Verdict
At RM352,900, the Audi Q5 costs RM32,072 less than the RM384,972 Volkswagen Touareg and carries far lower annual road tax at RM434 versus RM1,632. The Audi is the more compact proposition, but its 196 hp and 340 Nm trail the Touareg’s 335 hp and 450 Nm by a clear margin. The Volkswagen also brings all-wheel drive, air suspension, an 810-litre boot and a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty. For Malaysian buyers needing space and long-distance muscle, the Touareg justifies much of its premium; the Q5 makes sense where running costs matter more.
Pick the Audi Q5 if lower purchase cost, RM434 annual road tax and a more compact 4,717-mm body matter more than outright power and cargo space.
Pick the Volkswagen Touareg if you want 335 hp, 450 Nm, all-wheel drive, air suspension and an 810-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q5 RM352,900; Volkswagen Touareg RM384,972.
- Power and torque: Audi Q5 196 hp and 340 Nm; Volkswagen Touareg 335 hp and 450 Nm.
- Driveline: Audi Q5 front-wheel drive; Volkswagen Touareg all-wheel drive.
- Boot space: Audi Q5 520 litres; Volkswagen Touareg 810 litres.
- Annual road tax: Audi Q5 RM434; Volkswagen Touareg RM1,632.
- Warranty: Audi Q5 two years/unlimited mileage; Volkswagen Touareg five years/unlimited mileage.
Q5
- RM32,072 lower purchase price.
- RM1,198 lower annual road tax.
- Seven airbags versus six.
- 196 hp and 340 Nm versus 335 hp and 450 Nm.
- 520-litre boot is 290 litres smaller.
- Front-wheel drive and conventional comfort suspension, where the Touareg gets all-wheel drive and air suspension.
Touareg
- 335 hp, 450 Nm and a quoted 0-100 km/h time of six seconds.
- 810-litre boot, 90-litre fuel tank and 2,984-mm wheelbase.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty, plus night vision and rear window blinds.
- RM32,072 higher purchase price.
- RM1,632 annual road tax versus RM434.
- Six airbags versus seven.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM352,900✓ | RM384,972 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM434✓ | RM1,632 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing | 24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 1,984 cc | 2,995 cc |
| Horsepower | 196 hp at 4,300 rpm | 335 hp at 5,300 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 340 Nm at 2,000 rpm | 450 Nm at 1,340 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | V 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 84.5 mm × 89 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.8 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed S-tronic | 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 7 | 8 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 6 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,717 mm | 4,878 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,984 mm |
| Height | 1,669 mm | 1,702 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,817 mm | 2,984 mm |
| Fuel Tank | 68 litres | 90 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 520 litres | 810 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/55R19 | 285/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/55R19 | 285/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Bridgestone Alenza 001 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Mexico (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" 10 Spoke Aero Design Alloys | 20" Braga Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" 10 Spoke Aero Design Alloys | 20" Braga Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Comfort suspension | Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Centre Airbag) | 6 (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 | Electronic for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear 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 | All Seats |
| Night Vision | — | Yes |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Digital Matrix LED Headlights | HD Matrix LED Headlights |
| Taillamps | Full OLED Tail lights | Full LED with Sequential Indicators |
| 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 with Driver's Memory Function |
| 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 |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Manual rear window blinds |
| Audio | 14.5" Touchscreen with Android Automotive OS, 10-speaker Audi Sound System | 15" Innovision Cockpit with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Dynaudio Consequence Sound System (730-Watts) |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & 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 |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 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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Q5 vs Touareg FAQ
Is the Audi Q5 or Volkswagen Touareg better?
The Volkswagen Touareg is better for performance, cargo capacity and long-distance hardware, with 335 hp, all-wheel drive, air suspension and an 810-litre boot. The Audi Q5 is the better lower-cost choice, with a RM32,072 lower price and RM1,198 lower annual road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Volkswagen Touareg costs RM32,072 more than the Audi Q5.
Which has the better warranty?
The Volkswagen Touareg has the better warranty: five years with unlimited mileage, compared with two years and unlimited mileage for the Audi Q5.
