Audi A3 Sedan: 8V Facelift vs 8Y
Verdict
This is new versus outgoing with a big mechanical step. The Audi A3 Sedan 8Y gets a 1,984 cc engine with 187 hp and 320 Nm, so it is quicker to 100 km/h at 7.3 seconds and runs a wet dual-clutch automatic. The Audi A3 Sedan 8V Facelift is slower at 8.2 seconds, but its 1,395 cc engine is much thriftier at 4.9 L/100 km and road tax is only RM70. The RM107,900 gap is hard to ignore for a front-drive sedan with the same 425-litre boot.
Pick the Audi A3 Sedan 8V Facelift if lower running costs, 4.9 L/100 km economy and RM70 road tax matter more than outright pace.
Pick the Audi A3 Sedan 8Y if you want the stronger 187 hp and 320 Nm engine, quicker 7.3-second sprint and wet dual-clutch gearbox.
Key differences
- Price: Audi A3 Sedan 8V Facelift RM231,090; Audi A3 Sedan 8Y RM338,990
- Engine output: Audi A3 Sedan 8V Facelift 147 hp/250 Nm; Audi A3 Sedan 8Y 187 hp/320 Nm
- Acceleration: Audi A3 Sedan 8V Facelift 0-100 km/h in 8.2 s; Audi A3 Sedan 8Y in 7.3 s
- Fuel economy: Audi A3 Sedan 8V Facelift 4.9 L/100 km; Audi A3 Sedan 8Y 6.2 L/100 km
- Size: Audi A3 Sedan 8V Facelift 4,458 mm long and 1,796 mm wide; Audi A3 Sedan 8Y 4,495 mm long and 1,816 mm wide
- Road tax: Audi A3 Sedan 8V Facelift RM70/year; Audi A3 Sedan 8Y RM372/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 231,090✓ | RM 338,990 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,395 cc | 1,984 cc |
| Power | 147 hp | 187 hp✓ |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 320 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Dry) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.2 s | 7.3 s✓ |
| Top speed | 224 km/h | 240 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.9 L/100km✓ | 6.2 L/100km |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 114 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,458 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 |
| Boot space | 425 L | 425 L |
| Fuel tank | 50 L | 51 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 70✓ | RM 372 |
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.
8V Facelift
- Lower purchase price by RM107,900
- Better rated economy at 4.9 L/100 km
- Much cheaper RM70 annual road tax
- Less power at 147 hp and 250 Nm
- Slower 8.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Dry dual-clutch automatic versus the 8Y’s wet unit
8Y
- Stronger 1,984 cc engine with 187 hp and 320 Nm
- Quicker 7.3-second 0-100 km/h run
- Higher 240 km/h top speed
- Costs RM338,990 before insurance considerations
- Higher 6.2 L/100 km fuel use
- Annual road tax rises to RM372
8V Facelift vs 8Y FAQ
Is the Audi A3 Sedan 8V Facelift or Audi A3 Sedan 8Y better?
The Audi A3 Sedan 8Y is better for performance, with 187 hp, 320 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds. The Audi A3 Sedan 8V Facelift is better for cost control, with 4.9 L/100 km economy and RM70 annual road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Audi A3 Sedan 8V Facelift is RM231,090, while the Audi A3 Sedan 8Y is RM338,990. That makes the newer 8Y RM107,900 more expensive.
Do both Audi A3 Sedan generations have the same boot space?
Yes. Both the Audi A3 Sedan 8V Facelift and Audi A3 Sedan 8Y have a 425-litre boot, so the newer car does not buy you extra luggage capacity.