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Comparing the "2018 Audi A3" and "2018 BMW 230"
Overview
MSRP
$31,950
$34,950
MPG (Combined)
29
28
Engine
186-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (premium)
248-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (premium)
Transmission
7-speed auto-shift manual w/OD and auto-manual
6-speed manual w/OD ,
8-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
Drivetrain
FWD
RWD
Seats
5
4
Consumer Rating
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Pricing
List Price
$32,925
$35,945
MSRP
$31,950
$34,950
Invoice Price
$29,714
$33,005
Destination Charge
$975
$995
Fuel Economy
Combined MPG
29
28
City MPG
26
24
Highway MPG
35
35
Convenience
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Available
Available
Compass
Available
Not available
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
Driver and passenger
Driver and passenger
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather/metal-look
Gear Shift Knob Trim
Leather/metal-look
Leather/metal-look
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Standard
Standard
Clock
In-dash
In-dash
12-Volt DC Power Outlet
1
3
Retained Accessory Power
Standard
Standard
Dome Light
Fade
Fade
Glovebox Light
Standard
Standard
Map Light
Front & rear
Front
Cargo Light
Standard
Standard
Cupholders
Front and rear
Front and rear
Programmable Garage-Door Opener
Available
Available
Voice Recorder
Not available
Not available
Tire Mobility Kit
Not available
Available
Rearview Mirror
Day-night
Day-night
Rear Window Defogger
Standard
Standard
Floor Mats
Carpeted front & rear
Carpeted front & rear
USB Ports
Available: Audi advanced key
Standard
Hands Free Auto-Opening Liftgate/Trunk
Not available
Not available
Proximity Key
Available: Audi advanced key
Standard
Specifications
Length
175.5 "
174.7 "
Wheelbase
103.8 "
105.9 "
Front Track
61.2 "
59.9 "
Rear Track
60.1 "
61.3 "
Width
70.7 "
69.8 "
Turning Radius
18.1 '
17.9 '
Height
55.7 "
55.8 "
Horsepower
186 @ 4,400 rpm
248 @ 5,200 rpm
Torque
221 @ 1,600 rpm
258 @ 1,450 rpm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal.
13.7 gal.
Bore and Stroke
3.25 / 3.65 "
3.23 / 3.72 "
Drag Coefficient
.30
.30
Curb Weight
3,197 lbs.
3,373 lbs.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
4,068 lbs.
4,266 lbs.
Maximum Trailer Weight
Not available
Not available
Passenger Volume
Not available
Not available
Front Legroom
41.2 "
41.5 "
Front Headroom
39.6 "
40.1 "
Front Hip Room
Not available
Not available
Front Shoulder Room
54.8 "
54.4 "
Rear Legroom
35.1 "
33.0 "
Rear Headroom
36.4 "
36.5 "
Rear Hip Room
Not available
Not available
Rear Shoulder Room
53.0 "
53.4 "
Maximum Luggage Volume
12.3 cu.ft.
13.8 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume
12.3 cu.ft.
13.8 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume Seats Folded
Not available
Not available
Maximum Interior Cargo Volume
12.3 cu.ft.
13.8 cu.ft.
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