 km of EV range and a far richer rear-seat and charging specification.
Key differences
- Annual road tax: Audi Q5 RM434; Denza Z9 GT RM9,140.
- Powertrain output: Audi Q5 196 hp and 340 Nm; Denza Z9 GT 1,140 hp and 1,210 Nm.
- Length: Audi Q5 4,717 mm; Denza Z9 GT 5,180 mm.
- Wheelbase: Audi Q5 2,817 mm; Denza Z9 GT 3,125 mm.
- Boot space: Audi Q5 520 litres; Denza Z9 GT 495 litres.
- Manufacturer warranty: Audi Q5 two years/unlimited mileage; Denza Z9 GT six years/150,000 km.
Q5
- RM434 annual road tax.
- 520-litre boot is 25 litres larger.
- 463 mm shorter body.
- 196 hp and 340 Nm trail the Denza's 1,140 hp and 1,210 Nm.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty is four years shorter.
- No panoramic sunroof, head-up display or auto parking.
Z9 GT
- Three motors produce 1,140 hp and 1,210 Nm.
- 122.49-kWh battery has 600 km stated range and 1,500 kW DC charging rate.
- Ventilated, memory and massaging front seats; powered rear seats with leg rests.
- RM9,140 annual road tax is RM8,706 more.
- 495-litre boot is 25 litres smaller.
- At 5,180 mm long, it is 463 mm longer than the Q5.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM352,900✓ | RM368,690 |
| Body type | SUV | Wagon |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM434✓ | RM9,140 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing | 1,000V architecture (e3 Platform) |
| Capacity | 1,984 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 196 hp | — |
| Torque | 340 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Number of Motors | — | 3 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 1,140 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 1,210 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 122.49 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 600 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 1,500 kW |
| V2L | — | 4 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed S-tronic | — |
| Gears | 7 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 2.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 240 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,717 mm | 5,180 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,990 mm |
| Height | 1,669 mm | 1,490 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,817 mm | 3,125 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,895 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 68 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 520 litres✓ | 495 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/55R19 | 225/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/55R19 | 225/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Continental EcoContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Mexico (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" 10 Spoke Aero Design Alloys | 20" Y-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" 10 Spoke Aero Design Alloys | 20" Y-spoke Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Comfort suspension | DiSus-A Intelligent Dual Chamber Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Centre Airbag | Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags, 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 Outer Two 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 | 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, Memory and Massaging |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Powered Rear Seats with Extendable Leg Rests |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 Wireless Charger Front, 1 Wireless Chargers Rear, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 14.5" Touchscreen with Android Automotive OS, 10-speaker Audi Sound System | 17.3" Touchscreen with Google Automotive Services Built-in, Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 20-speaker Devialet Sound System, 13.2" Front Passenger Touchscreen |
| 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 | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes, e3 Parking |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | All Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Front and Rear Fridges |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 6 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-years/160,000 km Drivetrain and High Voltage 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.
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Q5 vs Z9 GT FAQ
Is the Audi Q5 or Denza Z9 GT better?
The Denza Z9 GT is the better choice for outright performance, stated EV range and rear-seat equipment. The Audi Q5 is better if lower annual road tax, a larger boot and a shorter SUV body matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Denza Z9 GT costs RM15,790 more than the Audi Q5: RM368,690 versus RM352,900.
Which has more luggage room?
The Audi Q5 has more luggage room at 520 litres, compared with 495 litres for the Denza Z9 GT. That is a 25-litre advantage for the Audi.