Audi Q5: FY vs GU
Verdict
At RM339,900 versus RM352,900, the Audi Q5 FY is the quicker, stronger buy on paper: 252 hp, 370 Nm, all-wheel drive, 0-100 km/h in 6.3 seconds and a 550-litre boot, plus a five-year warranty. The Audi Q5 GU asks RM13,000 more but shifts the pitch with AEB, seven airbags and a slightly larger body. For Malaysia, the outgoing FY suits drivers who value pace and warranty; the GU suits buyers prioritising newer safety kit.
Pick the Audi Q5 FY if you want the stronger 252 hp/370 Nm drivetrain, all-wheel drive, a 550-litre boot and a five-year warranty.
Pick the Audi Q5 GU if AEB, seven airbags and the newer generation matter more to you than outright output.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q5 FY RM339,900, Audi Q5 GU RM352,900.
- Output: Audi Q5 FY 252 hp/370 Nm, Audi Q5 GU 196 hp/340 Nm.
- Driven wheels: Audi Q5 FY all-wheel drive, Audi Q5 GU front-wheel drive.
- Boot space: Audi Q5 FY 550 litres, Audi Q5 GU 520 litres.
- Safety kit: Audi Q5 FY 6 airbags and no AEB listed, Audi Q5 GU 7 airbags and AEB.
- Warranty: Audi Q5 FY 5 years, Audi Q5 GU 2 years.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 339,900✓ | 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 | 252 hp✓ | 196 hp |
| Torque | 370 Nm✓ | 340 Nm |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.3 s | — |
| Top speed | 237 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.4 L/100km | — |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 170 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,663 mm | 4,717 mm |
| Width | 1,893 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,659 mm | 1,669 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 2,817 mm |
| Boot space | 550 L✓ | 520 L |
| Fuel tank | 70 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.
FY
- Stronger 252 hp and 370 Nm output.
- All-wheel drive and 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Larger 550-litre boot with five-year warranty.
- No AEB listed.
- One fewer airbag than the GU.
- Shorter and narrower body than the GU.
GU
- AEB is included.
- Seven airbags versus six in the FY.
- Longer, wider and taller body.
- Lower 196 hp and 340 Nm output.
- Front-wheel drive, not all-wheel drive.
- Smaller 520-litre boot and two-year warranty.
FY vs GU FAQ
Is the Audi Q5 FY or Audi Q5 GU better?
The Audi Q5 FY is better for performance, boot space and warranty. The Audi Q5 GU is better for listed safety kit, with AEB and seven airbags. If choosing purely from the numbers, the FY has the stronger case.
What is the price difference?
The Audi Q5 GU costs RM13,000 more than the Audi Q5 FY. Road tax is identical at RM434 a year for both, as both use a 1,984 cc petrol engine.
Which one is faster?
The Audi Q5 FY is the faster pick on paper, with 252 hp, 370 Nm and a listed 0-100 km/h time of 6.3 seconds. The Audi Q5 GU has 196 hp and 340 Nm, with no 0-100 km/h figure listed.