Audi Q5 vs MINI Convertible
Verdict
The Audi Q5 costs RM352,900 against the MINI Convertible’s RM318,888, so the RM34,012 gap buys a much larger five-door SUV with five seats, a 520-litre boot, rear air-con and 340 Nm. The MINI answers with a 204 hp 2.0 litre turbo, a published 6.9-second 0-100 km/h time, a head-up display, auto parking and a drop-top body. For Malaysia, this is less about pace than use case: the Q5 is the family car; the MINI is the lifestyle one.
Q5
Pick the Audi Q5 if you need five seats, a 520-litre boot, rear air-con and the higher 340 Nm torque figure.
Convertible
Pick the MINI Convertible if you want the lower RM318,888 price, open-top motoring, 204 hp and features such as a head-up display and auto parking.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q5 RM352,900; MINI Convertible RM318,888
- Power and torque: Audi Q5 196 hp/340 Nm; MINI Convertible 204 hp/300 Nm
- Body and cabin: Audi Q5 SUV with 5 doors/5 seats; MINI Convertible with 2 doors/4 seats
- Boot space: Audi Q5 520 litres; MINI Convertible 215 litres
- Dimensions: Audi Q5 4,717 mm long/1,900 mm wide; MINI Convertible 3,879 mm long/1,744 mm wide
- Driver aids: Audi Q5 has no auto parking or head-up display; MINI Convertible has both
Q5
- Far more practical cabin: 5 seats, 5 doors and 520 litres of boot space
- Higher torque at 340 Nm versus the MINI’s 300 Nm
- Adds rear air-con, power front seats with driver memory and a contactless powered tailgate
- RM34,012 dearer than the MINI Convertible
- Lower peak power: 196 hp versus 204 hp
- No head-up display or auto parking, both fitted to the MINI
Convertible
- Lower price, lower annual road tax and a convertible roof
- More power at 204 hp, with a stated 6.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- Gets a head-up display, auto parking and a 4-year extended warranty
- Only 4 seats and 2 doors versus the Audi’s 5 seats and 5 doors
- Much smaller boot: 215 litres versus 520 litres
- No rear air-con and manual front seats, while the Audi gets rear air-con and powered front seats with memory
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 352,900 | RM 318,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Convertible |
| Segment | Compact Executive | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing | 16 valve, DOHC, variable intake and exhaust cam timing, variable intake valve lift, twin-scroll turbo |
| Capacity | 1,984 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 196 hp | 204 hp✓ |
| Torque | 340 Nm✓ | 300 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed S-tronic | 7-speed Steptronic Transmission |
| Gears | 7 | 7 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 6.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 237 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,717 mm | 3,879 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,744 mm |
| Height | 1,669 mm | 1,431 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,817 mm | 2,495 mm |
| Fuel Tank | 68 litres | 44 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 520 litres✓ | 215 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/55R19 | 215/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/55R19 | 215/40R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Hankook Ventus s1 Evo 3 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Mexico (CBU) | United Kingdom (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" 10 Spoke Aero Design Alloys | 18" Night Flash Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" 10 Spoke Aero Design Alloys | 18" Night Flash Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Solid Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Chassis Notes | Comfort suspension | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Centre Airbag | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats | Available on Front Passenger and Outer Two Rear Seat |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Digital Matrix LED Headlights | LED Projector |
| 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 | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 50:50 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | 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 Front |
| 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 | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Harman Kardon 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 Flip Switch |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Digital Key | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| 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 Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 434 | RM 379✓ |
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 vs Convertible FAQ
Is the Audi Q5 or MINI Convertible better?
The Audi Q5 is better for space and daily family use. The MINI Convertible is better if you want a lower price, open-top driving, 204 hp, auto parking and a head-up display.
What is the price difference?
The Audi Q5 is RM34,012 more expensive than the MINI Convertible.
Which car has more boot space?
The Audi Q5 has the bigger boot by a large margin: 520 litres versus 215 litres in the MINI Convertible.