Audi Q5 vs Lexus NX
Verdict
The Audi Q5 costs RM352,900 against the Lexus NX at RM395,888, so the RM42,988 gap is not small. The Audi gives you stronger outputs on paper, with 196 hp and 340 Nm versus 184 hp and 221 Nm, plus a longer 2,817 mm wheelbase. The Lexus counters with all-wheel drive, a 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time, petrol hybrid/REV fuel listing and a five-year warranty. Both are CBU five-seat compact executive SUVs with 520-litre boots and seven airbags, so this is closer than the price suggests.
Pick the Audi Q5 if you want the lower entry price, stronger quoted torque and the longer wheelbase.
Pick the Lexus NX if all-wheel drive, a five-year warranty and the petrol hybrid/REV setup matter more than the price gap.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q5 RM352,900; Lexus NX RM395,888
- Power and torque: Audi Q5 196 hp/340 Nm; Lexus NX 184 hp/221 Nm
- Driven wheels: Audi Q5 front-wheel drive; Lexus NX all-wheel drive
- Wheelbase: Audi Q5 2,817 mm; Lexus NX 2,690 mm
- Fuel tank: Audi Q5 68 litres; Lexus NX 55 litres
- Warranty and road tax: Audi Q5 2 years/RM434; Lexus NX 5 years/RM830
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 352,900✓ | RM 395,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 1,984 cc | 2,487 cc |
| Power | 196 hp✓ | 184 hp |
| Torque | 340 Nm✓ | 221 Nm |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | — | 7.7 s |
| Top speed | — | 200 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,717 mm | 4,660 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,865 mm |
| Height | 1,669 mm | 1,670 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,817 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Boot space | 520 L | 520 L |
| Fuel tank | 68 L | 55 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 434✓ | RM 830 |
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
- RM42,988 cheaper to buy
- Higher 196 hp and 340 Nm outputs
- Longer 2,817 mm wheelbase
- Front-wheel drive only
- Shorter 2-year warranty
- No quoted 0-100 km/h or top speed figure
NX
- All-wheel drive
- Longer 5-year warranty
- Quoted 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Costs RM42,988 more
- Lower 184 hp and 221 Nm outputs
- Higher RM830 annual road tax
Q5 vs NX FAQ
Is the Audi Q5 or Lexus NX better?
The Audi Q5 is better on price, torque and wheelbase. The Lexus NX is better if you want all-wheel drive, a five-year warranty and a quoted 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus NX costs RM42,988 more than the Audi Q5. That extra spend buys all-wheel drive and a longer five-year warranty, but not more quoted power or torque.
Which SUV has the bigger boot?
Neither has an advantage on boot space. The Audi Q5 and Lexus NX both have a quoted 520-litre boot, so luggage capacity is level on paper.