Audi A4 vs Audi A3 Sportback Compare price, expert/user reviews, mpg, engines, safety, cargo capacity and other specs at a glance.

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2023 Audi A4 quattro Premium 40 TFSI AWD

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User Ranking Drivers and owners ranked these cars in 9 categories.

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2023 Audi A4
quattro Premium 40 TFSI AWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$43,961
20 listings nationwide
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2018 Audi A3 Sportback
e-tron 1.4T Premium FWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$26,445
15 listings nationwide

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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2023 Audi A4
quattro Premium 40 TFSI AWD
Natalie Harrington Preview:

The 2023 Audi A4 is a modern, composed compact luxury sedan, outfitted with refined powertrains and the latest in-car technology. The A4 was completely redesigned in 2017 and received ...

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

2023 Audi A4
quattro Premium 40 TFSI AWD
No User Reviews
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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Specs

2023 Audi A4
quattro Premium 40 TFSI AWD
2018 Audi A3 Sportback
e-tron 1.4T Premium FWD
Powertrain 7-Speed Dual Clutch 6-Speed Dual Clutch
Drivetrain
AWD
FWD
Fuel Economy, City
24 MPG
81 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
33 MPG
86 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 15.3 gal 10.5 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Hybrid
Power
201 hp @ 4,200 RPM
204 hp @ 5,000 RPM
Torque
236 lb-ft @ 1,450 RPM
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Cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
12.2:1
10:1
Displacement
2,000 cc
1,400 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.25 in x 3.65 in
2.93 in x 3.15 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 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 41.3 in 41.2 in
Back Legroom 35.7 in 35.4 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 12 cu ft 13.6 cu ft
Maximum Payload 1,014 lbs 1,080 lbs
Exterior
Length 187.5 in 169.7 in
Width 79.6 in 77.4 in
Height 56.2 in 56.1 in
Wheelbase 111 in 103.5 in

Available Options

2023 Audi A4
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

  • 18" Wheel Package
  • Carbon Fiber Spoiler
  • Carbon Fiber Spoiler & Mirror Caps
  • Convenience Package
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

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