Verdict
The B9 is about 40% cheaper, the B9 Facelift is 39% more powerful, while the B9 uses 25% less fuel. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM206,525✓ | RM346,051 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM70✓ | 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 | 1,395 cc | 1,984 cc |
| Horsepower | 150 hp at 5,000 rpm | 245 hp at 5,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 250 Nm at 1,500 rpm | 380 Nm at 1,600 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 74.5 mm × 80 mm | 82.5 mm × 92.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed S-tronic | 7-speed S-tronic |
| Gears | 7 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | BorgWarner | BorgWarner |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.5 seconds | 5.8 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 5.3 L/100 km✓ | 7.1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 122 g/km✓ | 141 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,726 mm | 4,762 mm |
| Width | 1,842 mm | 1,847 mm |
| Height | 1,427 mm | 1,428 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm | 2,820 mm |
| Weight | 1,375 kg | 1,545 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 54 litres | 58 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 480 litres✓ | 460 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/50R17 | 245/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/50R17 | 245/40R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook Ventus S1 Evo2 | Hankook Ventus S1 evo |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-Link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" 10-spoke alloy | 18" 10-spoke Dynamic Style Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" 10-spoke alloy | 18" 10-spoke Dynamic Style Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Comfort suspension | Audi drive select (adaptive comfort suspension) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| ANCAP | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-Xenon Projector | Adaptive LED headlights with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED with Sequential Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function for Driver |
| 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 |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Manual rear door window shades |
| Audio | 7.0" MMI Radio Plus, Audi Sound System with 10 Speakers, 180 watts | 10.1" MMI Navigation Plus with MMI Touch, Audi Sound System with 10 Speakers, 180 watts |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | All four windows, auto up and down with anti-pinch | All 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | 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.
