Verdict
The RM110,898 gap is vast, but it buys a radically quicker electric sedan: the Ioniq 6 N has dual motors producing 601 hp and 740 Nm, reaches 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds and adds 487 km of EV range from its 84 kWh battery. Its 350 kW DC capability, 800V architecture and 3.6 kW V2L suit buyers prepared for EV charging. The Audi remains the more compact choice for town use at 4,495 mm long, and its 187 hp 2.0-litre turbo petrol returns a rated 6.2 L/100 km. But the Hyundai is far better equipped and much faster.
A3 Sedan
Pick the Audi A3 Sedan if RM338,990, a 4,495 mm-long body and petrol refuelling suit your daily routine better than EV charging.
Ioniq 6 N
Pick the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N if you can pay RM449,888 for 601 hp, 740 Nm, 487 km EV range and a much fuller driver-assistance package.
Key differences
- Price: Audi A3 Sedan RM338,990; Hyundai Ioniq 6 N RM449,888.
- Performance: Audi A3 Sedan 187 hp, 320 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds; Hyundai Ioniq 6 N 601 hp, 740 Nm and 3.2 seconds.
- Powertrain: Audi A3 Sedan has a 1,984 cc turbo petrol engine and front-wheel drive; Hyundai Ioniq 6 N has two motors and all-wheel drive.
- Energy use: Audi A3 Sedan is rated at 6.2 L/100 km with a 51-litre tank; Hyundai Ioniq 6 N has an 84 kWh battery and 487 km EV range.
- Dimensions: Audi A3 Sedan is 4,495 mm long and 1,816 mm wide; Hyundai Ioniq 6 N is 4,935 mm long and 1,940 mm wide.
- Road tax: Audi A3 Sedan RM372 yearly; Hyundai Ioniq 6 N RM1,440 yearly.
A3 Sedan
- RM110,898 less to buy.
- More compact at 440 mm shorter and 124 mm narrower.
- Power-adjustable front seats with driver memory.
- 187 hp and 7.3-second 0-100 km/h time trail the Hyundai's 601 hp and 3.2 seconds.
- No blind-spot monitoring, autonomous braking or lane-keeping steering correction.
- Front-wheel drive versus the Hyundai's all-wheel drive.
Ioniq 6 N
- 601 hp, 740 Nm and 3.2-second 0-100 km/h pace.
- 84 kWh battery, 487 km range, 350 kW DC charging and 3.6 kW V2L.
- Adaptive cruise control with steering assist, 360-degree monitor and Remote Smart Parking Assist 2.
- Costs RM110,898 more.
- RM1,440 annual road tax versus RM372.
- 440 mm longer and 124 mm wider than the Audi.
| 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 | E-GMP platform, 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,984 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 187 hp at 6,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 320 Nm at 1,500 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 82.5 mm × 92.8 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 | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (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 the more capable car on specification, with 601 hp, AWD, a 3.2-second 0-100 km/h time and active safety equipment the Audi lacks. Choose the Audi if its RM110,898 lower price and smaller dimensions matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N costs RM449,888, which is RM110,898 more than the RM338,990 Audi A3 Sedan.
Which has lower annual road tax?
The Audi A3 Sedan has lower annual road tax at RM372. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N is RM1,440 per year, a difference of RM1,068.
