Verdict
The Audi A3 Sedan 8Y is decisively quicker: its 187 hp and 320 Nm 2.0-litre reaches 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds, against the 8V’s 122 hp, 200 Nm 1.4-litre and 9.3 seconds. But the RM159,090 gap is enormous. The 8V uses 4.9 L/100 km versus 6.2 L/100 km and costs RM70 a year in road tax instead of RM372. For a Malaysian buyer, the newer car’s larger touchscreen, Virtual Cockpit, cameras and five-year unlimited-mileage warranty justify paying more only if those gains matter as much as performance.
Pick the Audi A3 Sedan 8V if a far lower purchase price, 4.9 L/100 km fuel use and RM70 annual road tax matter more than outright pace and newer cabin tech.
Pick the Audi A3 Sedan 8Y if you want 187 hp, 320 Nm, a 7.3-second 0-100 km/h time and modern parking and infotainment equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Audi A3 Sedan 8V RM179,900; Audi A3 Sedan 8Y RM338,990.
- Performance: 8V has 122 hp, 200 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 9.3 seconds; 8Y has 187 hp, 320 Nm and 7.3 seconds.
- Fuel use: 8V is rated at 4.9 L/100 km; 8Y is rated at 6.2 L/100 km.
- Road tax: 8V costs RM70 per year; 8Y costs RM372 per year.
- Infotainment: 8V has a 5.8-inch Bluetooth MMI radio; 8Y has a 10.1-inch touchscreen with navigation, Audi connect and smartphone interface.
- Parking assistance: 8V has four rear sensors and no reverse camera; 8Y has six front and six rear sensors plus a reverse camera.
8V
- RM159,090 less to buy.
- Better rated fuel economy: 4.9 L/100 km.
- Driver knee airbag, front foglamps and hill start assist.
- 122 hp and 200 Nm trail the 8Y’s 187 hp and 320 Nm.
- No reverse camera, front parking sensors, navigation or Virtual Cockpit.
- Four-year/120,000 km warranty versus five years with unlimited mileage.
8Y
- 187 hp, 320 Nm and a 7.3-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 10.1-inch navigation touchscreen, Audi smartphone interface and Virtual Cockpit.
- Front-seat memory, keyless start, paddle shifters and reverse camera.
- Costs RM338,990, RM159,090 more than the 8V.
- Higher rated consumption of 6.2 L/100 km and RM372 annual road tax.
- Lacks the 8V’s driver knee airbag, front foglamps and hill start assist.
| 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 | 187 hp✓ |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 320 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 76.5 mm | 82.5 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 | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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 equipped and much quicker, with 187 hp and 320 Nm versus 122 hp and 200 Nm. The 8V is the sensible choice when purchase cost, 4.9 L/100 km consumption and lower road tax take priority.
What is the price difference?
The Audi A3 Sedan 8Y costs RM338,990 and the Audi A3 Sedan 8V costs RM179,900, a difference of RM159,090.
Which Audi A3 Sedan is cheaper to run?
The Audi A3 Sedan 8V has the lower rated fuel use at 4.9 L/100 km versus 6.2 L/100 km, and its annual road tax is RM70 rather than RM372. Both use petrol and have seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmissions.
