Audi A3 Sedan vs Hyundai Ioniq 6 N
Verdict
The Audi A3 Sedan is the smaller, cheaper petrol sedan at RM338,990, and its 187 hp, 320 Nm 2.0 litre with front-wheel drive does 0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N costs RM110,898 more, but its dual-motor all-wheel drive set-up makes a different kind of case: 601 hp, 3.2 seconds to 100 km/h and a 257 km/h top speed. For Malaysia, the Audi is easier to place and has a 425-litre boot; the Hyundai asks for EV charging access and pays back with 487 km of range.
Pick the Audi A3 Sedan if you want the lower purchase price, petrol refuelling and a more compact C-segment sedan footprint.
Pick the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N if you want the huge step up in acceleration, all-wheel drive and a 487 km EV range.
Key differences
- Price: Audi A3 Sedan RM338,990; Hyundai Ioniq 6 N RM449,888
- Power and drive: Audi 187 hp, front-wheel drive; Hyundai 601 hp, all-wheel drive
- 0-100 km/h: Audi 7.3 seconds; Hyundai 3.2 seconds
- Energy use: Audi 6.2 L/100km with a 51-litre tank; Hyundai 84.0 kWh battery with 487 km range
- Size: Audi 4,495 mm long with a 2,636 mm wheelbase; Hyundai 4,935 mm long with a 2,965 mm wheelbase
- Safety and warranty: Audi 6 airbags and 5-year warranty; Hyundai 6 airbags, AEB and 8-year warranty
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 338,990✓ | RM 449,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 1,984 cc | Dual motor |
| Power | 187 hp | 601 hp✓ |
| Torque | 320 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.3 s | 3.2 s✓ |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 257 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.2 L/100km | — |
| Battery | — | 84.0 kWh |
| EV range | — | 487 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,495 mm | 4,935 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,940 mm |
| Height | 1,425 mm | 1,495 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,636 mm | 2,965 mm |
| Boot space | 425 L | — |
| Fuel tank | 51 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 8✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 372✓ | RM 1,440 |
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.
A3 Sedan
- RM110,898 cheaper to buy
- Petrol engine with 6.2 L/100km figure
- 425-litre boot is stated
- Much slower at 7.3 seconds to 100 km/h
- No AEB listed
- Shorter 5-year warranty
Ioniq 6 N
- 601 hp and 3.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- All-wheel drive
- 487 km EV range from an 84.0 kWh battery
- RM449,888 price is a big step up
- Larger body may be harder to place in tight parking
- Boot space and torque figures are not stated
A3 Sedan vs Ioniq 6 N FAQ
Is the Audi A3 Sedan or Hyundai Ioniq 6 N better?
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N is better for performance, with 601 hp and 0-100 km/h in 3.2 seconds. The Audi A3 Sedan is the more sensible buy on price, size and petrol convenience.
What is the price difference?
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N costs RM110,898 more than the Audi A3 Sedan, at RM449,888 versus RM338,990.
Which one is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N is far quicker, taking 3.2 seconds. The Audi A3 Sedan takes 7.3 seconds, so the gap is 4.1 seconds.