Model Compare
Comparing the "2017 BMW 230" and "2017 Audi A3"
Overview
MSRP
$33,150
$31,200
MPG (Combined)
28
29
Engine
248-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (premium)
186-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (premium)
Transmission
6-speed manual w/OD ,
8-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
7-speed auto-shift manual w/OD and auto-manual
Drivetrain
RWD
FWD
Seats
4
5
Consumer Rating
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Pricing
List Price
$34,145
$32,150
MSRP
$33,150
$31,200
Invoice Price
$31,330
$29,016
Destination Charge
$995
$950
Fuel Economy
Combined MPG
28
29
City MPG
24
26
Highway MPG
35
35
Convenience
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not available
Available
Compass
Not available
Available
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
Driver and passenger
Driver and passenger
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
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
3
1
Retained Accessory Power
Standard
Standard
Dome Light
Fade
Fade
Glovebox Light
Standard
Standard
Map Light
Front
Front & rear
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
Not available
Rearview Mirror
Day-night
Day-night
Rear Window Defogger
Standard
Standard
Floor Mats
Carpeted front & rear
Carpeted front & rear
USB Ports
Standard
Available: Audi advanced key
Hands Free Auto-Opening Liftgate/Trunk
Not available
Not available
Proximity Key
Standard
Available: Audi advanced key
Specifications
Length
174.7 "
175.5 "
Wheelbase
105.9 "
103.8 "
Front Track
59.9 "
61.2 "
Rear Track
61.3 "
60.1 "
Width
69.8 "
70.7 "
Turning Radius
17.9 '
18.1 '
Height
55.8 "
55.7 "
Horsepower
248 @ 5,200 rpm
186 @ 4,400 rpm
Torque
258 @ 1,450 rpm
221 @ 1,600 rpm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal.
13.2 gal.
Bore and Stroke
3.23 / 3.72 "
3.25 / 3.65 "
Drag Coefficient
.29
.30
Curb Weight
3,373 lbs.
3,197 lbs.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
4,266 lbs.
4,068 lbs.
Maximum Trailer Weight
Not available
Not available
Passenger Volume
Not available
Not available
Front Legroom
41.5 "
41.2 "
Front Headroom
40.1 "
39.6 "
Front Hip Room
Not available
Not available
Front Shoulder Room
54.4 "
54.8 "
Rear Legroom
33.0 "
35.1 "
Rear Headroom
36.5 "
36.4 "
Rear Hip Room
Not available
Not available
Rear Shoulder Room
53.4 "
53.0 "
Maximum Luggage Volume
13.8 cu.ft.
12.3 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume
13.8 cu.ft.
12.3 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume Seats Folded
Not available
Not available
Maximum Interior Cargo Volume
13.8 cu.ft.
12.3 cu.ft.
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