Audi Q5 vs Subaru Outback

Subaru Outback

Verdict

The Outback is about 21% cheaper, while the Q5 is 6% more powerful. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

What the Q5 has over the Outback

Airbag Disable FunctionPower SocketsNavigationElectric Steering AdjustmentParking Sensor Front

What the Outback has over the Q5

Front FoglampsSunroofSun ShadeTiptronic

Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.

The Q5's wheelbase is 72 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom.

Q5 4,717 × 1,900 × 1,669 mm · wheelbase 2,817 mmOutback 4,870 × 1,875 × 1,682 mm · wheelbase 2,745 mm

Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.

Price & overview
Price	RM352,900	RM279,000✓
Body type	SUV	Wagon
Segment	Compact Executive	D-Segment
Assembly	CBU	CBU
Ownership
Road tax / year	RM434✓	RM878
Monthly instalment (est.)	RM3,605/mo	RM2,850/mo✓
Insurance / year (est.)	RM9,489	RM7,601✓
Powertrain
Engine Tech	16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing	Direct Fuel Injection, Horizontally Opposed, 4-Cylinder, DOHC 16-Valve, Boxer Engine
Capacity	1,984 cc	2,498 cc
Horsepower	196 hp at 4,300 rpm✓	185 hp at 5,800 rpm
Torque	340 Nm at 2,000 rpm✓	245 Nm at 3,400 rpm
Cylinder Arrangement	Inline 4	Boxer 4
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Bore × Stroke	—	94 mm × 90 mm
Compression Ratio	—	12
Drivetrain
Transmission	Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet)	CVT Automatic
Transmission Name	7-speed S-tronic	Lineartronic CVT
Gears	7	—
Transmission Manufacturer	—	Subaru
Driveline	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h	—	9.6 seconds
Top Speed	—	206 km/h
Dimensions
Length	4,717 mm	4,870 mm
Width	1,900 mm	1,875 mm
Height	1,669 mm	1,682 mm
Wheelbase	2,817 mm	2,745 mm
Weight	—	1,756 kg
Fuel Tank	68 litres	63 litres
Doors	5	5
Seats	5	5
Boot Space	520 litres	522 litres✓
Front Tyre	235/55R19	225/60R18
Rear Tyre	235/55R19	225.60R18
Spare Tyre	Tyre Repair Kit	Space Saver
Factory Tyres	Michelin e-Primacy	Bridgestone Alenza H/L33
Wiper Blade (Driver)	24 inch	—
Wiper Blade (Passenger)	20 inch	—
Wiper Blade (Rear)	14 inch	—
Chassis
Assembly	Mexico (CBU)	Japan (CBU)
Front Suspension	Multi-link	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-link	Double Wishbones
Front Wheels	19" 10 Spoke Aero Design Alloys	18" Alloy
Rear Wheels	19" 10 Spoke Aero Design Alloys	18" Alloy
Steering	Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)	Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist)
Chassis Notes	Comfort suspension	—
Safety
Airbags	7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Centre Airbag)	7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain)
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	5 three-point
Blind Spot Info System	✓	✓
ISOFIX	Available on Two Outer Rear Seats	Available for Two Rear Passenger 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 Projector
Taillamps	Full OLED Tail lights	LED Combination
LED Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓
Front Foglamps	—	✓
Rear Foglamps	✓	✓
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators	✓	✓
Cabin
Front Seats	Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function	10-way power adjustable driver with memory, 8-way powered adjustment front passenger
Rear Seats	40:20:40 Split-folding	60:40 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	Rear AC vents
Sunroof	—	Front, Tilt and Slide
Power Sockets	1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear	—
Interior Lighting	Map Lights and Ambient Lights	Map Lights
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	11.6" HD Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 11-speaker 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 Push Button
Locks	Keyless Operation with Digital Key	Keyless Operation and PIN Code Access
Auto Start/Stop	✓	✓
Auto Headlamps	✓	✓
Auto Wipers	✓	✓
Cruise Control	Adaptive Cruise Control	Adaptive Cruise Control
Tiptronic	—	✓
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	—
Parking Sensor Rear	6 Sensors	4 Sensors
Reverse Camera	Yes, with Surround View Camera	Yes, 360-degree View Monitor
Folding Wing Mirrors	✓	✓
Bluetooth	✓	✓
Navigation	✓	—
Hill Start Assist	✓	✓
Instrument Cluster	Full LCD Monitor	Backlit Analogue
Parking Brake	Electronic	Electronic
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer	Unlimited✓	100,000 km
Warranty Manufacturer	2 years	5 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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.