2013 Audi A3 vs 2014 Lexus CT - The Car Connection

2013 Audi A3

2014 Lexus CT

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4-Door HB Manual FrontTrak 2.0T Premium

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A3 4-Door HB Manual FrontTrak 2.0T Premium	21	30	$25,361	$27,270
A3 4-Door HB Manual FrontTrak 2.0T Premium Plus	21	30	$25,361	$27,270
A3 4-Door HB S tronic FrontTrak 2.0 TDI Premium	30	42	$28,133	$30,250
A3 4-Door HB S tronic FrontTrak 2.0 TDI Premium Plus	30	42	$28,133	$30,250
A3 4-Door HB S tronic FrontTrak 2.0T Premium	21	28	$26,737	$28,750
A3 4-Door HB S tronic FrontTrak 2.0T Premium Plus	21	28	$26,737	$28,750
A3 4-Door HB S tronic quattro 2.0T Premium	21	28	$28,691	$30,850
A3 4-Door HB S tronic quattro 2.0T Premium Plus	21	28	$28,691	$30,850

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5-Door Sedan Hybrid

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CT 200h 5-Door Sedan Hybrid	43	40	$30,417	$32,050

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$25,361

$30,417

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$27,270

$32,050

Monthly Payment Estimate

$455 / month

$534 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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7.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2013 Audi A3 wears its age well, and remains a sporty, versatile choice for compact hatchback buyers who can afford a little luxury.

The 2014 Lexus CT 200h is still the only compact luxury hybrid hatchback--and it's a lot more fun to drive than you might imagine.

TCC Likes

Quick, sporty S-tronic automatic gearbox
Hatchback versatility
Sporty roadholding, handling

Edgy hatchback shape
Good roadholding, fun driving
Low, sporty driving position

TCC Dislikes

Lots of road noise
Bluetooth only in $2,000 option package
Top-end price well over $40,000

Interior has a few non-luxe items
Low roof, high load floor
Noisy under hard acceleration

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

43 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

40 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Station Wagons

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

51.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.400

53.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

89.000

86.1

Second Head Room (in)

36.900

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.800

52.6

Front Leg Room (in)

41.200

42.1

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

Second Leg Room (in)

34.800

32.9

Front Head Room (in)

39.300

38.3

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

60.300

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.300

5.7

Length, Overall (in)

169.000

171.2

Height, Overall (in)

56.000

57.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.300

59.8

Wheelbase (in)

101.500

102.4

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

27.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.500

69.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

19.500

14.3

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

39.000

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.000 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.300 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.500

11.9

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.200

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.100

34.2

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/45R17

P215/45VR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/45R17

P215/45VR17

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3219

3130

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

9.100

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

140

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

207 @ 1800-5000

105 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0L/121

1.8 L/110

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

200 @ 5100-6000

134 @ 5200

Engine Type

Turbocharged Gas I4

Gas/Electric I-4

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.470

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.110

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.990

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.090

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.940/3.090

3.27

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.100

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.930

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.360

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi A3

Lexus CT 200h

Body Style

Hatchback

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Four Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

7 (2012)

9.0 (Est)

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

7.8 (2012)

4.4 (Est)

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