Verdict
The A3 Sedan is about 22% cheaper, while the Vito Tourer is 10% more powerful. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
The Vito Tourer Select 121 (RM435,000) sits above every A3 Sedan variant here, so the verdict compares the closest-priced pairing — use the selectors above to match any two trims.
What the A3 Sedan has over the Vito Tourer
What the Vito Tourer has over the A3 Sedan
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The Vito Tourer's wheelbase is 794 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The Vito Tourer is 112 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM338,990✓ | RM435,000 |
| Body type | Sedan | MPV |
| Segment | C-Segment | Commercial |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM372✓ | RM436 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM3,460/mo✓ | RM4,440/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM9,127✓ | RM11,623 |
| Fuel / year (est.) | RM2,468 | — |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM12.34 | — |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM59,832 | — |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,984 cc | 1,991 cc |
| Horsepower | 187 hp at 6,000 rpm | 208 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 320 Nm at 1,500 rpm | 350 Nm at 1,300 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 82.5 mm × 92.8 mm | 83 mm × 92 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 9.8 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed S tronic Transmission | 9G-TRONIC |
| Gears | 7 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | BorgWarner | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.3 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | 6.2 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,495 mm | 5,370 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,928 mm |
| Height | 1,425 mm | 1,958 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,636 mm | 3,430 mm |
| Weight | 1,535 kg | 3,100 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 51 litres | 70 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 10 |
| Boot Space | 425 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 225/45R17 | 225/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/45R17 | 225/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Dunlop Econodrive |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | 26 inch | 28 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | 19 inch | 18 inch |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Spain (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 17" 5-Parallel-Spoke Style Alloy | 17" 5-twin-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" 5-Parallel-Spoke Style Alloy | 17" 5-twin-spoke Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Comfort Suspension | — |
| 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 | 10 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on front passenger seat and two outer rear passenger seats | Available for Rear Passenger Seats in 2nd and 3rd Row |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, Active Brake Assist |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Lane Departure Warning, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | Attention Assist |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Sequential Indicators | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding and Sliding 2nd Row, Captain Seats 3rd Row, Folding and Sliding 4th Row Bench |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 2 Front USB | 1 Front, 2 Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Rear |
| Audio | 10.1" MMI Navigation plus with MMI touch, Audi connect, Audi smartphone interface and Audi sound system | 7" Touchscreen Audio 30 with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Foot-operated |
| Convenience Notes | Audi Virtual Cockpit | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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The A3 Sedan carries a 5-year manufacturer warranty against 2 years for the Vito Tourer.
