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2018 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron 1.4T Premium FWD
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New Car Pricing New listing price comparison and analysis.

2018 Audi A3 Sportback
e-tron 1.4T Premium FWD
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2023 Audi A5 Sportback
quattro Premium 40 TFSI AWD
MSRP
$44,600
Invoice
$41,924
Average Price Paid
$44,600
74 listings nationwide

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2018 Audi A3 Sportback
e-tron 1.4T Premium FWD
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quattro Premium 40 TFSI AWD
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Used Car Pricing Used listing price comparison and analysis.

2018 Audi A3 Sportback
e-tron 1.4T Premium FWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$26,445
15 listings nationwide

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2023 Audi A5 Sportback
quattro Premium 40 TFSI AWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$48,788
5 listings nationwide

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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2018 Audi A3 Sportback
e-tron 1.4T Premium FWD
Andrew Newton Preview:

People shopping for a 2018 Audi A3 have multiple choices: front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive, two-door convertible, and four-door sedan. But what about those looking for a hybrid? Driv...

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2023 Audi A5 Sportback
quattro Premium 40 TFSI AWD
Natalie Harrington Preview:

The 2023 Audi A5 Sportback is the functional five-door variant of the Audi A5 Coupe. It shares the coupe’s fastback design (hence the name), but it adds a second set of doors, providin...

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User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2018 Audi A3 Sportback
e-tron 1.4T Premium FWD
GuruT5L48 writes:
Power Ranked 2018 Honda Accord worse.
"eeak"
Would Buy Ranked 2018 Honda Accord worse.
"weak"
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2023 Audi A5 Sportback
quattro Premium 40 TFSI AWD
No User Reviews

Specs

2018 Audi A3 Sportback
e-tron 1.4T Premium FWD
2023 Audi A5 Sportback
quattro Premium 40 TFSI AWD
Powertrain 6-Speed Dual Clutch 7-Speed Dual Clutch
Drivetrain
FWD
AWD
Fuel Economy, City
81 MPG
24 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
86 MPG
33 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 10.5 gal 15.3 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Gasoline
Power
204 hp @ 5,000 RPM
201 hp @ 4,475 RPM
Torque
--
236 lb-ft @ 1,450 RPM
Cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
10:1
9.6:1
Displacement
1,400 cc
2,000 cc
Bore x Stroke
2.93 in x 3.15 in
3.25 in x 3.65 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard Standard
Rear Side Airbags Standard --
Curtain Airbags Standard Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Overall -- 4 stars
Front Crash Overall -- 4 stars
Front Crash Driver -- 4 stars
Front Crash Passenger -- 4 stars
Side Crash Overall -- 5 stars
Side Barrier Driver -- 5 stars
Side Barrier Passenger -- 5 stars
Side Pole Driver -- 5 stars
Rollover -- 5 stars
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof Standard Standard
Leather Seats Standard Standard
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
CD Player Standard --
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Driver Power Seats Standard Standard
Passenger Power Seats Standard Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 41.2 in 41.3 in
Back Legroom 35.4 in 35.1 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 13.6 cu ft 21.8 cu ft
Maximum Payload 1,080 lbs 1,058 lbs
Exterior
Length 169.7 in 187.3 in
Width 77.4 in 79.9 in
Height 56.1 in 54.6 in
Wheelbase 103.5 in 111.2 in

Available Options

2018 Audi A3 Sportback
e-tron 1.4T Premium FWD

Exterior Colors

  • Brilliant Black
  • Cosmos Blue Metallic
  • FLORETT Silver Metallic
  • Glacier White Metallic
  • Ibis White
  • Monsoon Gray Metallic
  • Mythos Black Metallic
  • Nano Gray Metallic
  • Tango Red Metallic

Option Packages

  • Bang & Olufsen Sound System
  • Sport Package
2023 Audi A5 Sportback
quattro Premium 40 TFSI AWD

Exterior Colors

  • Brilliant Black
  • District Green Metallic
  • FLORETT Silver Metallic
  • Glacier White Metallic
  • Ibis White
  • Manhattan Gray Metallic
  • Mythos Black Metallic
  • NAVARRA Blue Metallic

Option Packages

  • Convenience Package

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