Verdict
The Eletre is 44% more powerful, the Eletre has a 22% bigger boot, while the Eletre is about 18% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
What the A7 Sportback has over the Eletre
What the Eletre has over the A7 Sportback
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The Eletre's wheelbase is 93 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The Eletre is 227 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the Eletre: 688 litres against 535.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM609,900 | RM499,000✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,118 | RM1,440✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM6,225/mo | RM5,095/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM16,204 | RM13,222✓ |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | RM2,905 | RM1,659✓ |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM14.53 | RM8.29✓ |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM106,135 | RM81,603✓ |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | — | 5.1 hours |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | — | 20 min |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,995 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 340 hp at 5,200 rpm | — |
| Torque | 500 Nm at 1,370 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 6 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 84.5 mm × 89 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 11.2 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 16 hp | 603 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 60 Nm | 710 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 0.5 kWh | 112 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | — | 600 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 350 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed S tronic Transmission | — |
| Gears | 7 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Volkswagen AG | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.3 seconds | 4.5 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 7.3 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 258 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 165 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,969 mm | 5,103 mm |
| Width | 1,908 mm | 2,135 mm |
| Height | 1,422 mm | 1,630 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,926 mm | 3,019 mm |
| Weight | 1,890 kg | 2,490 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 73 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 535 litres | 688 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/40R20 | 255/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/40R20 | 285/40R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Michelin Pilot Sport EV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbone | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Audi Sport Double-arm Alloy | 20" 5-spoke Aero Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Audi Sport Double-arm Alloy | 20" 5-spoke Aero Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Dampers, Dynamic All-wheel Steering | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 10 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags, Front Center Airbags and Front Knee Airbags) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Electronic 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 rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Audi pre safe rear | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors with Cornering Lights and Auto High Beam | Projector LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sliding Sunroof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Front USB | 2 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (30 colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | MMI navigation plus with 10.1" Upper Touchscreen, 8.6" Lower Touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System | 15.1" Touchscreen with Lotus Hyper OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 15-speaker KEF Reference Audio |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Automatic with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Boot Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, with Surround View |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Soft-close Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/200,000 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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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How long does charging take?
The Eletre's 112.0 kWh battery takes about 5.1 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 20 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 350 kW peak.