Audi A3 vs Audi A6
Overview | |
Years produced1996-2013 | Years produced1995-Present |
MSRP$38,200 | MSRP$54,100 |
Listings3193 | Listings3244 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.5 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews SummaryFor just a little more money, you can trade the 2025 Audi A3 sedan’s superior performance, nimbler handling, and better fuel economy for the Audi Q3 crossover SUV’s additional interior room, cargo space, and ride height. It’s a deal most people make; Audi sells over three times the number of Q3s that it does A3s. Perhaps changes to the refreshed 2025 A3, including the newly standard Quattro all-wheel-drive (AWD) system and additional standard features, will sway more Audi customers toward the sedan. Verdict: Small, speedy cars like the 2025 Audi A3 are a lot fun. While you can upgrade performance with the Audi S3 or RS 3 models, the standard A3 equipped with the Black Optic Package is a delightful companion on any twisty road. Quality materials, modern tech, and practical packaging make it even better. | |
Reviews SummaryOne of Audi’s four Russian-doll sedans, the redesigned 2019 A6 is both instantly familiar and radically different from its predecessor. Initially available with a single drivetrain choice, and in Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige trim, the new Audi A6 is clearly similar to the vehicle it replaces. But major differences include a completely new approach to the company’s Multi-Media Interface (MMI), a light-electrified hybrid powertrain, and more sophisticated driver-assistance technologies. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 201 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 248 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower201 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower248 hp @ 4300 rpm |
MPG City24 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway32 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 201 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 248 hp I4 |
Torque236 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque273 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower201 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower248 hp @ 4300 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City24 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway32 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space8.3 cu ft | Cargo Space13.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight3461 lbs | Curb Weight4101 lbs |
Height56.2 in | Height57.4 in |
Length177.3 in | Length194.4 in |
Width78.1 in | Width83.1 in |
Wheelbase103.7 in | Wheelbase115.1 in |
Maximum Payload860 lbs | Maximum Payload1102 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1996-2013 | 1995-Present |
MSRP | $38,200 | $54,100 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | 8.5 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | For just a little more money, you can trade the 2025 Audi A3 sedan’s superior performance, nimbler handling, and better fuel economy for the Audi Q3 crossover SUV’s additional interior room, cargo space, and ride height. It’s a deal most people make; Audi sells over three times the number of Q3s that it does A3s. Perhaps changes to the refreshed 2025 A3, including the newly standard Quattro all-wheel-drive (AWD) system and additional standard features, will sway more Audi customers toward the sedan. Verdict: Small, speedy cars like the 2025 Audi A3 are a lot fun. While you can upgrade performance with the Audi S3 or RS 3 models, the standard A3 equipped with the Black Optic Package is a delightful companion on any twisty road. Quality materials, modern tech, and practical packaging make it even better. | One of Audi’s four Russian-doll sedans, the redesigned 2019 A6 is both instantly familiar and radically different from its predecessor. Initially available with a single drivetrain choice, and in Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige trim, the new Audi A6 is clearly similar to the vehicle it replaces. But major differences include a completely new approach to the company’s Multi-Media Interface (MMI), a light-electrified hybrid powertrain, and more sophisticated driver-assistance technologies. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 201 hp I4 | 2.0L 248 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 201 hp @ 5000 rpm | 248 hp @ 4300 rpm |
MPG City | 24 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 32 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 201 hp I4 | 2.0L 248 hp I4 |
Torque | 236 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 273 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | 201 hp @ 5000 rpm | 248 hp @ 4300 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 24 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 32 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | Standard |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 8.3 cu ft | 13.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3461 lbs | 4101 lbs |
Height | 56.2 in | 57.4 in |
Length | 177.3 in | 194.4 in |
Width | 78.1 in | 83.1 in |
Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 115.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 860 lbs | 1102 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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