2018 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron vs. 2021 Tesla Model 3

Image Comparison

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What is the main difference between A3 Sportback e-tron and Model 3?

Although there are some similarities, these two are different in most aspects such as model year, body structure, powertrain, fuel economy, market segment, and ground shadow size. First of all, a major difference is in the body structure and in the size of the vehicles. The 2018 A3 Sportback e-tron is a Hatchback and is slightly smaller than the 2021 Model 3, which is a Sedan. Also, the A3 Sportback e-tron, which runs on , is more fuel efficient; it gets 93.6 more mpg than the Model 3, being a electric vehicle, . Among similarities are the market segment, starting price, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 1.4 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
  • Auto, RWD
MSRP
MSRP
$39,500
$37,990
Engine
Engine
1.4L Inline-4 Turbo + Electric Motor
Electric Motor
Horsepower
Horsepower
204 hp
N/A hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
7.6 sec
City MPG
City MPG
81 MPGe
118 - 150 MPGe
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
86 MPGe
107 - 133 MPGe
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
83 MPGe
113 - 142 MPGe
Width
Width
77.4 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
70.3 in
72.8 in
Length
Length
169.7 in
184.8 in
Height
Height
56.1 in
56.4 - 56.8 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
103.5 in
113.2 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
82.8 ft2
93.4 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.7 in
40.3 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.2 in
42.7 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
54.8 in
56.3 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.5 in
37.7 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
35.4 in
35.2 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
52.9 in
54 in

Costs

2018 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

2021 Tesla Model 3

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,950
$500 - $650
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$289 (2018 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron 1.4 TFSI PHEV Premium)
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Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$15,353
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