Audi A3 alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the Audi A3, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

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Alternative models

These models are frequently compared with the Audi A3 and are good next research steps.

from $52,400

Genesis GV60

Price : 52,400 - 69,900 $
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Electric
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel, Rear Wheel
Power HP : 225 - 429 HP
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 258 - 446 lb-ft
Model : GV60
Modell : Advanced AWD, Performance AWD, Standard RWD, Standard AWD
Trim Level : Advanced AWD, Performance AWD, Standard RWD, Standard AWD
Curb weight : 4,537 - 4,890 lbs
Length : 177.8 in.
Width : 74.4 in.
Height : 62 in.
Brand : Genesis

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Quick data check: Genesis GV60

considerably cheaper
markedly lighter
considerably more power

from $48,500

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Price : 48,500 - 86,100 $
Body Type : 4MATIC Sedan, Sedan
Engine Type : Plug-In Hybrid,
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel, Rear Wheel
Power HP : 255 - 671 HP
FuelEconomy City : 20 - 26 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 28 - 36 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 295 - 752 lb-ft
Model : C-Class
Modell : AMG C 63 S E Performance Sedan, AMG C 43 4MATIC Sedan, C 300 Sedan, C 300 4MATIC Sedan
Trim Level : AMG C 63 S E Performance Sedan, AMG C 43 4MATIC Sedan, C 300 Sedan, C 300 4MATIC Sedan
Engine Displacement : 2 L
Curb weight : 3,825 - 4,165 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 17.4 gal
Trunk Volume : 9.8 - 12.6 cu. ft.
Length : 187 - 190.6 in.
Width : 74.4 - 77.4 in.
Height : 56 - 57 in.
Brand : Mercedes-Benz

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Quick data check: Mercedes-Benz C-Class

visibly cheaper
somewhat more efficient
moderately lighter
substantially more power
somewhat more trunk space

from $23,000

Subaru Impreza

Price : 23,000 - 27,900 $
Body Type : Hatchback
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel
Power HP : 152 - 182 HP
FuelEconomy City : 26 - 27 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 33 - 34 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2024
Torque : 145 - 178 lb-ft
Model : Impreza
Modell : AWD, Sport AWD, RS AWD
Trim Level : AWD, Sport AWD, RS AWD
Engine Displacement : 2 - 2.5 L
Curb weight : 3,171 - 3,275 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 16.6 gal
Length : 176.2 in.
Width : 70.1 in.
Height : 58 in.
Brand : Subaru

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Quick data check: Subaru Impreza

very slightly more power
barely more efficient
substantially cheaper
barely lighter

from $43,000

Mercedes-Benz GLA

Price : 43,000 - 58,100 $
Body Type : SUV, 4MATIC
Engine Type :
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Front Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 221 - 302 HP
FuelEconomy City : 22 - 25 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 28 - 34 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 258 - 295 lb-ft
Model : GLA
Modell : GLA 250 SUV, GLA 250 4MATIC SUV, AMG GLA 35 4MATIC SUV
Trim Level : GLA 250 SUV, GLA 250 4MATIC SUV, AMG GLA 35 4MATIC SUV
Engine Displacement : 2 L
Curb weight : 3,450 - 3,653 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 13.5 gal
Length : 173.6 - 174.6 in.
Width : 72.2 - 72.8 in.
Height : 62 - 63 in.
Brand : Mercedes-Benz

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Quick data check: Mercedes-Benz GLA

clearly cheaper
somewhat more efficient
only slightly lighter
visibly more power

from $37,400

Audi Q3

Price : 37,400 - 42,600 $
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel
Power HP : 184 - 228 HP
FuelEconomy City : 20 - 22 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 28 - 29 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 221 - 251 lb-ft
Model : Q3
Modell : Premium 40 TFSI quattro, Premium Plus 40 TFSI quattro, S line Premium 45 TFSI quattro, S line Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro
Trim Level : Premium 40 TFSI quattro, Premium Plus 40 TFSI quattro, S line Premium 45 TFSI quattro, S line Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro
Engine Displacement : 2 L
Curb weight : 3,902 - 3,913 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 15.9 gal
Length : 176.6 in.
Width : 72.8 in.
Height : 62 in.
Brand : Audi

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Quick data check: Audi Q3

very slightly cheaper
clearly more efficient
slightly lighter
moderately more power

from $28,700

Toyota Camry

Price : 28,700 - 36,400 $
Body Type : Sedan
Engine Type : Hybrid
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Front Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 208 - 232 HP
FuelEconomy City : 44 - 53 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 43 - 53 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2,024 - 2,025
Torque : 163 lb-ft
Model : Camry
Modell : LE (Natl), SE (Natl), XLE (Natl), XSE (Natl), LE AWD (Natl), SE AWD (Natl), XLE AWD (Natl), XSE AWD (Natl), Hybrid LE CVT (Natl), Hybrid SE CVT (Natl), Hybrid SE Nightshade CVT (Natl), Hybrid XLE CVT (Natl), Hybrid XSE CVT (Natl)
Trim Level : LE (Natl), SE (Natl), XLE (Natl), XSE (Natl), LE AWD (Natl), SE AWD (Natl), XLE AWD (Natl), XSE AWD (Natl), Hybrid LE CVT (Natl), Hybrid SE CVT (Natl), Hybrid SE Nightshade CVT (Natl), Hybrid XLE CVT (Natl), Hybrid XSE CVT (Natl)
Engine Displacement : 2.5 L
Curb weight : 3,450 - 3,682 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 13 - 13.2 gal
Trunk Volume : 15.1 cu. ft.
Length : 192.1 - 193.5 in.
Width : 72.4 in.
Height : 56 in.
Brand : Toyota

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Quick data check: Toyota Camry

very slightly lighter
clearly cheaper
slightly more power
clearly more efficient
clearly more trunk space

Direct comparisons

These comparison pages show the Audi A3 head-to-head against similar models.

Genesis GV60

Audi A3

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

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