Verdict
The Audi A7 Sportback C8 costs RM609,900 against RM457,494 for the Audi A7 Sportback 4G PI, a RM152,406 jump that brings 340 hp, 500 Nm and a 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time versus 252 hp, 370 Nm and 6.7 seconds. It also adds blind-spot monitoring, pedestrian and cyclist detection, surround-view camera and a 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen system. But the outgoing car is 120 kg lighter, uses 0.5 L/100 km less on the rated cycle and has air suspension plus heated and ventilated front seats. For Malaysian ownership costs, the C8’s RM2,118 annual road tax is far above the 4G PI’s RM372.
Pick the Audi A7 Sportback 4G PI if lower purchase cost, RM372 annual road tax, 6.8 L/100 km consumption and air suspension matter more than newer driver assistance.
Pick the Audi A7 Sportback C8 if you want the much stronger 340 hp hybrid-assisted powertrain, 5.3-second acceleration and its far fuller safety and infotainment kit.
Key differences
- Price: Audi A7 Sportback 4G PI RM457,494; Audi A7 Sportback C8 RM609,900.
- Power and torque: 4G PI 252 hp and 370 Nm; C8 340 hp and 500 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: 4G PI 6.7 seconds; C8 5.3 seconds.
- Rated fuel consumption and CO2: 4G PI 6.8 L/100 km and 155 g/km; C8 7.3 L/100 km and 165 g/km.
- Kerb weight and fuel tank: 4G PI 1,770 kg and 65 litres; C8 1,890 kg and 73 litres.
- Wheels: 4G PI 19-inch alloys on 255/40R19 tyres; C8 20-inch Audi Sport alloys on 255/40R20 Pirelli P Zero tyres.
4G PI
- RM152,406 less to buy.
- Air suspension with Audi Drive Select damping control.
- Heated and ventilated front seats, plus rear side airbags.
- 252 hp and 370 Nm leave it 1.4 seconds slower to 100 km/h.
- No blind-spot monitoring, autonomous emergency braking or collision warning.
- Older 8.0-inch MMI system lacks Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
C8
- 340 hp, 500 Nm and a 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Blind-spot monitoring, collision warning and autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection.
- Dual touchscreens, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio.
- RM152,406 higher purchase price and RM2,118 annual road tax.
- Rated consumption is 7.3 L/100 km versus 6.8 L/100 km.
- No air suspension or ventilated front seats.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM457,494✓ | RM609,900 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM372✓ | RM2,118 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharger with variable valve timing | 24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 1,984 cc | 2,995 cc |
| Horsepower | 252 hp | 340 hp✓ |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 500 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 82.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 11.2 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 16 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | — | 60 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 0.5 kWh |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed S-tronic | 7-speed S tronic Transmission |
| Gears | 7 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | BorgWarner | Volkswagen AG |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.7 seconds | 5.3 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 6.8 L/100 km✓ | 7.3 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Co2 | 155 g/km✓ | 165 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,969 mm | 4,969 mm |
| Width | 1,911 mm | 1,908 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,422 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,914 mm | 2,926 mm |
| Weight | 1,770 kg | 1,890 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 73 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 530 litres | 535 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/40R19 | 255/40R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/40R19 | 255/40R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | — | Pirelli P Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Double Wishbone |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 20" Audi Sport Double-arm Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 20" Audi Sport Double-arm Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Audi Drive Select with damping control system - Auto/Comfort/Dynamic/Efficiency mode | Adaptive Dampers, Dynamic All-wheel Steering |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric 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 Front Passenger Seat and Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Audi pre safe rear |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED headlights | LED Projectors with Cornering Lights and Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function, Heated and Ventilated | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sliding Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Rear | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (30 colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered rear sun shade | — |
| Audio | 8.0" MMI navigation plus with MMI Touch, 6 CD/MP3 player with Bose 14-speaker, 472 watt Sound System | MMI navigation plus with 10.1" Upper Touchscreen, 8.6" Lower Touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen Premium 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 |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot with soft close function | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with Surround View Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Soft close function, all doors | Soft-close Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
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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4G PI vs C8 FAQ
Is the Audi A7 Sportback 4G PI or Audi A7 Sportback C8 better?
The Audi A7 Sportback C8 is better equipped and substantially quicker, with 340 hp, 500 Nm and more active safety equipment. The 4G PI makes more sense when lower purchase cost, road tax, consumption and air suspension are priorities.
What is the price difference?
The Audi A7 Sportback C8 costs RM152,406 more than the Audi A7 Sportback 4G PI. That gap buys 88 hp, 130 Nm, a 1.4-second faster 0-100 km/h time, active safety additions and newer infotainment.
Which Audi A7 has lower running costs?
The Audi A7 Sportback 4G PI has the lower rated fuel use at 6.8 L/100 km versus 7.3 L/100 km, lower CO2 at 155 g/km versus 165 g/km, and much lower annual road tax: RM372 against RM2,118.