Compare 2018 Audi A3 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $34,950 | $34,700 | $40,750 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $32,504 | $32,271 | $38,400 |
| Destination | $975 | $995 | $995 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | Dual | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-dash |
| Compass | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/metal-look | Urethane | Leather/metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | N/A | Front |
| Ashtray | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Overhead Console | N/A | Mini With Storage | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Remote Trunk Release | Mechanical | Power | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | N/A | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather/metal-look | Leather/metal-look |
| Air Compressor | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 4 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 10-way Power | 10-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 10-way Power | 10-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center Sliding |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Fixed | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Memory | N/A | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Rear Seats | 40-20-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench | Full Bench |
| Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru | With Pass-thru | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Fixed | 2 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Leather | MB-Tex Leatherette | Leatherette |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | Glove Box Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Speakers | 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Amplifier | Standard | 450W | Standard |
| Equalizer | Automatic | N/A | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | SIDEGUARD | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | N/A |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | Mbrace | BMW Assist ECall |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | N/A |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Headlights | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Xenon Plus | Halogen | LED Low/high Beam |
| Exterior Light Control | Programmable | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cornering Lights | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| LED Taillights | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Audi Parking System Plus | Parking Pilot | Park Distance Control |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Immobilizer IV | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Audi Active Lane Assist | Lane Keeping Assist | Lane Departure Warning |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Blind Spot Sensor | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (12 Month/10,000 Mileage), Accessories (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 12 Months/10,000 Miles | N/A | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Fixed |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Grille Trim | Black W/chrome Surround | With Chrome Bar | Black W/chrome Surround |
| Fog/driving Lights | Rear | Rear | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st And 2nd Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A |
| Convertible Top | N/A | N/A | Power |
| Convertible Roof Glass Rear Window | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Spoiler | Lip | Lip | N/A |
| Front Tires | P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS | P225/45HR17.0 BSW Run-flat AS | P205/50HR17.0 BSW Run-flat AS |
| Tires - Rear | N/A | N/A | 245/35YR10 |
| Wheels | 17" Silver Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum | 17" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | N/A | N/A |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | Intercooled Turbo | Intercooled Turbo |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Quattro All Wheel | 4MATIC All Wheel | Rear-wheel |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Servotronic | Standard | Servotronic |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Ride Control | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Adaptive Suspension | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | S Tronic | Standard | Standard |
| Transmission | S Tronic 6-spd Auto-shift Man W/OD | 7-spd Auto-shift Man W/OD | 8-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 4.77 | 3.46 | 2.81 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 175.5 " | 182.3 " | 174.7 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.7 " | 70.0 " | 69.8 " |
| Exterior Height | 55.7 " | 56.6 " | 55.6 " |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 220 @ 4,500 Rpm | 208 @ 5,500 Rpm | 248 @ 5,200 Rpm |
| Torque | 258 @ 1,600 Rpm | 258 @ 1,250 Rpm | 258 @ 1,450 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 24 Mpg | 24 Mpg | 24 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 31 Mpg | 32 Mpg | 34 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.5 Seconds | 10.0 Seconds | 7.7 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.7 Seconds | 17.0 Seconds | 15.8 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 86 Mph | 80 Mph | 87 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 62 Mph | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.25/3.65 " | 3.27/3.62 " | 3.23/3.72 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,362 Lbs. | 3,395 Lbs. | 3,680 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,564 Lbs. | 4,334 Lbs. | 4,431 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | N/A | 2,028 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | N/A | 2,491 Lbs. |
| Payload | 1,102 Lbs. | 1,070 Lbs. | 679 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 " | 106.3 " | 105.9 " |
| Front Track | 61.2 " | 60.9 " | 59.9 " |
| Rear Track | 60.1 " | 60.8 " | 61.3 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.1 '' | 18.1 '' | 17.9 '' |
| Ground Clearance | N/A | 3.9 " | 5.5 " |
| Drag Coefficient | .30 | .29 | .33 |
| Front Legroom | 41.2 " | 40.2 " | 41.5 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.1 " | 27.1 " | 31.8 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.6 " | 38.2 " | 40.5 " |
| Rear Headroom | 36.4 " | 35.4 " | 37.0 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.8 " | 56.0 " | 54.4 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 53.0 " | 53.2 " | 42.2 " |
| Luggage Volume | 10.0 Cu.ft. | 13.1 Cu.ft. | 11.8 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 10.0 Cu.ft. | 13.1 Cu.ft. | 11.8 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 14.5 Gal. | 14.8 Gal. | 13.7 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Good | Below Average | Below Average |
| Cost Per Mile | $0.84 | $0.93 | $1.03 |
| Depreciation | $20,886 | $22,449 | $27,173 |
| Fees and Taxes | $2,749 | $2,863 | $3,302 |
| Fuel Cost | $4,332 | $5,477 | $5,303 |
| Insurance | $5,981 | $5,773 | $6,692 |
| Maintenance | $3,427 | $4,575 | $3,018 |
| Repairs | $1,416 | $1,595 | $1,735 |
| Opportunity Costs | $289 | $319 | $334 |
| Total Cost | $42,147 | $46,292 | $51,347 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Overall | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Side | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Driver's | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Side - Pole | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Side - Barrier | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Front | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | good | acceptable | good |
| Driver Torso | acceptable | good | good |
| Overall Evaluation | good | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Hip/Thigh | good | good | good |
| Structure and Safety Cage | good | good | acceptable |
| Lower Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Overall Side | good | good | good |
| Roof Strength | good | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | acceptable | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Ease of Use | acceptable | good | good |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
