Verdict
These are radically different executive cars. The seven-seat Q7 combines a 770-litre boot with an 85-litre petrol tank and costs RM462,272, making it the practical choice for larger families and long trips. The five-seat Z9 GT is RM93,582 cheaper at RM368,690, yet its three motors produce 1,140 hp and cut 0-100 km/h to 2.7 seconds against 5.6 seconds. Its 600-km EV range is useful, but Malaysian annual road tax is a steep RM9,140 versus the Q7’s RM1,632.
Q7
Pick the Audi Q7 if you need seven seats, a 770-litre boot and lower annual road tax for family use.
Z9 GT
Pick the Denza Z9 GT if you want 1,140 hp EV performance, 600 km of range and a lower purchase price.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q7 RM462,272; Denza Z9 GT RM368,690.
- 0-100 km/h: Audi Q7 5.6 seconds; Denza Z9 GT 2.7 seconds.
- Annual road tax: Audi Q7 RM1,632; Denza Z9 GT RM9,140.
- Seating and boot space: Audi Q7 seven seats and 770 litres; Denza Z9 GT five seats and 495 litres.
- Powertrain: Audi Q7 333 hp, 500 Nm 2,995 cc petrol hybrid; Denza Z9 GT three motors, 1,140 hp and 1,210 Nm.
- Length: Audi Q7 5,052 mm; Denza Z9 GT 5,180 mm.
Q7
- Seven seats and a 770-litre boot.
- Lower RM1,632 annual road tax.
- 250 km/h top speed and 85-litre fuel tank.
- RM93,582 more expensive.
- Slower 0-100 km/h time of 5.6 seconds versus 2.7 seconds.
- No EV-only 600-km range or V2L function.
Z9 GT
- Three motors deliver 1,140 hp and 1,210 Nm.
- 600-km EV range, 1,500 kW DC charging and 4 kW V2L.
- Six-year/150,000-km vehicle warranty plus eight-year/160,000-km drivetrain and high-voltage battery cover.
- Only five seats and a 495-litre boot.
- RM9,140 annual road tax.
- 240 km/h top speed is 10 km/h lower.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM462,272 | RM368,690✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Wagon |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,632✓ | RM9,140 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing, 48V Electric Motor Assistance | 1,000V architecture (e3 Platform) |
| Capacity | 2,995 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 333 hp | — |
| Torque | 500 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Bore | 84.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 3 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 1,140 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 1,210 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 122.49 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 600 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 1,500 kW |
| V2L | — | 4 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed tiptronic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Audi AG | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 seconds | 2.7 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 240 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,052 mm | 5,180 mm |
| Width | 1,968 mm | 1,990 mm |
| Height | 1,740 mm | 1,490 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,994 mm | 3,125 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,895 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 85 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 770 litres✓ | 495 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/35R22 | 225/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/35R22 | 225/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Continental EcoContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 20" Y-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 20" Y-spoke Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Air Suspension, All-wheel steering | DiSus-A Intelligent Dual Chamber Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side | Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for three middle row passenger seats and two last row seats | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam and Sequential Indicators | LED Projectors |
| 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 | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation, Memory and Massaging |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | Powered Rear Seats with Extendable Leg Rests |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Middle, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 Wireless Charger Front, 1 Wireless Chargers Rear, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Manual Rear Door Window Shades | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 10.1" Touchscreen with MIB 3, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen Sound System | 17.3" Touchscreen with Google Automotive Services Built-in, Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 20-speaker Devialet Sound System, 13.2" Front Passenger Touchscreen |
| 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 | Keyless Operation |
| 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 | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes, e3 Parking |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Soft-close Doors | All Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Front and Rear Fridges |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 6 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-years/160,000 km Drivetrain and High Voltage Battery Warranty |
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.
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Q7 vs Z9 GT FAQ
Is the Audi Q7 or Denza Z9 GT better?
The Q7 is better for seven occupants and luggage, with seven seats and a 770-litre boot. The Z9 GT is better for outright pace and EV driving, reaching 100 km/h in 2.7 seconds and claiming 600 km of range.
What is the price difference?
The Audi Q7 costs RM93,582 more than the Denza Z9 GT: RM462,272 against RM368,690.
Which has lower annual road tax?
The Audi Q7 has much lower annual road tax at RM1,632. The Denza Z9 GT costs RM9,140 per year.