Audi A3 2024 vs Tesla Model 3 2023
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Audi A3 is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas Tesla Model 3 is available only with automatic gearbox. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Audi A3 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Tesla Model 3 can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Audi A3 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 1.4 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | - (electric) | |
| Tesla Model 3 is available also with electric engines. Electric engines provide instant torque and produce zero tailpipe emissions compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 - 204 HP | 283 - 510 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 - 360 NM | 420 - 741 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 - 10.1 seconds | 3.1 - 6.1 seconds | |
| In general, Tesla Model 3 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Audi A3. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 - 8.4 | no data | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi A3 is smaller. Audi A3 is 22 cm shorter than the Tesla Model 3, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A3 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 594 litres | |
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Tesla Model 3 has more luggage space. Audi A3 has 169 litres less trunk space than the Tesla Model 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Tesla Model 3, which means Audi A3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`896 | ~ 2`177 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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