Audi A3 Sedan: 8V vs 8Y
Verdict
At RM338,990 against RM179,900, the Audi A3 Sedan 8Y asks another RM159,090 over the outgoing 8V. The money buys a bigger 1,984 cc engine, 187 hp, 320 Nm and a 7.3-second 0-100 km/h time, so it feels like the quicker car on paper. The 8V counters with 4.9 L/100 km fuel use, RM70 road tax and seven airbags. Space is not the decider: both boots are 425 litres and the wheelbase differs by just 1 mm.
Pick the Audi A3 Sedan 8V if lower fuel use, RM70 road tax and seven airbags matter more than outright pace.
Pick the Audi A3 Sedan 8Y if you want the stronger 187 hp/320 Nm engine, 7.3-second sprint and five-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Audi A3 Sedan 8V RM179,900; Audi A3 Sedan 8Y RM338,990
- Engine output: Audi A3 Sedan 8V 122 hp/200 Nm; Audi A3 Sedan 8Y 187 hp/320 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Audi A3 Sedan 8V 9.3 s; Audi A3 Sedan 8Y 7.3 s
- Fuel economy: Audi A3 Sedan 8V 4.9 L/100 km; Audi A3 Sedan 8Y 6.2 L/100 km
- Road tax: Audi A3 Sedan 8V RM70 a year; Audi A3 Sedan 8Y RM372 a year
- Boot space: Audi A3 Sedan 8V 425 L; Audi A3 Sedan 8Y 425 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 179,900✓ | 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 | 122 hp | 187 hp✓ |
| Torque | 200 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 | 9.3 s | 7.3 s✓ |
| Top speed | 205 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 | 4,456 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 |
| Boot space | 425 L | 425 L |
| Fuel tank | 50 L | 51 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7✓ | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 4 | 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
- Lower 4.9 L/100 km fuel figure
- Cheaper RM70 annual road tax
- Seven airbags versus six
- Slower 9.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- Lower 122 hp and 200 Nm outputs
- Shorter four-year warranty
8Y
- Stronger 187 hp and 320 Nm outputs
- Quicker 7.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- Longer five-year warranty
- Higher 6.2 L/100 km fuel figure
- Costlier RM372 annual road tax
- One fewer airbag than the 8V
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, with 187 hp, 320 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds. The Audi A3 Sedan 8V is better for running costs, using 4.9 L/100 km and costing RM70 a year in road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Audi A3 Sedan 8Y costs RM338,990, while the Audi A3 Sedan 8V is RM179,900. That is a RM159,090 gap.
Do the Audi A3 Sedan 8V and Audi A3 Sedan 8Y have the same boot space?
Yes. Both have a 425-litre boot, so luggage capacity is not a reason to choose one generation over the other.