Verdict
The A5 GP uses 7% less fuel. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM136,492✓ | RM137,620 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM55 | RM55 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 8-valve SOHC with direct fuel injection and turbocharger | 8-valve SOHC with direct fuel injection and turbocharger |
| Capacity | 1,197 cc | 1,197 cc |
| Horsepower | 103 hp at 5,000 rpm | 103 hp at 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 175 Nm at 1,550 rpm | 175 Nm at 1,550 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 71 mm × 75.6 mm | 71 mm × 75.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Dry) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Dry) |
| Transmission Name | 7-Speed DSG | 7-Speed DSG |
| Gears | 7 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | BorgWarner | BorgWarner |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.9 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 5.9 L/100 km | 5.5 L/100 km✓ |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Co2 | 137 g/km | 137 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,278 mm | 4,278 mm |
| Width | 1,808 mm | 1,808 mm |
| Height | 1,486 mm | 1,486 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,537 mm | 2,537 mm |
| Weight | 1,297 kg | 1,297 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 55 litres | 55 litres |
| Doors | 3 | 3 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 310 litres | 310 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R16 | 215/60R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R16 | 215/60R16 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | — | Bridgestone Turanza ER300 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Mexico (CBU) | Mexico (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| ANCAP | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 4 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side) | 4 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | 4 three-point | 4 three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on rear passenger seats | Available on rear passenger seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | Normal Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustment | Manual Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 50:50 Split-Folding | 50:50 Split-Folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual air-con | Manual Air-con |
| Power Sockets | 1 front | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 front, 1 rear | 2 Front, 1 Rear |
| Audio | RCD 310 radio with CD/MP3/WMA playback, AUX-in, iPhone/iPod connectivity | 5.8" Composition Colour touchscreen radio with CD/MP3/WMA playback and 8 speakers |
| 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 | Manual key |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | — | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited✓ | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 3 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.
