Verdict
The Audi Q7 costs RM462,272 against the Jaguar I-Pace’s RM460,800, so the RM1,472 gap is scarcely the decision-maker. The Q7 is the family tool: seven seats, a 770-litre boot and a 5,052 mm body, plus rear dual-zone climate control. The I-Pace trades that third row for electric running, 440 km of stated range and a much stronger 696 Nm from its two motors; its 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time beats the Audi’s 5.6 seconds. For a Malaysian buyer with regular access to charging, the Jaguar is the sharper choice; larger families should take the Audi.
Pick the Audi Q7 if you need seven seats, a 770-litre boot and rear dual-zone air-conditioning for family duty.
Pick the Jaguar I-Pace if 440 km electric range, 696 Nm and lower RM545 annual road tax matter more than a third row.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q7 RM462,272; Jaguar I-Pace RM460,800
- Powertrain: Audi Q7 333 hp/500 Nm 3.0-litre petrol hybrid; Jaguar I-Pace 395 hp/696 Nm dual-motor EV
- 0-100 km/h: Audi Q7 5.6 seconds; Jaguar I-Pace 4.8 seconds
- Seating and boot: Audi Q7 7 seats/770 litres; Jaguar I-Pace 5 seats/656 litres
- Length: Audi Q7 5,052 mm; Jaguar I-Pace 4,682 mm
- Annual road tax: Audi Q7 RM1,632; Jaguar I-Pace RM545
Q7
- Seven seats and a 770-litre boot
- Rear dual-zone automatic climate control
- Matrix LED headlamps, OLED tail lights and 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio
- Slower 0-100 km/h time: 5.6 seconds versus 4.8 seconds
- Higher annual road tax: RM1,632 versus RM545
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus five years
I-Pace
- 440 km EV range with 11 kW AC and 100 kW DC charging
- 395 hp and 696 Nm from two electric motors
- Five-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty and eight-year/160,000 km battery warranty
- Only five seats versus the Q7’s seven
- Smaller 656-litre boot versus 770 litres
- Rear air-conditioning is limited to vents, where the Q7 gets rear dual-zone automatic control
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM462,272 | RM460,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,632 | RM545✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing, 48V Electric Motor Assistance | — |
| 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 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 395 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 696 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 90 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 440 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 100 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 | 4.8 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,052 mm | 4,682 mm |
| Width | 1,968 mm | 1,895 mm |
| Height | 1,740 mm | 1,565 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,994 mm | 2,990 mm |
| Fuel Tank | 85 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 770 litres✓ | 656 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/35R22 | 245/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/35R22 | 245/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Goodyear Eagle F1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Austria (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 20" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 20" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Air Suspension, All-wheel steering | Air Suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side | 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 | 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 for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For all seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam and Sequential Indicators | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full OLED Tail lights | LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | 12-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Middle, 2 USB-C Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Manual Rear Door Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 10.1" Touchscreen with MIB 3, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen Sound System | 10" Pivi Pro Infotainment 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 | Keyless operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Soft-close Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/160,000 km 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 I-Pace FAQ
Is the Audi Q7 or Jaguar I-Pace better?
The Jaguar I-Pace is better for an owner who can charge regularly, with 440 km range, 696 Nm and a 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time. The Audi Q7 is better when seven seats and its 770-litre boot are non-negotiable.
What is the price difference?
The Audi Q7 costs RM1,472 more than the Jaguar I-Pace. That is a very small gap beside the practical difference: the Audi has seven seats, while the Jaguar has five.
How does the Jaguar I-Pace charge?
The I-Pace uses a Type 2 AC connection at up to 11 kW and a CCS DC connection at up to 100 kW. Its battery is a 90 kWh lithium-ion unit with a stated 440 km range.