Audi A3 vs. Audi A5
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi A3 and Audi A5 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Audi A3 and the Audi A5.
In comparing the Audi A3's and the Audi A5's specifications and ratings, the Audi A3 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and resale value. The Audi A5 has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Audi A3's and the Audi A5's specifications and ratings, the Audi A3 is a better car than the Audi A5.
Pricing: A used 2019 Audi A3 ranges from $23,409 to $33,765 while a used 2019 Audi A5 is priced between $27,813 to $40,755.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi A3 loses 45.8 percent of its value and the Audi A5 loses 46.2 percent of its value. This means the Audi A3 retains 0.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi A5.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi A3’s base engine makes 184 horsepower, and the Audi A5 base engine makes 248 horsepower. The A3 is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 462 miles. The A5 is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 520 miles.This gives the Audi A3 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Audi A5 the advantage in maximum range. The A3 uses regular unleaded, and the A5 uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Audi A5 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Audi A3 has the advantage in the area of cargo space. The Audi A3 and Audi A5 are comparable in regards to rear head room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$38,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$42,984
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$25,900 - $74,200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$51,200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$42,984
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$25,900 - $74,200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$27,992
Price Range:
$23,409 - $33,765
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$29,968
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$21,546 - $52,107
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
66
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
54,276
# Good or Great Deals:
20
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$34,709
Price Range:
$27,813 - $40,755
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$29,968
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$21,546 - $52,107
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
42
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
46,865
# Good or Great Deals:
16
Audi A3 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Audi A5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi A3
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
5.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
3.1 - 9.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.2%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi A5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
5.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
3.1 - 9.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.4%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
3.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.9 - 22.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
3.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.9 - 22.4
Audi A3 Rankings
Ranking
14 out of / 27Ranking
16 out of / 27Ranking
26 out of / 27Audi A5 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 27Ranking
2 out of / 19Ranking
3 out of / 5Ranking
4 out of / 27Ranking
7 out of / 27Ranking
9 out of / 27Ranking
14 out of / 27Ranking
17 out of / 27Ranking
23 out of / 27Available Body Styles
Convertible, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Audi A3 Trim Levels
2.0T Premium, 2.0T Premium Plus, 2.0T Prestige, 2.0T quattro Premium, 2.0T quattro Premium Plus, 2.0T quattro Prestige, 2.0T Titanium
Audi A5 Trim Levels
2.0T quattro Premium, 2.0T quattro Premium Plus, 2.0T quattro Prestige
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
184 hp @ 4400 rpm
Torque:
221 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
248 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.062 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
26 / 35 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
343 / 462 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 34 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
352 / 520 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
31.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
45.7 inches
Cargo Space:
9.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
79.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
46.9 inches
Cargo Space:
9.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
81.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3439 lbs
Width:
77.2 inches
Height:
55.5 inches
Length:
174.1 inches
Wheelbase:
102.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3990 lbs
Width:
79.9 inches
Height:
54.4 inches
Length:
184 inches
Wheelbase:
108.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/45R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/40R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black / Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Cosmos Blue Metallic
Gray
Monsoon Gray Metallic / Nano Gray Metallic
Red
Tango Red Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic / Ibis White
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black / Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Navarra Blue Metallic
Gray
Manhattan Gray Metallic / Monsoon Gray Metallic
Red
Matador Red Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic / Ibis White
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Chestnut Brown
Gray
Rock Gray/Gray
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Nougat Brown
Gray
Rock Gray
Beige
Atlas Beige
