2016 Acura ILX vs 2016 Audi A3 - The Car Connection

2016 Acura ILX

2016 Audi A3

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4-Door Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
ILX 4-Door Sedan	25	36	$26,274	$27,900
ILX 4-Door Sedan w/AcuraWatch Plus Pkg	25	36	$27,494	$29,200
ILX 4-Door Sedan w/Premium Pkg	25	36	$28,152	$29,900
ILX 4-Door Sedan w/Premium/A-SPEC Pkg	25	36	$30,020	$31,890
ILX 4-Door Sedan w/Technology Plus Pkg	25	36	$30,968	$32,900
ILX 4-Door Sedan w/Technology Plus/A-SPEC Pkg	25	36	$32,836	$34,890

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2-Door Convertible FWD 1.8T Premium

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A3 2-Door Convertible FWD 1.8T Premium	24	35	$34,038	$36,600
A3 2-Door Convertible FWD 1.8T Premium Plus	24	35	$34,038	$36,600
A3 2-Door Convertible FWD 1.8T Prestige	24	35	$34,038	$36,600
A3 2-Door Convertible quattro 2.0T Prem Plus	23	32	$36,828	$39,600
A3 2-Door Convertible quattro 2.0T Premium	23	32	$36,828	$39,600
A3 2-Door Convertible quattro 2.0T Prestige	23	32	$36,828	$39,600
A3 4-Door Sedan FWD 1.8T Premium	23	33	$28,738	$30,900
A3 4-Door Sedan FWD 1.8T Premium Plus	23	33	$28,738	$30,900
A3 4-Door Sedan FWD 1.8T Prestige	23	33	$28,738	$30,900
A3 4-Door Sedan FWD 2.0 TDI Premium	31	43	$30,876	$33,200
A3 4-Door Sedan FWD 2.0 TDI Premium Plus	31	43	$30,876	$33,200
A3 4-Door Sedan FWD 2.0 TDI Prestige	31	43	$30,876	$33,200
A3 4-Door Sedan quattro 2.0T Premium	24	33	$31,806	$34,200
A3 4-Door Sedan quattro 2.0T Premium Plus	24	33	$31,806	$34,200
A3 4-Door Sedan quattro 2.0T Prestige	24	33	$31,806	$34,200
A3 e-tron 4-Door HB Premium	N/A	N/A	$35,248	$37,900
A3 e-tron 4-Door HB Premium Plus	N/A	N/A	$35,248	$37,900
A3 e-tron 4-Door HB Prestige	N/A	N/A	$35,248	$37,900
S3 4-Door Sedan quattro Premium Plus	23	31	$39,526	$42,500
S3 4-Door Sedan quattro Prestige	23	31	$39,526	$42,500

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$26,274

$34,038

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$27,900

$36,600

Monthly Payment Estimate

$465 / month

$610 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Acura ILX has a sportier focus than other entry-luxury sedans, without sacrificing comfort and refinement.

The 2016 Audi A3 models offer a variety of body styles, powertrains, and options to battle whatever the small luxury segment has to offer.

TCC Likes

Light and nimble
Compact and maneuverable
Affordable, high value

Quick, nicely weighted steering
The best in-dash interface (MMI)
Super-flexible, efficient engines

TCC Dislikes

More limited model range
Confounding dual-screen infotainment
No more manual transmission

Tiny back seat
Road noise
Not quite a luxury car

Fuel Economy

City

25 mpg

24 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

35 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

50.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

31.9

Front Head Room (in)

37.4

Second Hip Room (in)

51.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.6

54.8

Second Head Room (in)

35.9

36.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

89.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.5

45.7

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

41.2

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (in)

105.1

102.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.6

70.7

Track Width, Front (in)

59.4

61.2

Length, Overall (in)

181.9

175

Height, Overall (in)

55.6

55.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.2

60.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.3

9.9

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1

10.7

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/45VR17

P225/45HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/45VR17

P225/45HR17

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3093

3396

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

17 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

17 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

410

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

140

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

201 @ 6800

170 @ 4500

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

180 @ 3600

200 @ 1600

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.4 L/144

1.8 L/110

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.96

0.91

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.62

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.22

3.99

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.18

2.05

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.22

0.90

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

0.76

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.08

3.46

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.48

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.94

4.12

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.61

1.30

Trans Type

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Cabriolet

Vehicle Name

Acura ILX

Audi A3

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.1

6.3 (Est)

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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