Audi Q5: 8R Facelift vs GU
Verdict
The Audi Q5 8R Facelift is the harder-headed buy at RM306,554 versus RM352,900 for the Audi Q5 GU, a RM46,346 gap. It also gets 225 hp, 350 Nm, all-wheel drive, a 7.1-second 0-100 km/h time and a bigger 540-litre boot. The GU counters with the newer-generation footprint: 4,717 mm long, 2,817 mm wheelbase, seven airbags and AEB. But on paper, the extra money buys safety tech and size, not more power or all-wheel drive.
Pick the Audi Q5 8R Facelift if you want the stronger engine, all-wheel drive, bigger boot, larger fuel tank and longer warranty for less money.
Pick the Audi Q5 GU if AEB, seven airbags and the larger body matter more than outright output, boot space and all-wheel drive.
Key differences
- Power: Audi Q5 8R Facelift 225 hp, Audi Q5 GU 196 hp
- Torque: Audi Q5 8R Facelift 350 Nm, Audi Q5 GU 340 Nm
- Driven wheels: Audi Q5 8R Facelift all-wheel drive, Audi Q5 GU front-wheel drive
- Size: Audi Q5 8R Facelift 4,629 mm long and 2,807 mm wheelbase, Audi Q5 GU 4,717 mm long and 2,817 mm wheelbase
- Boot and tank: Audi Q5 8R Facelift 540 litres and 75 litres, Audi Q5 GU 520 litres and 68 litres
- Safety and warranty: Audi Q5 8R Facelift 6 airbags, no AEB and 5-year warranty; Audi Q5 GU 7 airbags, AEB and 2-year warranty
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 306,554✓ | RM 352,900 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,984 cc | 1,984 cc |
| Power | 225 hp✓ | 196 hp |
| Torque | 350 Nm✓ | 340 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.1 s | — |
| Top speed | 222 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.9 L/100km | — |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 184 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,629 mm | 4,717 mm |
| Width | 1,898 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,655 mm | 1,669 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,807 mm | 2,817 mm |
| Boot space | 540 L✓ | 520 L |
| Fuel tank | 75 L | 68 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5✓ | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 434 | RM 434 |
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.
8R Facelift
- 225 hp, 350 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 7.1 seconds
- All-wheel drive
- 540-litre boot, 75-litre tank and five-year warranty
- No AEB listed
- Six airbags versus seven
- Shorter 4,629 mm body and 2,807 mm wheelbase
GU
- Seven airbags versus six
- AEB is included
- Longer body and wheelbase at 4,717 mm and 2,817 mm
- 196 hp and 340 Nm trail the Audi Q5 8R Facelift
- Front-wheel drive, not all-wheel drive
- 520-litre boot and 68-litre tank are smaller
8R Facelift vs GU FAQ
Is the Audi Q5 8R Facelift or Audi Q5 GU better?
For most buyers choosing on mechanical spec and price, the Audi Q5 8R Facelift is better: it is cheaper by RM46,346, has more power, all-wheel drive, a larger boot and a longer warranty. Choose the Audi Q5 GU for AEB and seven airbags.
What is the price difference?
The Audi Q5 GU costs RM46,346 more. Annual road tax is the same at RM434 because both use a 1,984 cc petrol engine.
Which one is more practical?
The Audi Q5 8R Facelift has the bigger boot and tank at 540 litres and 75 litres. The Audi Q5 GU is the larger car outside, at 4,717 mm long with a 2,817 mm wheelbase.