2018 Audi A3 Sedan vs. 2022 BMW 3 Series

Image Comparison

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What is the main difference between A3 Sedan and 3 Series?

Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, market segment, fuel economy, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the model year, starting price, horsepower, and ground shadow size. First of all, the 2018 Audi A3 Sedan is priced $9,500 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2022 BMW 3 Series, which is newer by four model years. Also, the 2018 A3 Sedan produces fewer horsepower than the 2022 3 Series. And finally, the A3 Sedan is slightly smaller than the 3 Series. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, fuel economy, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
MSRP
MSRP
$31,950
$41,450
Engine
Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
2.0 L/122
Horsepower
Horsepower
186 hp
255 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
6.6 sec
City MPG
City MPG
26 MPG
26 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
35 MPG
36 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
29 MPG
30 MPG
Width
Width
77.2 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
70.7 in
71.9 in
Length
Length
175.5 in
185.7 in
Height
Height
55.7 in
56.8 - 57 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
103.8 in
112.2 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
86.2 ft2
92.7 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
36.5 in
38.7 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.2 in
42 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
54.8 in
56 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
36.1 in
37.6 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
35.1 in
35.2 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
53.0 in
54.6 in

Costs

2018 Audi A3 Sedan

2022 BMW 3 Series

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,950 - $2,100
$2,300 - $2,500
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$179 (2018 Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI Premium FWD)
$438 (2022 BMW 3 Series 330i Sedan)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$3,999
$3,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$12,393 - $12,543
$22,067 - $22,267
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