Verdict
The Audi A3 Sedan costs RM338,990, against RM449,888 for the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N, leaving a RM110,898 gap. The Audi is the rational lower-cost petrol sedan: its 6.2 L/100 km rating and RM372 annual road tax matter. But the Hyundai brings 601 hp, 740 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 3.2-second 0-100 km/h time, versus 187 hp, 320 Nm, front-wheel drive and 7.3 seconds. Its 84 kWh battery, 487 km range and 350 kW DC charging make it the far more serious performance EV, if the higher purchase price and RM1,440 road tax suit your budget.
Pick the Audi A3 Sedan if you want the RM110,898 cheaper petrol option with lower RM372 annual road tax, powered front seats with driver memory and built-in navigation.
Pick the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N if you want 601 hp, 740 Nm, all-wheel drive, a 487 km EV range and far more driver-assistance equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Audi A3 Sedan RM338,990; Hyundai Ioniq 6 N RM449,888.
- Power and torque: Audi A3 Sedan 187 hp and 320 Nm; Hyundai Ioniq 6 N 601 hp and 740 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Audi A3 Sedan 7.3 seconds; Hyundai Ioniq 6 N 3.2 seconds.
- Driveline: Audi A3 Sedan front-wheel drive; Hyundai Ioniq 6 N all-wheel drive.
- Road tax per year: Audi A3 Sedan RM372; Hyundai Ioniq 6 N RM1,440.
- Warranty: Audi A3 Sedan five years/unlimited mileage; Hyundai Ioniq 6 N eight years/160,000 km, including an eight-year/160,000 km battery warranty.
A3 Sedan
- RM110,898 lower purchase price
- 6.2 L/100 km rated economy and RM372 annual road tax
- Powered front seats with driver memory, navigation and a 425-litre boot
- 187 hp and 320 Nm trail the Hyundai's 601 hp and 740 Nm
- 7.3-second 0-100 km/h time is 4.1 seconds slower
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot information system or adaptive cruise control
Ioniq 6 N
- 601 hp, 740 Nm and a 3.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- 84 kWh battery, 487 km range, 350 kW DC charging and 3.6 kW V2L
- Autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control with steering assist and a 360-degree monitor
- RM110,898 more expensive and RM1,068 higher annual road tax
- Manual front-seat adjustment versus the Audi's powered front seats with driver memory
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM338,990✓ | RM449,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM372✓ | RM1,440 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing | E-GMP platform, 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,984 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 187 hp | — |
| Torque | 320 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 82.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 601 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 740 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 84 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 487 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 350 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.6 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed S tronic Transmission | — |
| Gears | 7 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | BorgWarner | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.3 seconds | 3.2 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 6.2 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h | 257 km/h✓ |
| 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 |
| Weight | 1,535 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 51 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 425 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 225/45R17 | 275/35R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/45R17 | 275/35R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Pirelli P Zero Elect |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Korea (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" 5-Parallel-Spoke Style Alloy | 20" Forged Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" 5-Parallel-Spoke Style Alloy | 20" Forged Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Comfort Suspension | Electronically Controlled Suspension with N Torque Distribution |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, 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 | Manual for rear doors | Manual 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 passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Lane Departure Warning, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Sequential Indicators | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Manual Adjustable with Heating and Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-Folding with Heating Function |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Front, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 2 Front USB | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 10.1" MMI Navigation plus with MMI touch, Audi connect, Audi smartphone interface and Audi sound system | 12.3" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Voice Control and 8-speaker Bose 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 Pop-out Door Handles |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activated with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes, Remote Smart Parking Assist 2 |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Audi Virtual Cockpit | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 160,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 8 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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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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 outright pace, EV range and active safety, with 601 hp, 487 km range and autonomous braking. The Audi A3 Sedan is the better choice if lower purchase cost, lower road tax and petrol refuelling suit your use.
What is the price difference?
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N costs RM110,898 more than the Audi A3 Sedan.
Which has the stronger warranty?
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N has the stronger cover: eight years or 160,000 km, plus an eight-year/160,000 km battery warranty. The Audi A3 Sedan has a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.