Audi A3 vs. BMW 230
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Highlights
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$40,100
Starting MSRP
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$42,200
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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26 City / 35 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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201 hp
Horsepower
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255 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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All Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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4
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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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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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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255 @ 5000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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221 @ 1600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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295 @ 1550
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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8-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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26 City / 35 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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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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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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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
Front Wheel Size
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18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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17 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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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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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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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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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Suspension
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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
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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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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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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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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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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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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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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5
Passenger Capacity
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4
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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88 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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37 in
Front Head Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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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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37 in
Second Head Room
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35 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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32 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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53 in
Second Shoulder Room
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52 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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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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108 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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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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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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56 in
Height, Overall
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55 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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63 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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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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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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11 ft³
Trunk Volume
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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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Weight & Capacity
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3,417 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,519 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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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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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 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
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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15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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14 gal
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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Safety
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Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
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Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
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Automatic Emergency Braking
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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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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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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
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Audi A3 or the 2026 BMW 230?
The 2026 BMW 230 is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Audi A3 with 30 MPG combined versus 28 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Audi A3 or the 2026 BMW 230?
The 2026 Audi A3 is cheaper than the 2026 BMW 230 with a $40,100 starting MSRP versus a $42,200 starting MSRP.
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