2016 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron vs. 2016 BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo

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What is the main difference between A3 Sportback e-tron and 3 Series Gran Turismo?

Two Hatchbacks with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the horsepower, fuel economy, market segment, starting price, ground shadow size, and height. First of all, there is a $5,100 difference in the base MSRP. The 2016 BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo has a higher starting price than the 2016 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron. Also, the 2016 3 Series Gran Turismo has a more powerful engine and gets 12.5 mpg less than the 2016 A3 Sportback e-tron. In addition, the A3 Sportback e-tron body is slightly smaller than the 3 Series Gran Turismo, and in addition to that, it's also shorter. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 1.4 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$37,900
$43,000
Engine
Engine
1.4L Inline-4 Turbo + Electric Motor
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
204 hp
240 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
7.6 sec
6.1 sec
City MPG
City MPG
81 - 86 MPGe
22 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
86 - 87 MPGe
33 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
83 - 86 MPGe
26 MPG
Width
Width
77.4 in
80.6 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
70.3 in
72.0 in
Length
Length
169.8 in
190.0 in
Height
Height
56.1 in
59.4 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
103.5 in
115.0 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
82.9 ft2
95 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
36.9 in
41.3 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.2 in
42.0 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
54.8 in
55.2 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.5 in
38.3 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
35.4 in
39.2 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
52.9 in
54.1 in

Costs

2016 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

2016 BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,800 - $2,000
$2,700 - $3,050
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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2016 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron vs. 2016 BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo - Front Left Comparison2016 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron vs. 2016 BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo - Front Left Comparison
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2016 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron vs. 2016 BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo - Dashboard Comparison2016 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron vs. 2016 BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo - Dashboard Comparison
2016 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron vs. 2016 BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo - Side Comparison2016 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron vs. 2016 BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo - Side Comparison
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