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2018 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron 1.4T PHEV Prestige FWD
2021 BMW i3 120 Ah RWD
$39,500 Starting Price (MSRP)
8.5 / 10
$44,450 Starting Price (MSRP)
8.3 / 10
Sub-Model A3 Sportback e-tron Sub-Model i3
Make Audi Make BMW
Model A3 Model i3
Model Year 2018 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron Model Year 2021 BMW i3
Year 2018 Year 2021
MSRP $39,500 MSRP $44,450
Engine 1.4L Turbo Inline-4 Plug-in Hybrid Engine Electric
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission 6-Speed Automatic Transmission Single Speed Automatic
Horsepower 204 hp Horsepower 170 hp
Torque 258 lb-ft Torque 184 lb-ft
Combined 36 MPG Combined 113 MPGE
Fuel Tank Capacity 10.6 gallons Fuel Tank Capacity N/A
Steering Type Rack-Pinion Steering Type Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter 35.8 ft Turning Diameter 32.4 ft
Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels
Front Suspension Strut Front Suspension Strut
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Rear Suspension Multi-Link
Head-Up Display Not Available Head-Up Display Not Available
Navigation System Standard Navigation System Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard
Power Liftgate Not Available Power Liftgate Not Available
Power Mirror(s) Standard Power Mirror(s) Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available Adaptive Cruise Control Optional
Automatic Parking Not Available Automatic Parking Optional
Climate Control Standard Climate Control Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Cruise Control Not Available Cruise Control Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s) Standard Heated Front Seat(s) Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel Not Available Heated Steering Wheel Not Available
Keyless Start Standard Keyless Start Standard
Keyless Entry Standard Keyless Entry Standard
A/C Standard A/C Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Standard Multi-Zone A/C Standard
Rear A/C Not Available Rear A/C Not Available
Power Driver Seat Standard Power Driver Seat Not Available
Power Passenger Seat Standard Power Passenger Seat Not Available
Remote Engine Start Not Available Remote Engine Start Not Available
Remote Trunk Release Standard Remote Trunk Release Not Available
Seat Memory Not Available Seat Memory Not Available
Seat-Massage Not Available Seat-Massage Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available Universal Garage Door Opener Optional
Telematics Not Available Telematics Standard
Navigation from Telematics Not Available Navigation from Telematics Not Available
Bucket Seats Standard Bucket Seats Standard
Cloth Seats Not Available Cloth Seats Standard
Leather Seats Standard Leather Seats Standard
Leather Steering Wheel Standard Leather Steering Wheel Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available Premium Synthetic Seats Standard
Vinyl Seats Not Available Vinyl Seats Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available Woodgrain Interior Trim Standard
Sun/Moonroof Standard Sun/Moonroof Optional
HD Radio Standard HD Radio Not Available
Satellite Radio Standard Satellite Radio Standard
MP3 Player Standard MP3 Player Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Auxiliary Audio Input Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Bluetooth Connection Standard
Premium Sound System Standard Premium Sound System Optional
Entertainment System Not Available Entertainment System Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Optional
Smart Device Integration Standard Smart Device Integration Standard
WiFi Hotspot Standard WiFi Hotspot Optional
Seating Capacity 5 seater Seating Capacity 4 seater
Curb Weight 3,616 lbs Curb Weight 2,972 lbs
Wheelbase 103.5 in Wheelbase 101.2 in
Front Wheel Size 17" x 7.5" Front Wheel Size 19" x 5"
Rear Wheel Size 17" x 7.5" Rear Wheel Size 19" x 5.5"
Front Tire P225/45HR17 Front Tire P155/70R19
Rear Tire P225/45HR17 Rear Tire P175/60R19
Front Width 60.7 in Front Width 61.9 in
Max Width 70.3 in Max Width 69.9 in
Height 56.1 in Height 62.9 in
Length 169.7 in Length 158.3 in
Front Seat Headroom 38.7 in Front Seat Headroom 39.6 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room 54.8 in Front Seat Shoulder Room 53.6 in
Front Seat Leg Room 41.2 in Front Seat Leg Room 40.5 in
Rear Seat Headroom 37.5 in Rear Seat Headroom 37.2 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room 52.9 in Rear Seat Shoulder Room 49.2 in
Rear Seat Leg Room 35.4 in Rear Seat Leg Room 31.9 in
City N/A City 124 MPGE
Highway N/A Highway 102 MPGE
Battery Size N/A Battery Size 42.2 kWh