Verdict
At RM368,990 versus RM421,990, the outgoing Audi Q5 Sportback FY asks RM53,000 less yet keeps the same 1,984 cc petrol engine size, wet dual-clutch auto, all-wheel drive layout and RM434 annual road tax. The newer Audi Q5 Sportback GU hits back with 268 hp and 400 Nm, up from 246 hp and 370 Nm, plus 7 airbags and AEB. But the FY has the clearer ownership case with a 5-year warranty against 2 years, plus quoted 6.1-second 0-100 km/h and 8.0 L/100 km figures.
Pick the Audi Q5 Sportback FY if you want the lower buy-in, longer warranty and the reassurance of quoted acceleration and fuel economy figures.
Pick the Audi Q5 Sportback GU if you want the newer generation’s extra output, extra airbag and standard AEB, and can accept the higher price.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q5 Sportback FY RM368,990; Audi Q5 Sportback GU RM421,990
- Power and torque: FY 246 hp and 370 Nm; GU 268 hp and 400 Nm
- Size: FY 4,689 mm long, 1,893 mm wide, 1,660 mm tall; GU 4,717 mm long, 1,900 mm wide, 1,641 mm tall
- Wheelbase and boot: FY 2,819 mm and 510 L; GU 2,528 mm and 515 L
- Safety: FY 6 airbags and no listed AEB; GU 7 airbags and AEB
- Warranty and tank: FY 5-year warranty and 70 L tank; GU 2-year warranty and 68 L tank
FY
- RM53,000 cheaper to buy
- Longer 5-year warranty
- Quoted 6.1-second 0-100 km/h and 8.0 L/100 km economy
- Less power and torque than the GU
- 6 airbags, with no listed AEB
- Slightly smaller 510 L boot
GU
- Stronger 268 hp and 400 Nm output
- Adds AEB and 7 airbags
- Slightly larger 515 L boot
- Costs RM53,000 more
- Shorter 2-year warranty
- No listed 0-100 km/h, top speed or fuel economy figure
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM368,990✓ | RM421,990 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM434 | 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 | 1,984 cc | 1,984 cc |
| Horsepower | 246 hp | 268 hp✓ |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 400 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 82.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.6 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed S-tronic with ultra technology | 7-speed S-tronic |
| Gears | 7 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Audi AG | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.1 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | 8 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h | — |
| Co2 | 170 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,689 mm | 4,717 mm |
| Width | 1,893 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,660 mm | 1,641 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 2,528 mm |
| Weight | 1,775 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 70 litres | 68 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 510 litres | 515 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 255/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R20 | 255/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Latitude Sport 3 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Mexico (CBU) | Mexico (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" 5 Spoke V Alloys | 20" Audi Sport 5 Twin-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" 5 Spoke V Alloys | 20" Audi Sport 5 Twin-spoke Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Audi Drive Select with damping control system | S Sport Suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, 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 | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on front passenger seat and two outer rear passenger seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Audi pre sense rear | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | Matrix LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination with Dynamic Turn Signals | Full OLED Tail lights |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with 4-Way Lumbar and Memory Function for Driver, Heating Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Manual Recline | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sliding Sunroof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map, Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 10.1" MMI Navigation plus with MMI touch, Audi connect, Audi smartphone interface, Bang & Olufsen 3D Premium 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 | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered 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 |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Audi virtual cockpit | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | 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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FY vs GU FAQ
Is the Audi Q5 Sportback FY or Audi Q5 Sportback GU better?
The Audi Q5 Sportback GU is stronger and better specified for safety, with 268 hp, 400 Nm, 7 airbags and AEB. The Audi Q5 Sportback FY is the better value call with a lower price and a 5-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Audi Q5 Sportback GU costs RM53,000 more than the Audi Q5 Sportback FY. Both use a 1,984 cc petrol engine, so annual road tax is the same at RM434.
Which Audi Q5 Sportback has more boot space?
The Audi Q5 Sportback GU has the larger boot at 515 litres, but only just. The Audi Q5 Sportback FY has 510 litres, so the real-world luggage difference is small.
