Verdict
The RM179,900 8V is the rational entry point for a Malaysian buyer watching running costs: its 4.9 L/100 km rating, RM70 annual road tax and seven airbags matter. The RM338,990 8Y asks RM159,090 more, but brings 187 hp and 320 Nm against 122 hp and 200 Nm, cutting the 0-100 km/h time from 9.3 to 7.3 seconds. It also gets a much newer infotainment and parking package. Both retain five seats, 425 litres of boot space and 17-inch tyres, so the 8Y premium buys pace, technology and warranty rather than greater carrying capacity.
Pick the Audi A3 Sedan 8V if lower purchase price, 4.9 L/100 km economy and its extra driver’s-knee airbag matter more than newer cabin technology.
Pick the Audi A3 Sedan 8Y if you want the 187 hp/320 Nm drivetrain, a 10.1-inch navigation system, parking camera and five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Audi A3 Sedan 8V RM179,900; Audi A3 Sedan 8Y RM338,990.
- Performance: 8V 122 hp, 200 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 9.3 seconds; 8Y 187 hp, 320 Nm and 7.3 seconds.
- Economy and road tax: 8V 4.9 L/100 km and RM70/year; 8Y 6.2 L/100 km and RM372/year.
- Infotainment: 8V 5.8-inch Audi Concert MMI with Bluetooth; 8Y 10.1-inch MMI Navigation plus with touch, Audi connect and smartphone interface.
- Parking kit: 8V has four rear sensors and no reverse camera; 8Y has six front and six rear sensors plus a reverse camera.
- Warranty: 8V gets four years/120,000 km; 8Y gets five years with unlimited mileage.
8V
- RM159,090 less to buy.
- 4.9 L/100 km rated economy and RM70 annual road tax.
- Seven airbags, including a driver’s knee airbag.
- 122 hp and 200 Nm leave it 2.0 seconds slower to 100 km/h.
- No reverse camera, front parking sensors or navigation.
- Four-year/120,000 km warranty is shorter.
8Y
- 187 hp, 320 Nm and a 7.3-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 10.1-inch navigation, Virtual Cockpit and smartphone interface.
- Reverse camera, 12 parking sensors and five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
- Costs RM159,090 more.
- Rated at 6.2 L/100 km, versus 4.9 L/100 km.
- RM372 annual road tax and six airbags, versus RM70 and seven airbags.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM179,900✓ | RM338,990 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM70✓ | RM372 |
| 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 | 1,395 cc | 1,984 cc |
| Horsepower | 122 hp at 5,000 rpm | 187 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 200 Nm at 1,400 rpm | 320 Nm at 1,500 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 76.5 mm × 76.5 mm | 82.5 mm × 92.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Dry) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | S tronic | 7-speed S tronic Transmission |
| Gears | 7 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | BorgWarner | BorgWarner |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.3 seconds | 7.3 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 4.9 L/100 km✓ | 6.2 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 205 km/h | 240 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 114 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,456 mm | 4,495 mm |
| Width | 1,796 mm | 1,816 mm |
| Height | 1,416 mm | 1,425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,637 mm | 2,636 mm |
| Weight | 1,325 kg | 1,535 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 50 litres | 51 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 425 litres | 425 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/45R17 | 225/45R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/45R17 | 225/45R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | — | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" 5-Parallel-Spoke Style Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" 5-Parallel-Spoke Style Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Comfort Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 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 | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available for front passenger seat and two outer rear seats | Available on front passenger seat and two outer rear passenger seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Lane Departure Warning, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-Xenon Projector | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED with Sequential Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 2 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 5.8" Audi Concert Radio MMI system with Bluetooth | 10.1" MMI Navigation plus with MMI touch, Audi connect, Audi smartphone interface and 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 | Manual Key | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Audi Virtual Cockpit |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 120,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 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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8V vs 8Y FAQ
Is the Audi A3 Sedan 8V or Audi A3 Sedan 8Y better?
The Audi A3 Sedan 8Y is better for performance and equipment, with 187 hp, 320 Nm, a reverse camera and a 10.1-inch navigation system. The 8V is the stronger cost-focused choice thanks to its far lower price, 4.9 L/100 km rating and RM70 road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Audi A3 Sedan 8Y costs RM159,090 more than the Audi A3 Sedan 8V. That buys 65 hp, 120 Nm, a two-second quicker 0-100 km/h time, newer infotainment, camera-based parking assistance and a longer warranty.
Which A3 Sedan is cheaper to run?
The Audi A3 Sedan 8V has the lower rated fuel consumption at 4.9 L/100 km versus 6.2 L/100 km, and its annual road tax is RM70 versus RM372. Both use petrol, seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmissions and front-wheel drive.
