Verdict
At RM421,990, the Audi Q5 Sportback is RM37,949 cheaper and makes more sense if five seats and a 515-litre boot matter most. The Denza B8 counters with seven seats, a 2,920-mm wheelbase and plug-in-hybrid hardware: two motors rated at 670 hp and 760 Nm, a 36.8-kWh battery and 100 km of EV range. Its 4.8-second 0-100 km/h claim also points to a very different pace. For Malaysian family duty, the Denza’s third row and 91.5-litre tank are persuasive, but its 147-litre boot is restrictive when all seats are in use.
Q5 Sportback
Pick the Audi Q5 Sportback if you want the lower purchase price, a far larger 515-litre boot and a more compact 4,717-mm body.
B8
Pick the Denza B8 if you need seven seats, 100 km of EV range and the claimed 4.8-second 0-100 km/h sprint.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q5 Sportback RM421,990; Denza B8 RM459,939.
- Seats and boot: Audi Q5 Sportback has 5 seats and 515 litres; Denza B8 has 7 seats and 147 litres.
- Electrified hardware: Audi Q5 Sportback has no motor or battery; Denza B8 has 2 motors, a 36.8-kWh battery and 100 km EV range.
- Output: Audi Q5 Sportback has 268 hp and 400 Nm; Denza B8 motors are rated at 670 hp and 760 Nm.
- Size: Audi Q5 Sportback is 4,717 mm long with a 2,528-mm wheelbase; Denza B8 is 5,195 mm long with a 2,920-mm wheelbase.
- Warranty: Audi Q5 Sportback has 2 years with unlimited mileage; Denza B8 has 6 years/150,000 km plus 8-year drivetrain and battery cover.
Q5 Sportback
- RM37,949 lower purchase price.
- 515-litre boot is 368 litres larger.
- Smaller 4,717-mm length helps in tighter parking spaces.
- Five seats versus the Denza B8’s seven.
- No EV range or battery-only driving capability.
- Two-year warranty is shorter than the Denza B8’s six-year cover.
B8
- Seven seats and a 2,920-mm wheelbase.
- 100 km EV range from a 36.8-kWh battery.
- Night vision, panoramic sunroof and massaging front seats.
- Costs RM37,949 more.
- 147-litre boot is much smaller than the Audi’s 515 litres.
- At 5,195 mm long and 1,994 mm wide, it needs more room in car parks.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM421,990✓ | RM459,939 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM434✓ | RM439 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, supercharged with variable valve timing | — |
| Capacity | 1,984 cc | 1,997 cc |
| Horsepower | 268 hp at 5,000 rpm✓ | 192 hp |
| Torque | 400 Nm at 1,600 rpm✓ | 350 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 670 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 760 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 36.8 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 100 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 120 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed S-tronic | — |
| Gears | 7 | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 4.8 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,717 mm | 5,195 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,994 mm |
| Height | 1,641 mm | 1,905 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,528 mm | 2,920 mm |
| Weight | — | 3,305 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 68 litres | 91.5 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 515 litres✓ | 147 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 275/55R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R20 | 275/55R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Michelin Pilot Sport EV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Mexico (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 20" Audi Sport 5 Twin-spoke Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Audi Sport 5 Twin-spoke Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | S Sport Suspension | DiSus-P Hydraulic Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Centre Airbag) | 9 (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 | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats | Available on Outer Second Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Night Vision | — | Yes |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED Projectors | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full OLED Tail lights | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Ventilated | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation, Memory and Massaging |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding with Power Recline & Sliding, Ventilation, 50:50 Split-folding Third Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 4 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 14.5" Touchscreen with Android Automotive OS, 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen Sound System | 17.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 18-speaker Devialet 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 with Digital Key | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Side Opening Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 5 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | — | All 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 | 6 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-years/160,000 km Drivetrain Warranty, 8-year/150,000 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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Q5 Sportback vs B8 FAQ
Is the Audi Q5 Sportback or Denza B8 better?
The Denza B8 is better for a seven-seat family that can use its 100 km EV range. The Audi Q5 Sportback is the better fit for five occupants needing a 515-litre boot, a shorter body and a lower purchase price.
What is the price difference?
The Denza B8 costs RM37,949 more than the Audi Q5 Sportback.
Can the Denza B8 be charged?
Yes. The Denza B8 has a 36.8-kWh battery, 100 km of EV range, 11 kW AC charging and 120 kW DC charging. The Audi Q5 Sportback has no listed battery, motor or charging capability.
