Verdict
The facelift costs RM8,626 more, yet both Q2s use a 150 hp/250 Nm 1.4-litre turbo, drive the front wheels and reach 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds. Its eight-speed Tiptronic, Matrix LED projectors and Audi virtual cockpit are the tangible gains. The older Mk1 counters with a 7-speed S tronic and a lower 5.3 L/100 km rated consumption against 6.1 L/100 km. For Malaysian buyers, choose on night-time lighting and cabin display rather than expecting extra pace, room or safety hardware.
Pick the Audi Q2 Mk1 if lower purchase cost and its 5.3 L/100 km rated economy matter more than Matrix LED headlamps and a virtual cockpit.
Pick the Audi Q2 Mk1 Facelift if you will use the Matrix LED projectors, Audi virtual cockpit and eight-speed Tiptronic enough to justify the RM8,626 gap.
Key differences
- Price: RM219,900 vs RM228,526.
- Transmission: 7-speed S tronic wet dual-clutch automatic vs 8-speed Tiptronic conventional automatic.
- Gears: 7 vs 8.
- Rated fuel economy: 5.3 L/100 km vs 6.1 L/100 km.
- Headlamps: LED projectors vs Matrix LED projectors with Dynamic Light Design and dynamic turn signals.
- Instrument display: full LCD monitor vs Audi virtual cockpit.
Mk1
- RM8,626 lower price.
- 5.3 L/100 km rated economy, versus 6.1 L/100 km.
- Same 150 hp, 250 Nm and 8.5-second 0-100 km/h time.
- LED projector headlamps lack the facelift's Matrix LED system.
- No Audi virtual cockpit.
- Seven-speed S tronic has one fewer ratio than the facelift's eight-speed Tiptronic.
Mk1 Facelift
- Matrix LED projectors with Dynamic Light Design and dynamic turn signals.
- Audi virtual cockpit.
- Eight-speed Tiptronic conventional automatic.
- Costs RM8,626 more.
- Rated consumption is 6.1 L/100 km, against 5.3 L/100 km for the Mk1.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM219,900✓ | RM228,526 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM100 | RM100 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,395 cc | 1,395 cc |
| Horsepower | 150 hp | 150 hp |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 74.5 mm | 74.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | 10 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed S-tronic | 8-speed Tiptronic |
| Gears | 7 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Audi AG | Audi AG |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.5 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 5.3 L/100 km✓ | 6.1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 212 km/h | 212 km/h |
| Co2 | 122 g/km | 122 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,191 mm | 4,191 mm |
| Width | 1,794 mm | 1,794 mm |
| Height | 1,508 mm | 1,508 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,595 mm | 2,595 mm |
| Weight | 1,280 kg | 1,280 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 50 litres | 50 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 405 litres | 405 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R17 | 215/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R17 | 215/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Primacy 3 | Michelin Primacy 3 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" 5 Spoke Alloy | 17" 5-arm Y-style Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" 5 Spoke Alloy | 17" 5-arm Y-style Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Comfort suspension | Comfort suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| ANCAP | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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 | Electric for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on front passenger seat and two outer rear passenger seats | Available on front passenger seat and two outer rear passenger seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Matrix LED Projectors with Dynamic Light Design and Dynamic Turn Signals |
| Taillamps | LED Combination with Dynamic Turn Signals | LED Combination with Dynamic Turn Signals |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear | 1 Front, 1 Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 8.3" MMI Navigation Plus, Audi Sound System with 10 Speakers, 180 watts | 8.3" MMI Navigation Plus, Audi Sound System with 10 Speakers, 180 watts |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Audi virtual cockpit |
| 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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Mk1 vs Mk1 Facelift FAQ
Is the Audi Q2 Mk1 or Audi Q2 Mk1 Facelift better?
The facelift is better for its Matrix LED headlamps, Audi virtual cockpit and eight-speed Tiptronic. The Mk1 is the rational choice if those items are not priorities, because output, acceleration, dimensions, boot space and safety ratings are unchanged.
What is the price difference?
The Audi Q2 Mk1 Facelift costs RM8,626 more than the Mk1: RM228,526 versus RM219,900.
Does the facelift go faster or use less fuel?
No. Both make 150 hp and 250 Nm, hit 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds and top out at 212 km/h. The Mk1 has the better rated fuel figure at 5.3 L/100 km, compared with 6.1 L/100 km.