2016 Audi A3 vs 2016 Lexus CT - The Car Connection

2016 Audi A3

2016 Lexus CT

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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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5-Door Sedan Hybrid

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CT 200h 5-Door Sedan Hybrid	43	40	$29,657	$31,250

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$34,038

$29,657

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$36,600

$31,250

Monthly Payment Estimate

$610 / month

$521 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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7.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

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

The 2016 Lexus CT 200h remains the only small luxury hybrid hatchback, but its blend of fuel economy and sporty character cleverly expands the brand's lineup to lure in new buyers.

TCC Likes

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

Fun to drive, decent handling
Hatchback practicality
40 mpg in the real world

TCC Dislikes

Tiny back seat
Road noise
Not quite a luxury car

High load floor, low roof
Not all of interior reads luxe
Only fun to drive in Sport mode

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

43 mpg

Highway

35 mpg

40 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

31.9

32.9

Front Leg Room (in)

41.2

42.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

36.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

45.7

52.6

Front Head Room (in)

37.4

38.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.8

53.9

Front Hip Room (in)

Passenger Volume (ft³)

86.1

Second Hip Room (in)

51.8

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

55.5

57.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.1

59.8

Wheelbase (in)

102.2

102.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.7

69.5

Track Width, Front (in)

61.2

Length, Overall (in)

175

171.2

Liftover Height (in)

27.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

9.9

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

14.3

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.7

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

11.9

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.2

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P225/45HR17

P215/45VR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/45HR17

P215/45VR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3396

3130

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

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

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

140

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Gas/Electric I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

200 @ 1600

105 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.8 L/110

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

170 @ 4500

134 @ 5200

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.05

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.90

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

CVT w/OD

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.76

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.46

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.12

3.27

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.30

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.91

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.99

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi A3

Lexus CT 200h

Body Style

Cabriolet

Hatchback

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

6.3 (Est)

4.2

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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