Verdict
The outgoing Audi Q5 8R Facelift remains the sharper mechanical proposition, with 225 hp, 350 Nm, quattro all-wheel drive and an 8-speed automatic; the Q5 GU has 196 hp, 340 Nm, front-wheel drive and seven speeds. But the newer GU is 88 mm longer, brings seven airbags instead of six, and adds autonomous braking, steering correction and a surround-view camera. Its 19-inch wheels, Digital Matrix LED headlamps and 14.5-inch Android Automotive screen make it the more modern daily driver, though its 520-litre boot trails the 8R’s 540 litres.
Pick the Audi Q5 8R Facelift if stronger 225 hp performance, all-wheel drive, a 540-litre boot and a five-year warranty matter more than newer driver assistance.
Pick the Audi Q5 GU if you want autonomous braking, adaptive cruise control, a surround-view camera and newer cabin technology.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q5 8R Facelift RM306,554; Audi Q5 GU RM352,900.
- Output and driveline: Audi Q5 8R Facelift 225 hp, 350 Nm and all-wheel drive; Audi Q5 GU 196 hp, 340 Nm and front-wheel drive.
- Transmission: Audi Q5 8R Facelift 8-speed tiptronic conventional automatic; Audi Q5 GU 7-speed wet S-tronic dual-clutch automatic.
- Size: Audi Q5 8R Facelift 4,629 mm long with a 2,807 mm wheelbase; Audi Q5 GU 4,717 mm long with a 2,817 mm wheelbase.
- Boot and fuel tank: Audi Q5 8R Facelift 540 litres and 75 litres; Audi Q5 GU 520 litres and 68 litres.
- Safety: Audi Q5 8R Facelift has six airbags and no autonomous braking; Audi Q5 GU has seven airbags plus autonomous braking and steering correction.
8R Facelift
- 225 hp and 350 Nm with all-wheel drive
- 540-litre boot and 75-litre fuel tank
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty
- No autonomous braking, collision warning or lane-keeping steering correction
- No reverse or surround-view camera
- Six airbags versus seven
GU
- Autonomous braking, collision warning and steering correction
- Adaptive cruise control and surround-view camera
- 14.5-inch Android Automotive touchscreen and Digital Matrix LED headlamps
- 196 hp and 340 Nm trail the 8R Facelift’s 225 hp and 350 Nm
- Front-wheel drive instead of all-wheel drive
- 520-litre boot, 68-litre tank and two-year warranty trail the 8R Facelift
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM306,554✓ | RM352,900 |
| 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 | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,984 cc | 1,984 cc |
| Horsepower | 225 hp at 4,500 rpm✓ | 196 hp at 4,300 rpm |
| Torque | 350 Nm at 1,500 rpm✓ | 340 Nm at 2,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 82.5 mm × 92.8 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.6 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed tiptronic | 7-speed S-tronic |
| Gears | 8 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.1 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | 7.9 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 222 km/h | — |
| Co2 | 184 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,629 mm | 4,717 mm |
| Width | 1,898 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,655 mm | 1,669 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,807 mm | 2,817 mm |
| Weight | 1,730 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 75 litres | 68 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 540 litres✓ | 520 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/60R18 | 235/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/60R18 | 235/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Michelin e-Primacy |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Mexico (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" 5 Spoke V Design Alloy | 19" 10 Spoke Aero Design Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" 5 Spoke V Design Alloy | 19" 10 Spoke Aero Design Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Audi Drive Select with damping control system - Auto/Comfort/Dynamic/Efficiency mode | Comfort suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| ANCAP | 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 | Manual 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 | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-Xenon Projector | Digital Matrix LED Headlights |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full OLED Tail lights |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 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 | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C 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 door window shades | — |
| Audio | Audi Symphony radio with 6 CD changer, MP3 player with Bluetooth and 10 speakers (180 watt) | 14.5" Touchscreen with Android Automotive OS, 10-speaker Audi 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| 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, with Surround View Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| 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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8R Facelift vs GU FAQ
Is the Audi Q5 8R Facelift or Audi Q5 GU better?
The Audi Q5 GU is better for safety and convenience, adding autonomous braking, adaptive cruise control and a surround-view camera. The Audi Q5 8R Facelift is better for power, all-wheel drive, luggage capacity and warranty cover.
What is the price difference?
The Audi Q5 GU costs RM46,346 more than the Audi Q5 8R Facelift. That gap buys newer safety assistance, a surround-view camera, adaptive cruise control and a 14.5-inch Android Automotive touchscreen.
Which Q5 has the better warranty and practicality?
The Q5 8R Facelift has the longer five-year unlimited-mileage warranty, versus two years for the Q5 GU. It also carries 20 litres more fuel and 20 litres more luggage: 75 litres and 540 litres versus 68 litres and 520 litres.
