2017 Audi A3 Sedan vs. 2016 BMW ActiveHybrid 5

Image Comparison

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What is the main difference between A3 Sedan and ActiveHybrid 5?

Two Sedans with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the starting price, horsepower, market segment, fuel economy, and ground shadow size. First of all, the 2017 Audi A3 Sedan is priced $30,900 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2016 BMW ActiveHybrid 5. Also, the 2016 ActiveHybrid 5 has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2017 A3 Sedan gets 2 more mpg. In addition, the A3 Sedan has a slightly smaller body than the ActiveHybrid 5. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
  • 3.0 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
MSRP
MSRP
$31,200
$62,100
Engine
Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
3.0L Inline-6 Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
186 hp
335 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
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5.7 sec
City MPG
City MPG
26 MPG
23 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
35 MPG
30 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
29 MPG
26 MPG
Width
Width
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82.4 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
70.7 in
73.2 in
Length
Length
175.5 - 175.7 in
193.4 in
Height
Height
55.7 in
57.6 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
103.8 in
116.9 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
86.2 - 86.3 ft2
98.3 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.6 in
40.5 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.2 in
41.4 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
54.8 in
58.3 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
36.4 in
38.3 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
35.1 in
35.3 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
53 in
56.2 in

Costs

2017 Audi A3 Sedan

2016 BMW ActiveHybrid 5

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,950 - $2,100
$2,700
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$249 (2017 Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI Premium FWD)
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Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$13,913 - $14,063
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