Verdict
The FY is the sharper buy on power and ownership cover: its 252 hp, 370 Nm 2.0-litre turbo and all-wheel drive beat the GU’s 196 hp, 340 Nm and front-wheel drive, while its warranty runs five years rather than two. It is also RM13,000 cheaper at RM339,900. The GU answers with a much more complete assistance package, including autonomous braking, steering correction and adaptive cruise control, plus a 14.5-inch screen and surround-view camera. For a Malaysian buyer prioritising pace, traction and warranty, take the FY; choose the GU for its safety and cabin technology.
Pick the FY if you want 252 hp, all-wheel drive, a 550-litre boot and five-year unlimited-mileage warranty for RM13,000 less.
Pick the GU if autonomous braking, adaptive cruise control, Digital Matrix LED headlamps and a 14.5-inch Android Automotive touchscreen matter more than outright performance.
Key differences
- Price: FY RM339,900; GU RM352,900.
- Output: FY 252 hp and 370 Nm; GU 196 hp and 340 Nm.
- Driveline: FY all-wheel drive; GU front-wheel drive.
- Warranty: FY five years, unlimited mileage; GU two years, unlimited mileage.
- Boot space: FY 550 litres; GU 520 litres.
- Driver assistance: FY has passive cruise control and no autonomous braking; GU has adaptive cruise control and autonomous braking.
FY
- 252 hp and 370 Nm with all-wheel drive
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty
- 550-litre boot and 70-litre fuel tank
- No autonomous braking, collision warning or blind-spot monitoring
- Passive rather than adaptive cruise control
- 8.3-inch display versus the GU’s 14.5-inch touchscreen
GU
- Autonomous braking, steering correction and blind-spot monitoring
- 14.5-inch Android Automotive touchscreen and surround-view camera
- Digital Matrix LED headlamps and full OLED tail lights
- 196 hp and 340 Nm trail the FY’s 252 hp and 370 Nm
- Front-wheel drive instead of all-wheel drive
- Two-year warranty and 520-litre boot trail the FY’s five years and 550 litres
What the FY has over the GU
What the GU has over the FY
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
Boot space favours the FY: 550 litres against 520.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM339,900✓ | RM352,900 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM434 | RM434 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM3,470/mo✓ | RM3,605/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM9,151✓ | RM9,489 |
| Fuel / year (est.) | RM2,945 | — |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM14.73 | — |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM62,647 | — |
| 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 | 252 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 | 6.3 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | 7.4 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 237 km/h | — |
| Co2 | 170 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,663 mm | 4,717 mm |
| Width | 1,893 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,659 mm | 1,669 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 2,817 mm |
| Weight | 1,795 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 70 litres | 68 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 550 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 |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | — | 24 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | — | 20 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Rear) | — | 14 inch |
| 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 |
| 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 | 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 Memory Function for Driver | 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 |
| 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 | 8.3" 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 |
| 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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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FY vs GU FAQ
Is the Audi Q5 FY or Audi Q5 GU better?
The FY is better for performance, all-wheel-drive traction, luggage space and warranty cover. The GU is better equipped for active safety and convenience, adding autonomous braking, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, a surround-view camera and a 14.5-inch touchscreen.
What is the price difference?
The GU costs RM352,900 and the FY costs RM339,900, so the gap is RM13,000. The GU uses that extra outlay on driver assistance, newer lighting, a larger touchscreen and more parking-camera coverage rather than more power.
Which Q5 has more power and better performance hardware?
The FY has the stronger 1,984 cc turbo petrol engine, producing 252 hp and 370 Nm against the GU’s 196 hp and 340 Nm. It also sends power to all four wheels; the GU is front-wheel drive.