2018 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron vs. 2018 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, the 2018 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron is priced $4,950 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2018 BMW i3. Also, the 2018 A3 Sportback e-tron has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2018 i3 gets 52.3 more mpg. 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, there is a difference in the number of passengers; the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron seats one more 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
$39,500
$44,450
Engine
Engine
1.4L Inline-4 Turbo + Electric Motor
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
7.2 sec
City MPG
City MPG
81 MPGe
129 MPGe
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
86 MPGe
106 MPGe
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
83 MPGe
118 MPGe
Width
Width
77.4 in
80.3 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
70.3 in
69.9 - 70.5 in
Length
Length
169.7 in
158.1 - 158.3 in
Height
Height
56.1 in
62.6 - 62.9 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
103.5 in
101.2 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
82.8 ft2
76.7 - 77.5 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
4
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.7 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
53.6 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
49.2 in

Costs

2018 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

2018 BMW i3

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,950
$600 - $2,000
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$289 (2018 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron 1.4 TFSI PHEV Premium)
$449 (2018 BMW i3 s 94 Ah)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
$3,000
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$15,353
$19,764 - $21,164
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