Audi A3 vs. BMW 228 Gran Coupe
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Highlights
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$40,100
Starting MSRP
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$40,000
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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24 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
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27 City / 39 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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201 hp
Horsepower
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241 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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All Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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2.0 L/121
Displacement
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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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Displacement
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201 @ 4800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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241 @ 4500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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221 @ 1600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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295 @ 1500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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7-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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7-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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24 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
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27 City / 39 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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P225/45HR17
Rear Tire Size
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P225/45HR18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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P225/45HR17
Front Tire Size
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P225/45HR18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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17 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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17 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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18 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Suspension
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Suspension Type - Front
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Steering
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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38 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Measurements
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37 in
Front Head Room
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N/A
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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56 in
Height, Overall
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57 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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177 in
Length, Overall
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179 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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53 in
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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N/A
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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N/A
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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91 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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11 ft³
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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104 in
Wheelbase
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105 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,417 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Safety
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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-
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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-
Blind Spot Monitor
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Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Backup Camera
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Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
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-
Automatic Emergency Braking
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Automatic Emergency Braking
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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320
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Audi A3 or the 2027 BMW 228 Gran Coupe?
The 2027 BMW 228 Gran Coupe is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Audi A3 with 31 MPG combined versus 28 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Audi A3 or the 2027 BMW 228 Gran Coupe?
The 2027 BMW 228 Gran Coupe is cheaper than the 2026 Audi A3 with a $40,000 starting MSRP versus a $40,100 starting MSRP.
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