2020 Audi A3 Sedan vs. 2018 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel

Image Comparison

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

Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, market segment, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the powertrain, model year, starting price, horsepower, and fuel economy. First of all, the 2020 Audi A3 Sedan is priced $8,450 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2018 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel, which is older by two model years. Also, the 2020 A3 Sedan has a more powerful engine than the 2018 3 Series Sedan Diesel, and it gets 7.5 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, ground shadow size, 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, Diesel, Auto, RWD
MSRP
MSRP
$33,300
$41,750
Engine
Engine
2.0 L/121
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo Diesel
Horsepower
Horsepower
184 hp
180 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
7.4 sec
City MPG
City MPG
27 MPG
31 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
36 MPG
43 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
30 MPG
36 MPG
Width
Width
80.0 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
70.7 in
71.3 in
Length
Length
175.5 - 175.7 in
182.8 in
Height
Height
55.7 in
56.3 - 56.5 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
103.8 in
110.6 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
86.2 - 86.3 ft2
90.5 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
36.5 in
40.3 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.2 in
42.0 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
54.8 in
55.1 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
36.1 in
37.7 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
35.1 in
35.1 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
53 in
55.1 in

Costs

2020 Audi A3 Sedan

2018 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,900 - $2,300
$2,200 - $2,350
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$230 (2020 Audi A3 Sedan Premium 40 TFSI)
$199 (2018 BMW 3 Series 328d Sedan)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$3,999
$3,000
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$14,179 - $14,579
$12,364 - $12,514
2020 Audi A3 Sedan vs. 2018 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel - Front Left Comparison2020 Audi A3 Sedan vs. 2018 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel - Front Left Comparison
2020 Audi A3 Sedan vs. 2018 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel - Rear Right Comparison2020 Audi A3 Sedan vs. 2018 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel - Rear Right Comparison
2020 Audi A3 Sedan vs. 2018 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel - Dashboard Comparison2020 Audi A3 Sedan vs. 2018 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel - Dashboard Comparison
2020 Audi A3 Sedan vs. 2018 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel - Side Comparison2020 Audi A3 Sedan vs. 2018 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel - Side Comparison
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