Verdict
The C8 uses 11% less fuel, the C8 is 9% more powerful, while the 4G is about 4% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM584,900✓ | RM609,900 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,118 | RM2,118 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, supercharged with variable valve timing | 24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 2,995 cc | 2,995 cc |
| Horsepower | 310 hp at 5,500 rpm | 340 hp at 5,200 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 440 Nm at 2,900 rpm | 500 Nm at 1,370 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 6 | V 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 84.5 mm × 89 mm | 84.5 mm × 89 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 | 5.6 seconds | 5.3 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 8.2 L/100 km | 7.3 L/100 km✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Co2 | 190 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" 5-arm Y Design Alloy | 20" Audi Sport Double-arm Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" 5-arm Y Design 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 | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side) | 6 (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 | — | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Audi pre safe rear |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-Xenon Projector | 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 | 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 | 6.5" MMI radio plus, 6 CD/MP3 player with Bose 14-speaker, 600 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 | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 120,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 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.