Audi S3 alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the Audi S3, 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 S3 and are good next research steps.

from $29,000

Mazda MX-5 Miata

Price : 29,000 - 35,200 $
Body Type : Convertible
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Manual, Automatic
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Power HP : 181 HP
FuelEconomy City : 26 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 34 - 35 MPG
Seats : 2
Model Year : 2024
Torque : 151 lb-ft
Model : MX-5 Miata
Modell : Sport Manual, Club Manual, Grand Touring Manual, Grand Touring Auto
Trim Level : Sport Manual, Club Manual, Grand Touring Manual, Grand Touring Auto
Engine Displacement : 2 L
Curb weight : 2,341 - 2,403 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 11.9 gal
Trunk Volume : 4.6 cu. ft.
Length : 154.1 in.
Width : 68.3 in.
Height : 48 in.
Brand : Mazda

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Quick data check: Mazda MX-5 Miata

considerably more power
considerably more trunk space
significantly cheaper
somewhat more efficient
significantly lighter

from $39,000

Tesla Model 3

Price : 39,000 - 47,500 $
Body Type : Sedan
Engine Type : Electric
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Rear Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 271 - 425 HP
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2024
Torque : 310 - 475 lb-ft
Model : Model 3
Modell : RWD *Ltd Avail*, Long Range AWD
Trim Level : RWD *Ltd Avail*, Long Range AWD
Curb weight : 3,862 - 4,034 lbs
Trunk Volume : 21 cu. ft.
Length : 185.8 in.
Width : 72.8 in.
Height : 56 in.
Brand : Tesla

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Quick data check: Tesla Model 3

very slightly lighter
markedly cheaper
clearly more power
substantially more trunk space

from $36,500

Toyota GR Corolla

Price : 36,500 - 45,100 $
Body Type : Hatchback
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Manual
Drive Type : All Wheel
Power HP : 300 HP
FuelEconomy City : 21 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 28 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2024
Torque : 273 lb-ft
Model : GR Corolla
Modell : Core Manual (Natl), Circuit Manual (Natl), Premium Manual (Natl)
Trim Level : Core Manual (Natl), Circuit Manual (Natl), Premium Manual (Natl)
Engine Displacement : 1.6 L
Curb weight : 3,252 - 3,276 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 13.2 gal
Length : 173.6 in.
Width : 72.8 in.
Height : 58 in.
Brand : Toyota

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Quick data check: Toyota GR Corolla

barely more power
very slightly more efficient
clearly cheaper
barely lighter

from $30,100

Honda CR-V

Price : 30,100 - 36,500 $
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Front Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 190 HP
FuelEconomy City : 26 - 28 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 31 - 34 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 179 lb-ft
Model : CR-V
Modell : LX 2WD, EX 2WD, EX-L 2WD, LX AWD, EX AWD, EX-L AWD
Trim Level : LX 2WD, EX 2WD, EX-L 2WD, LX AWD, EX AWD, EX-L AWD
Engine Displacement : 1.5 L
Curb weight : 3,472 - 3,635 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 14 gal
Length : 184.8 in.
Width : 73.5 in.
Height : 66 in.
Brand : Honda

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Quick data check: Honda CR-V

markedly more power
clearly cheaper
slightly more efficient
marginally lighter

from $34,300

Hyundai Santa Fe

Price : 34,300 - 48,700 $
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Front Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 277 HP
FuelEconomy City : 19 - 20 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 26 - 29 MPG
Seats : 6 - 7
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 311 lb-ft
Model : Santa Fe
Modell : SE FWD, SEL FWD, Limited FWD, Calligraphy FWD, SE AWD, SEL AWD, XRT AWD, Limited AWD, Calligraphy AWD
Trim Level : SE FWD, SEL FWD, Limited FWD, Calligraphy FWD, SE AWD, SEL AWD, XRT AWD, Limited AWD, Calligraphy AWD
Engine Displacement : 2.5 L
Curb weight : 4,343 - 4,486 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 17.7 gal
Length : 190.2 in.
Width : 74.8 in.
Height : 67 - 69 in.
Brand : Hyundai

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Quick data check: Hyundai Santa Fe

barely more power
somewhat more efficient
clearly lighter
visibly cheaper

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

very slightly cheaper
marginally lighter
considerably more power
slightly more efficient
visibly more trunk space

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