Audi A3 Sedan vs Audi A4 Sedan

Audi A3 Sedan

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

Audi A4 Sedan

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

Car A

Audi A3 Sedan

The Audi A3 Sedan pairs AWD confidence and five-seat practicality with efficient fuel use, making it good value in its segment. It’s quick when you need it (5.2 s to 100 km/h), though cargo flexibility and track-day thrills aren’t its mission.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety5.6 L/100kmAWD

Car B

Audi A4 Sedan

A well-rounded AWD sedan that balances strong acceleration with efficient fuel use and everyday practicality. Best for growing families who want confident winter traction and good value in its segment.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety265 hpAWD

Why compared performance gapsame body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 62 / 63

City 53 / 51

Budget / value 68 / 63

Road trip 54 / 56

Performance 32 / 38

Cargo 23 / 26

Practical 46 / 46

Premium 45 / 48

Winter 66 / 66

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi A3 Sedan · Orange = Audi A4 Sedan

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi A3 Sedan Audi A4 Sedan

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Pros & cons

Audi A3 Sedan

AWD traction inspires confidence in winter and wet conditions
Efficient for its class at 5.6 L/100 km to help keep running costs down
Quick 5.2 s 0–100 km/h for easy merging and passing
425 L trunk and five seats suit small-family use and road trips
Sedan trunk and fixed opening limit cargo flexibility for bulky items
Not aimed at hardcore performance driving
Five seats only; no third-row option
Price of 35,000 may exceed tighter budgets

Audi A4 Sedan

AWD traction for confident year-round driving
Quick 0–100 km/h in 5.6 s makes passing easy
Efficient for its class at 6.5 L/100 km combined
Practical for a small family with 5 seats and a 480 L trunk
Sedan body limits cargo flexibility for bulky items
Petrol-only setup; no hybrid or electric option in this spec
Not aimed at hardcore performance driving despite the quick sprint
AWD adds complexity you may not need in mild climates

Verdict

Pick Audi A3 Sedan if…

Best fuel economy

Audi A3 Sedan uses 5.6 L/100km vs 6.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Audi A4 Sedan if…

More power

Audi A4 Sedan puts out 265 hp vs 150 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Audi A3 Sedan

Audi A4 Sedan

Verdict

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