Audi A3 [2017-2020] vs BMW 3 Series GT [2016-2021]

CarWale brings you comparison of Audi A3 [2017-2020] and BMW 3 Series GT [2016-2021]. The Audi A3 [2017-2020] price is Rs. 29.21 Lakh and BMW 3 Series GT [2016-2021] price is Rs. 42.50 Lakh. The Audi A3 [2017-2020] is available in 1395 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and BMW 3 Series GT [2016-2021] is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. 3 Series GT [2016-2021] provides the mileage of 13.95 kmpl.

A3 [2017-2020] vs 3 Series GT [2016-2021] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	A3 [2017-2020]	3 Series GT [2016-2021]
Price	Rs. 29.21 Lakh	Rs. 42.50 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1395 cc	1998 cc
Power	148 bhp	248 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Audi A3 [2017-2020]

35 TFSI Premium Plus

Rs. 29.21 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

BMW 3 Series GT [2016-2021]

330i M Sport Shadow Edition

Rs. 42.50 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Audi A3 [2017-2020]

35 TFSI Premium Plus

BMW 3 Series GT [2016-2021]

330i M Sport Shadow Edition

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1395 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Inline four-cylinder TFSI Petrol Engine	B48 Turbocharged I4
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	148 bhp @ 5000 rpm	248 bhp @ 5200 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	250 Nm @ 1500 rpm	350 Nm @ 1450 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		13.95View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)		837
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic - 6 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS 4	BS 6
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
4456 4824
Width (mm)
1796 1828
Height (mm)
1416 1508
Wheelbase (mm)
2637 2920
Ground Clearance (mm)
165
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
4 5
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2
Bootspace (litres)
425 520
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
50 60

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson strut	Double-joint spring strut axle, hydraulically damped torque strut bearing
Rear Suspension	Multi - link	Five-link axle
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		6.15
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Space Saver
Front Tyres	225 / 45 R17	225 / 50 R18
Rear Tyres	225 / 45 R17	255 / 45 R18

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning		1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Remote Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	3	2

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	14 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	10 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down)	14 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment		4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black	Veneto Beige / Black, Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat		40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front & Rear Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Painted	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Remote	Electric Tailgate Release

Exterior
Sunroof / Moonroof
Panoramic Sunroof Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights		Active
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front, Halogen on rear	LED,LED
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Co-Driver Only	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue	Digital
Trip Meter	Multi-Function Display	Multi-Function Display
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Display	LCD Display	Touch-screen Display
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	2 Din	Not Available
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty
Warranty (In Years)
2 3
Warranty (In Kilometres)
40000

Brochure

Colours

	Brilliant Black	Estoril Blue Metallic
	Cosmos Blue	Alpine White
	Nano Grey Metallic
	Tango Red
	Glacier White Metallic

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6/5

32 Ratings

4.1/5

7 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.6Exterior	4.6Exterior
	4.4Comfort	4.1Comfort
	4.5Performance	4.1Performance
	4.2Fuel Economy	4.0Fuel Economy
	4.3Value for Money	4.1Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Audi a3

I used this car since years. This car is very comfortable and luxurious. But the service cost is very high. This was the problem only. Otherwise, the car was very good. The car looks sporty and luxurious.

Best car

Best car in this segment Best in class, comfort, power, best car in India. This car is better than other cars available in the market like Mercedes e class, Audi a4, jaguar etc

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A3 [2017-2020] vs 3 Series GT [2016-2021] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Audi A3 [2017-2020] and BMW 3 Series GT [2016-2021]?

Audi A3 [2017-2020] price is Rs. 29.21 Lakh and BMW 3 Series GT [2016-2021] price is Rs. 42.50 Lakh. Hence Audi A3 [2017-2020] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of A3 [2017-2020] compared to 3 Series GT [2016-2021]?

For the 35 TFSI Premium Plus variant, 1395 cc Petrol engine of A3 [2017-2020] produces 148 bhp @ 5000 rpm of power and 250 Nm @ 1500 rpm of torque. For the 330i M Sport Shadow Edition variant, 1998 cc Petrol engine of 3 Series GT [2016-2021] produces 248 bhp @ 5200 rpm of power and 350 Nm @ 1450 rpm of torque.

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Audi A3 [2017-2020] vs BMW 3 Series GT [2016-2021]

Length (mm)	4456	4824
Width (mm)	1796	1828
Height (mm)	1416	1508
Wheelbase (mm)	2637	2920
Ground Clearance (mm)		165

Doors (Doors)	4	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	425	520
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50	60

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Warranty (In Years)	2	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)		40000