Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, the Audi A3 Sedan’s RM110,898 saving and RM372 annual road tax versus RM1,440 make a substantial case for petrol ownership. But the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N is in another performance class: 601 hp and 740 Nm cut 0-100 km/h to 3.2 seconds, against 187 hp, 320 Nm and 7.3 seconds. Its 84 kWh battery, 487 km range and 350 kW DC rate suit buyers with reliable charging. Choose the Audi for the lower financial commitment; choose Hyundai for pace and EV hardware.
Pick the Audi A3 Sedan if you want the far lower purchase outlay, lower road tax and power-adjustable front seats with driver’s memory.
Pick the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N if 3.2-second performance, all-wheel drive, EV charging capability and a fuller driver-assistance suite matter more than cost.
Key differences
- Price: Audi A3 Sedan RM338,990; Hyundai Ioniq 6 N RM449,888.
- Power and acceleration: Audi 187 hp, 320 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds; Hyundai 601 hp, 740 Nm and 3.2 seconds.
- Driveline: Audi front-wheel drive with a seven-speed dual-clutch; Hyundai all-wheel drive with a single-ratio automatic.
- Size: Audi is 4,495 mm long and 1,816 mm wide; Hyundai is 4,935 mm long and 1,940 mm wide.
- Warranty: Audi gets five years with unlimited mileage; Hyundai gets eight years/160,000 km plus an eight-year/160,000 km battery warranty.
- Road tax: Audi RM372 per year; Hyundai RM1,440 per year.
A3 Sedan
- RM110,898 cheaper to buy.
- RM372 annual road tax.
- Power-adjustable front seats with driver’s memory and a 425-litre boot.
- 187 hp and 7.3-second 0-100 km/h time trail the Hyundai’s 601 hp and 3.2 seconds.
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot information system or adaptive cruise control.
- No EV range, DC charging or V2L capability.
Ioniq 6 N
- 601 hp, 740 Nm and all-wheel drive.
- 84 kWh battery, 487 km range and up to 350 kW DC charging.
- Adaptive cruise control with steering assist, 360-degree monitor and Remote Smart Parking Assist 2.
- Costs RM110,898 more and has RM1,068 higher annual road tax.
- At 4,935 mm long and 1,940 mm wide, it is substantially larger than the Audi.
- Manual front-seat adjustment versus the Audi’s powered front seats with driver’s memory.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM338,990✓ | RM449,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM372✓ | RM1,440 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing | — |
| Capacity | 1,984 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 187 hp | — |
| Torque | 320 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 82.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 601 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 740 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 84 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 487 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 350 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.6 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed S tronic Transmission | — |
| Gears | 7 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | BorgWarner | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.3 seconds | 3.2 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 6.2 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h | 257 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,495 mm | 4,935 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,940 mm |
| Height | 1,425 mm | 1,495 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,636 mm | 2,965 mm |
| Weight | 1,535 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 51 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 425 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 225/45R17 | 275/35R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/45R17 | 275/35R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Pirelli P Zero Elect |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Korea (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" 5-Parallel-Spoke Style Alloy | 20" Forged Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" 5-Parallel-Spoke Style Alloy | 20" Forged Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Comfort Suspension | Electronically Controlled Suspension with N Torque Distribution |
| 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 | Manual for rear doors | Manual 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 outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Lane Departure Warning, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Sequential Indicators | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Manual Adjustable with Heating and Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-Folding with Heating Function |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Front, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 2 Front USB | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 10.1" MMI Navigation plus with MMI touch, Audi connect, Audi smartphone interface and Audi sound system | 12.3" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Voice Control and 8-speaker Bose 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 with Pop-out Door Handles |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activated with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes, Remote Smart Parking Assist 2 |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| 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✓ | 160,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 8 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/160,000 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.
Used A3 Sedan & Ioniq 6 N for sale
A3 Sedan vs Ioniq 6 N FAQ
Is the Audi A3 Sedan or Hyundai Ioniq 6 N better?
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N is better for outright performance, EV range and driver-assistance equipment. The Audi A3 Sedan is the better choice for buyers prioritising a much lower purchase cost, lower road tax and a smaller footprint.
What is the price difference?
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N costs RM110,898 more than the Audi A3 Sedan: RM449,888 versus RM338,990.
Which one is quicker and easier to charge?
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N is much quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds versus 7.3 seconds. It has an 84 kWh battery, 487 km range, 11 kW AC charging and up to 350 kW DC charging; the Audi is petrol-powered.
