2020 Audi A3 Sedan vs. 2018 Lexus IS 300

Image Comparison

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What is the main difference between A3 Sedan and IS 300?

Two Sedans with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the model year, starting price, horsepower, fuel economy, and ground shadow size. First of all, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2020 Audi A3 Sedan, which is $4,910 less than the base MSRP of the 2018 Lexus IS 300, which is two model years older. Also, the 2018 IS 300 has a more powerful engine than the 2020 A3 Sedan, and it gets 3.5 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. And finally, the A3 Sedan has a slightly smaller body than the IS 300. 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
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
  • 3.5 L, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$33,300
$38,210
Engine
Engine
2.0 L/121
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
184 hp
241 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
6.9 sec
City MPG
City MPG
27 MPG
22 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
36 MPG
32 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
30 MPG
26 MPG
Width
Width
79.8 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
70.7 in
71.3 in
Length
Length
175.5 - 175.7 in
184.3 in
Height
Height
55.7 in
56.3 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
103.8 in
110.2 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
86.2 - 86.3 ft2
91.3 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
36.5 in
38.2 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.2 in
44.8 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
54.8 in
55.9 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
36.1 in
36.9 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
35.1 in
32.2 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
53 in
53.4 in

Costs

2020 Audi A3 Sedan

2018 Lexus IS 300

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,900 - $2,300
$2,700 - $3,150
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$230 (2020 Audi A3 Sedan Premium 40 TFSI)
$159 (2018 Lexus IS IS 300 RWD)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$3,999
$3,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$14,179 - $14,579
$12,423 - $12,873
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