Verdict
The Mk3 is about 24% cheaper, the Mk3 uses 11% less fuel, while the Mk3 is 8% more powerful. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM355,000 | RM270,701✓ |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Sports Car | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM372 | RM372 |
| 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 | 1,984 cc | 1,984 cc |
| Horsepower | 211 hp | 230 hp✓ |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 370 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 82.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.6 | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 6 speed S-tronic | S tronic |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | BorgWarner | BorgWarner |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6 seconds | 5.9 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 7.1 L/100 km | 6.3 L/100 km✓ |
| Top Speed | 245 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 164 g/km | 146 g/km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,187 mm | 4,177 mm |
| Width | 1,842 mm | 1,832 mm |
| Height | 1,353 mm | 1,353 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,468 mm | 2,505 mm |
| Weight | 1,360 kg | 1,335 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 50 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 3 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 292 litres | 305 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/35R19 | 245/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/35R19 | 245/40R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | — | Continental ContiSportContact 5 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Hungary (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" 5-arm Rotor Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" 5-arm Rotor Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 4 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | — | Available for front passenger seat and two rear seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-Xenon Projector | Bi-xenon projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 50:50 Split-folding | 50:50 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 1 Front |
| Audio | Audi Concert radio, CD/MP3 player with 9 speakers (140 watt) | 12.3" Audi virtual cockpit, MMI radio with MMI touch, Audi Sound System with 9 speakers (155 watts) |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless Push Start |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | 120,000 km✓ | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 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.