Verdict
The Audi Q5 Sportback is the sharper Malaysian-market buy at RM421,990, undercutting the RM480,128 Alfa Romeo Stelvio by RM58,138 while adding ventilated front seats, a head-up display, surround-view camera and a 14.5-inch screen. Both make 400 Nm, though the Audi reaches it from 1,600 rpm against 2,250 rpm. The Stelvio fights back with 276 hp, a claimed 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time, a 525-litre boot and five-year/150,000-km warranty. Its longer 2,818-mm wheelbase also contrasts with the Audi’s 2,528 mm.
Pick the Alfa Romeo Stelvio if the 276-hp output, 525-litre boot and five-year/150,000-km warranty matter more than an RM58,138 saving.
Pick the Audi Q5 Sportback if you want the lower price and more cabin and parking equipment, including ventilated seats, head-up display and surround-view camera.
Key differences
- Price: Alfa Romeo Stelvio RM480,128; Audi Q5 Sportback RM421,990.
- Power: Alfa Romeo Stelvio 276 hp at 5,250 rpm; Audi Q5 Sportback 268 hp at 5,000 rpm.
- Peak torque speed: Alfa Romeo Stelvio 400 Nm at 2,250 rpm; Audi Q5 Sportback 400 Nm at 1,600 rpm.
- Boot space: Alfa Romeo Stelvio 525 litres; Audi Q5 Sportback 515 litres.
- Airbags: Alfa Romeo Stelvio 8; Audi Q5 Sportback 7.
- Warranty: Alfa Romeo Stelvio five years/150,000 km; Audi Q5 Sportback two years/unlimited mileage.
Stelvio
- 276 hp and a claimed 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 525-litre boot, 10 litres larger than the Audi’s.
- Five-year/150,000-km manufacturer warranty.
- RM58,138 more expensive than the Audi.
- No ventilated front seats, head-up display or surround-view camera.
- Four parking sensors front and rear versus the Audi’s six at each end.
Q5 Sportback
- RM58,138 lower purchase price.
- Ventilated front seats, head-up display and surround-view camera.
- 14.5-inch Android Automotive touchscreen and 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio.
- 268 hp trails the Stelvio’s 276 hp.
- 515-litre boot is 10 litres smaller than the Stelvio’s.
- Two-year warranty is shorter in time than the Stelvio’s five years.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM480,128 | RM421,990✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM438 | RM434✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, supercharged with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,995 cc | 1,984 cc |
| Horsepower | 276 hp at 5,250 rpm✓ | 268 hp at 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 400 Nm at 2,250 rpm | 400 Nm at 1,600 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 84 mm × 90 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | 7-speed S-tronic |
| Gears | 8 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 230 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,687 mm | 4,717 mm |
| Width | 1,903 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,648 mm | 1,641 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,818 mm | 2,528 mm |
| Fuel Tank | 64 litres | 68 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 525 litres✓ | 515 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 255/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R20 | 255/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Italy (CBU) | Mexico (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloy | 20" Audi Sport 5 Twin-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloy | 20" Audi Sport 5 Twin-spoke Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | S Sport Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver and Front Passenger Knee Airbag) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Centre Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Electric for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix Adaptive LED Projectors | Matrix LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full OLED Tail lights |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 8.8" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 14-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 14.5" Touchscreen with Android Automotive OS, 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen 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 | Keyless Operation with Digital Key |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Power Boot | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with Surround View Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 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.
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Stelvio vs Q5 Sportback FAQ
Is the Alfa Romeo Stelvio or Audi Q5 Sportback better?
The Audi Q5 Sportback is the better equipment-led choice, with ventilated seats, a head-up display and surround-view camera for less money. Choose the Alfa Romeo Stelvio for more power, a larger boot and a five-year/150,000-km warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio costs RM480,128 and the Audi Q5 Sportback costs RM421,990, so the Stelvio is RM58,138 more expensive.
Which has the better warranty?
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio has the longer time coverage at five years and 150,000 km. The Audi Q5 Sportback has two years of warranty coverage with unlimited mileage.
