Verdict
The Audi Q5 Sportback FY costs RM368,990 against RM421,990 for the Audi Q5 Sportback GU, so the RM53,000 gap buys 22 hp, 30 Nm, autonomous braking, steering correction lane assist and a 14.5-inch Android Automotive touchscreen. The GU is the stronger, more safety-led choice for Malaysian traffic, with 268 hp and 400 Nm. But the FY is no stripped-out bargain: it has a panoramic sliding sunroof, a 70-litre tank and a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty, versus two years for the GU. Check which matters more before paying the difference.
Pick the Audi Q5 Sportback FY if you want to save RM53,000, keep the panoramic sunroof and get five years of unlimited-mileage warranty.
Pick the Audi Q5 Sportback GU if you prioritise its 268 hp/400 Nm output, autonomous braking, adaptive cruise control and newer cabin technology.
Key differences
- Price: FY RM368,990; GU RM421,990.
- Power and torque: FY 246 hp and 370 Nm; GU 268 hp and 400 Nm.
- Safety assistance: FY has no autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist; GU has autonomous braking and steering-correction lane assist.
- Warranty: FY gets five years with unlimited mileage; GU gets two years with unlimited mileage.
- Infotainment: FY has a 10.1-inch MMI Navigation plus touchscreen and 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio; GU has a 14.
- Fuel tank and boot: FY has a 70-litre tank and 510-litre boot; GU has a 68-litre tank and 515-litre boot.
FY
- RM53,000 lower purchase price
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty
- Panoramic sliding sunroof and 70-litre fuel tank
- 246 hp and 370 Nm trail the GU's 268 hp and 400 Nm
- No autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control or surround-view camera
- Smaller 10.1-inch screen and 10-speaker audio system
GU
- 268 hp and 400 Nm from the 1,984 cc petrol engine
- Autonomous braking, steering-correction lane assist and adaptive cruise control
- 14.5-inch Android Automotive screen, head-up display and ventilated front seats
- RM53,000 dearer to buy
- Two-year unlimited-mileage warranty versus the FY's five years
- No panoramic sunroof, plus a 68-litre tank and tyre repair kit instead of a 70-litre tank and space-saver spare
| 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 at 5,000 rpm | 268 hp at 5,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 370 Nm at 1,600 rpm | 400 Nm at 1,600 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 82.5 mm × 92.8 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 | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 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 | 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 GU is better equipped for driver assistance and cabin tech, and its 268 hp/400 Nm output is stronger. The FY is the more rational buy if its five-year warranty, panoramic sunroof and substantially lower entry cost matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Audi Q5 Sportback GU costs RM53,000 more than the Audi Q5 Sportback FY. That buys 22 hp, 30 Nm, autonomous braking, lane assistance, adaptive cruise control and a larger touchscreen.
Which Q5 Sportback has the better safety kit?
The GU does. It adds a front centre airbag for seven airbags total, autonomous braking, steering-correction lane assist, all-seat belt reminders and a surround-view camera. The FY has six airbags, blind-spot monitoring and collision warning, but lacks those GU additions.
