In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Honda CR-V and Audi Q5 when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The OTR price of Honda CR-V in Malaysia is RM 178,200 - 195,900, with a total of 4 versions, including 2026 e:HEV 2.0L 2WD RS (RM 195,900), 2026 1.5T 4WD V (RM 181,900), 2026 e:HEV 2.0L 2WD E (RM 178,200), etc.
The OTR price of Audi Q5 in Malaysia is RM 354,174 - 423,174, with a total of 2 versions, including 40 TDI (RM 320,000), 45 TFSI (RM 350,000), etc.
In terms of price, the starting price of Honda CR-V is indeed RM 175,974 cheaper than Audi Q5. If your budget is limited, Honda's entry-level version is sufficient for daily needs. But keep in mind, the few thousand dollars cheaper might have trade-offs in specifications, it depends on your needs.

Honda CR-V comes with 2.0L 4-cyl, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.0 L/100km.
Audi Q5 comes with 2.0L Turbo, 220 hp. Official fuel consumption 9.5 L/100km.
In terms of power, the 2.0L Turbo of Audi Q5 has 50 more horsepower than the 2.0L 4-cyl of Honda CR-V. However, for daily city driving, the power of both cars is sufficient and won't feel underpowered.

Honda CR-V body length 4500 mm, trunk 450 L.
Audi Q5 body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
In terms of space, Honda CR-V's body is 100 mm longer than Audi Q5, the interior seating space will be slightly more spacious, especially the rear legroom. If you often carry family or need to fit a stroller, the larger body is indeed more practical.

Honda CR-V warranty 5 years/unlimited mileage, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Audi Q5 warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Overall, Honda CR-V and Audi Q5 are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose ultimately depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and then test driving to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing research will never be wrong.