Verdict
The Audi Q5 FY Facelift is the driver’s choice: 246 hp, 370 Nm and all-wheel drive versus the Audi Q5 GU’s 196 hp, 340 Nm and front-wheel drive, with a claimed 0-100 km/h time of 6.1 seconds. The GU is 35 mm longer and brings a front-centre airbag, autonomous braking, steering correction and adaptive cruise control. For Malaysian ownership, the FY’s five-year unlimited-mileage warranty is a serious advantage over the GU’s two years, while the GU counters with newer cabin and parking tech.
Pick the Audi Q5 FY Facelift if you want 246 hp, all-wheel drive, a panoramic sunroof and five years of unlimited-mileage warranty.
Pick the Audi Q5 GU if you prioritise autonomous braking, adaptive cruise control, surround-view parking and the larger 14.5-inch Android Automotive touchscreen.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q5 FY Facelift RM376,966; Audi Q5 GU RM352,900.
- Output and driveline: FY Facelift 246 hp/370 Nm with all-wheel drive; GU 196 hp/340 Nm with front-wheel drive.
- Length: FY Facelift 4,682 mm; GU 4,717 mm.
- Safety assistance: FY Facelift has six airbags and no autonomous braking; GU has seven airbags, autonomous braking and steering correction.
- Warranty: FY Facelift five years, unlimited mileage; GU two years, unlimited mileage.
- Central display: FY Facelift 10.1-inch MMI Navigation Plus; GU 14.5-inch touchscreen with Android Automotive OS.
FY Facelift
- 246 hp and 370 Nm with all-wheel drive.
- Panoramic sliding sunroof, heated front seats and rear door sunshades.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
- Costs RM24,066 more.
- Misses the GU’s autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring and adaptive cruise control.
- Has a smaller 10.1-inch screen and no surround-view camera.
GU
- Seven airbags, including a front-centre airbag, plus autonomous braking.
- 14.5-inch Android Automotive display, wireless charger and four USB-C ports.
- Adaptive cruise control, surround-view camera and contactless powered boot.
- 196 hp, 340 Nm and front-wheel drive trail the FY Facelift’s 246 hp, 370 Nm and all-wheel drive.
- Two-year unlimited-mileage warranty is three years shorter.
- No panoramic sunroof, heated front seats or rear door sunshades.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM376,966 | 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 | 246 hp at 5,000 rpm✓ | 196 hp at 4,300 rpm |
| Torque | 370 Nm at 1,600 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 | 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 | Front 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 | 4,682 mm | 4,717 mm |
| Width | 1,893 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,662 mm | 1,669 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 2,817 mm |
| Weight | 1,760 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 70 litres | 68 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 520 litres | 520 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/55R19 | 235/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/55R19 | 235/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Latitude Sport 3 | Michelin e-Primacy |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Mexico (CBU) | Mexico (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" 5 Spoke Alloy | 19" 10 Spoke Aero Design Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" 5 Spoke Alloy | 19" 10 Spoke Aero Design Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Audi Drive Select with damping control system | Comfort suspension |
| 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 |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | Digital Matrix LED Headlights |
| 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 Driver's Memory Function |
| 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 |
| Sun Shade | Manual rear door window shades | — |
| Audio | 10.1" MMI Navigation Plus with MMI Touch, Audi Sound System with 10 Speakers, 180 watts | 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 | Yes, with Surround View Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 Facelift vs GU FAQ
Is the Audi Q5 FY Facelift or Audi Q5 GU better?
The Audi Q5 FY Facelift is better for performance and longer warranty cover, thanks to 246 hp, 370 Nm, all-wheel drive and five years of unlimited-mileage warranty. The Audi Q5 GU is better equipped for active safety and parking assistance.
What is the price difference?
The Audi Q5 FY Facelift costs RM24,066 more than the Audi Q5 GU: RM376,966 against RM352,900.
Which Q5 has the better safety equipment?
The Audi Q5 GU has the stronger safety suite, with seven airbags, blind-spot monitoring, collision warning, autonomous braking, steering correction and all-seat belt reminders. The Audi Q5 FY Facelift has six airbags and lacks those driver-assistance items.
