2016 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron vs. 2015 BMW i3
2016 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron vs. 2015 BMW i3 - Front Left Comparison
2016 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron vs. 2015 BMW i3 - Rear Right Comparison
2016 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron vs. 2015 BMW i3 - Dashboard Comparison
2016 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron vs. 2015 BMW i3 - Side Comparison2015 BMW i3
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What is the main difference between A3 Sportback e-tron and i3?
Two Hatchbacks with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the fuel economy, market segment, starting price, horsepower, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy. First of all, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2016 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron, which is $4,500 less than the base MSRP of the 2015 BMW i3. Also, the 2016 A3 Sportback e-tron has a more powerful engine and gets 83.5 mpg less than the 2015 i3. In addition, comparing the dimensions we see that the A3 Sportback e-tron is slightly larger, although it's shorter than the i3. And then, the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron seats one more passenger than the BMW i3. Among similarities are the body structure and market segment.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- 1.4 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
- Auto, RWD
MSRP
MSRP
$37,900
$42,400
Engine
Engine
1.4L Inline-4 Turbo + Electric Motor
Horsepower
Horsepower
204 hp
170 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
7.6 sec
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City MPG
City MPG
81 - 86 MPGe
137 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
86 - 87 MPGe
111 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
83 - 86 MPGe
124 MPG
Width
Width
77.4 in
80.3 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
70.3 in
69.9 in
Length
Length
169.8 in
157.4 in
Height
Height
56.1 in
62.1 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
103.5 in
101.2 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
82.9 ft2
76.4 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
4
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
36.9 in
39.6 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.2 in
40.5 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
54.8 in
54.8 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.5 in
37.2 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
35.4 in
31.9 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
52.9 in
50.4 in
Costs
2016 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
2015 BMW i3
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,800 - $2,000
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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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