Head-to-head
2027 Audi A3 vs 2027 Toyota Corolla
The Toyota Corolla wins clearly, 91.7 to 63.5, on tech & comfort, fuel & range, safety. The Audi A3 is ahead on performance and warranty.
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2027 Audi A3
The 2027 Audi A3 is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact sedan. The most efficient version, the A3 quattro, is EPA-rated at 28 mpg combined. NHTSA lists no recall …
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A2027 Toyota Corolla
The 2027 Toyota Corolla is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact sedan with 9 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Corolla Hybrid (N…
Verdict · default weights
2027 Toyota Corolla
Clear winThe Toyota Corolla wins clearly, 91.7 to 63.5, on tech & comfort, fuel & range, safety. The Audi A3 is ahead on performance and warranty.
Tech & comfort 2027 Toyota Corolla leads by 93.4
Fuel & range 2027 Toyota Corolla leads by 50.8
Performance 2027 Audi A3 leads by 53.3
| Category · weight | 2027 Toyota Corollaoverall 91.7 | 2027 Audi A3overall 63.5 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 49.2 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 78.9 | |||||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 75.6 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 46.7 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 6.6 | |||||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||||||||
| Warrantyw 2 | 86.8 | 90.8 | |||||||||||||||
Basic and powertrain coverage in years and miles. | |||||||||||||||||
| Overall | 91.7 | 63.5 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Toyota Corolla: base trim LE Hybrid FWD · Audi A3: base trim A3 quattro AWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Toyota Corolla wins
- It lists 32 standard driver-assist features against 5.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (30.5 points against 2 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It costs $1,600 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,350 against $2,950).
Where the 2027 Audi A3 answers
- It turns out 236 lb-ft of torque against 105.
- It makes 201 hp against 96.
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
- 5 seats.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
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Specifications side by side
46 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Toyota CorollaLE Hybrid FWD | Audi A3A3 quattro AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $40,700 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1,798 cc | 1,984 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 1.8-liter 4-cylinder DOHC 16-valve with VVT-i | 2.0L TFSI 4 cyl |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 96 hp | 201 hp |
| Torque | 105 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 53 mpg | 24 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 50 mpg | 28 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 46 mpg | 33 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 4.167 |
| Transmission speeds | — | 7 |
| Transmission type | Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission | S-tronic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | — |
| Overall height | 56.5 in | 56.2 in |
| Overall length | 182 in | 177 in |
| Overall width | 70.1 in | 71.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106 in | 104 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 13.1 cu-ft | 8.3 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 88.6 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 38.3 in | 36.8 in |
| Second-row headroom | 37.1 in | — |
| Third-row headroom | — | 36.6 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | — | 41.2 in |
| Third-row legroom | — | 35.2 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (minimum) | 2,850 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar | Mcpherson strut front axle |
| Rear suspension type | Multilink suspension with stabilizer bar | Four-link rear suspension |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric Power Steering (EPS) rack-and-pinion | Electromechanical steering with speed-dependent power assistance |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 35.6 ft | 36.5 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 274 mm | 306 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Automatic Electric Parking Brake | Electro-mechanical |
| Rear brake diameter | 259 mm | 272 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 16 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | steel | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | P205/55R16 | 225/45 R17 91H all-season |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 11.3 gal | 14.5 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | — |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Toyota Safety Connect / Service Connect / Wi-Fi Connect / Drive Connect / Remote Connect | — |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 60 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 54 in | 54.8 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 51.7 in | — |
| Third-row shoulder room | — | 53 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
117 features · differences first, then sharedSafety35 differ · 36 listed
| Feature | Toyota CorollaLE Hybrid FWD | Audi A3A3 quattro AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control | std | — |
| Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection | std | — |
| Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist | std | — |
| Lane Tracing Assist | std | — |
| Ten airbags — includes driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System | std | — |
| Ten airbags — includes driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags | std | — |
| Ten airbags — includes front and rear side curtain airbags | std | — |
| Ten airbags — includes rear seat-mounted side airbags | std | — |
| 3-point seatbelts for all seating positions; driver-side Emergency Locking Retractor and Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor on all passenger belts | std | — |
| Adjustable front shoulder anchors, driver and front passenger seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters | std | — |
| Anti-Lock Braking System Standard, All Four Wheels, with Electronic Brake Force Distribution | — | std |
| Automatic Electric Parking Brake | std | — |
| Automatic High Beams | std | — |
| Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | std | — |
| Child-protector rear door locks | std | — |
| Driver and front passenger Whiplash-Injury-Lessening seats | std | — |
| Electric Parking Brake | std | — |
| Electronically Controlled Brake system (ECB) | std | — |
| Energy-absorbing collapsible steering column | std | — |
| Front and rear energy-absorbing crumple zones with side-impact door beams | std | — |
| Front Brakes | — | std |
| Front passenger seat cushion airbag | std | — |
| Head-impact protection structure | std | — |
| High-tensile-strength steel body panels | std | — |
| Hill Start Assist Control | std | — |
| Integrated backup camera with projected path | std | — |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) includes lower anchors on outboard rear seats and tether anchors on all rear seats | std | — |
| Parking Brake: Electro-mechanical | — | std |
| Proactive Driving Assist | std | — |
| Rear Brakes | — | std |
| Road Sign Assist | std | — |
| Ten airbags — includes driver knee airbag | std | — |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 | std | — |
| Engine immobilizer | std | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System | std | — |
| Standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | std | std |
Infotainment12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Toyota CorollaLE Hybrid FWD | Audi A3A3 quattro AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi Connect — With AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot and Integrated Streaming with Apple Music® and Amazon Music compatibility | std | — |
| 8-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen with six speakers, wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription | std | — |
| Drive Connect — 3 Month Trial Included, 4G Network Dependent | std | — |
| Drive Connect — includes Cloud Navigation with Google Points of Interest (POI) data, Intelligent Assistant with "Hey, Toyota", and Destination Assist. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | std | — |
| New Vehicle Limited Warranty: 4 year / 50,000 mi whichever occurs first | — | std |
| Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging | opt | — |
| Remote Connect — remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | std | — |
| Safety Connect® — includes Emergency Assistance button, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification and Stolen Vehicle Locator. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | std | — |
| Service Connect — receive personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | std | — |
| Starting MSRP (USD) | — | std |
| Two front USB-C ports | std | — |
| Two rear USB-C ports | std | — |
Convenience5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Toyota CorollaLE Hybrid FWD | Audi A3A3 quattro AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Key System on front doors and trunk with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system with lock, two-stage unlock, panic, and trunk-release functions | opt | — |
| LE Premium Package: Includes Smart Key System on front doors and trunk with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system with lock, panic and trunk-release functions; 16-in. alloy wheels and P205/55R16 tires; and Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging | opt | — |
| One 12V auxiliary power outlet | std | — |
| Power door locks with automatic locking feature | std | — |
| Front and rear power windows with one-touch auto up/down | std | — |
Climate1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Toyota CorollaLE Hybrid FWD | Audi A3A3 quattro AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic climate control with dust and pollen filter, and push-button controls | std | — |
Seating4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Toyota CorollaLE Hybrid FWD | Audi A3A3 quattro AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated driver and front passenger seats | std | — |
| Fabric-trimmed 6-way adjustable driver's seat and 4-way adjustable front passenger seat | std | — |
| 60/40 split fold-down rear seat with center armrest and two cup holders | std | — |
| SofTex®-trimmed heated front seats; 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat | std | — |
Interior12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Toyota CorollaLE Hybrid FWD | Audi A3A3 quattro AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 7-in. Digital Gauge Cluster | std | — |
| Center console with storage compartment | std | — |
| Digital clock | std | — |
| Front- and rear-door storage pockets | std | — |
| Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel with audio, Multi-Information Display, Bluetooth® hands-free phone, voice-command, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist controls | std | — |
| Overhead console with maplights | std | — |
| Passenger-side glove compartment | std | — |
| Tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel with audio, Multi-Information Display, Bluetooth® hands-free phone, voice command, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist controls | std | — |
| Two front cup holders | std | — |
| Two rear cup holders | std | — |
| Day/night rearview mirror | std | — |
| Driver and front passenger sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors | std | — |
Exterior19 differ · 19 listed
| Feature | Toyota CorollaLE Hybrid FWD | Audi A3A3 quattro AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 16-in 10 spoke alloy wheels with P205/55R16 tires | std | — |
| 16-in. alloy wheels and P205/55R16 tires | opt | — |
| 16-in. steel wheels with covers and P205/55R16 tires | std | — |
| Black front grille | std | — |
| Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with Blind Spot Monitor warning indicators | std | — |
| Color-keyed outside door handles | std | — |
| Color-keyed power outside mirrors with Blind Spot Monitor warning indicators | std | — |
| Color-keyed roof-mounted shark-fin antenna | std | — |
| Drag Coefficient (Cd.) | — | std |
| Intermittent windshield wipers | std | — |
| LED headlights with Daytime Running Lights | std | — |
| LED taillights and stop lights | std | — |
| Tires (Optional) | — | opt |
| Tires (Standard) | — | std |
| Wheels (Optional) - first option | — | opt |
| Wheels (Optional) - second option | — | opt |
| Wheels (Standard) | — | std |
| Rear window defogger with timer | std | — |
| Gray metallic sport side rocker panels and color-keyed rear spoiler | std | — |
Powertrain20 differ · 20 listed
| Feature | Toyota CorollaLE Hybrid FWD | Audi A3A3 quattro AWD |
|---|---|---|
| quattro® all-wheel drive | — | std |
| 0-60 mph (secs.) | — | std |
| 1.8-liter 4-cylinder hybrid engine, 96 hp @ 5,200 rpm, 105 lb-ft @ 3,600 rpm, Net Combined 138 hp | std | — |
| Automatic engine shutoff | std | — |
| Compression Ratio :1 | — | std |
| Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) | std | — |
| EPA Estimated Fuel Economy: LE/XLE 53/46/50 MPG; LE AWD 51/44/48 MPG; SE 50/43/47 MPG; SE AWD 47/41/44 MPG | std | — |
| EPA Estimated MPG (City) | — | std |
| EPA Estimated MPG (Combined) | — | std |
| EPA Estimated MPG (Highway) | — | std |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.): 14.5 | — | std |
| Lithium-Ion Hybrid Battery Pack, 600 volts maximum | std | — |
| Peak Power (HP) | — | std |
| Peak Torque (lb.-ft) | — | std |
| Powertrain Limited Warranty: 4 year / 50,000 mi whichever occurs first | — | std |
| Recommended Fuel: Premium | — | std |
| Top Track Speed (mph) | — | std |
| Transmission: 7-speed S-tronic® transmission | — | std |
| Type: 2.0L TFSI 4 cyl / 2.5L TFSI 5 cyl | — | std |
| Valvetrain: 16-valve DOHC with Audi valvelift and variable timing | — | std |
Chassis8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Toyota CorollaLE Hybrid FWD | Audi A3A3 quattro AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Body Construction: Unitary steel | — | std |
| Electric Power Steering (EPS): rack-and-pinion | std | — |
| Front Suspension: Mcpherson strut front axle | — | std |
| Independent MacPherson strut front suspension with stabilizer bar | std | — |
| Multilink rear suspension with stabilizer bar | std | — |
| Rear Suspension: Four-link rear suspension | — | std |
| Steering Type: Electromechanical steering with speed-dependent power assistance | — | std |
| Turning Circle (ft. Curb-to-Curb) | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
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Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPToyota Corolla
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Audi A3
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Toyota CorollaLE Hybrid FWD | Audi A3A3 quattro AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | $40,700 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 9 trims | $40,700 – $67,500 3 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Corolla Hybrid (Normal/Eco Modes) | A3 quattro |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 50 | 28 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,350 | $2,950 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| Roadside assistance | 1 yr | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Toyota Corolla or the 2027 Audi A3?
The Toyota Corolla wins clearly, 91.7 to 63.5, on tech & comfort, fuel & range, safety. The Audi A3 is ahead on performance and warranty. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Toyota Corolla scores 91.7 and the 2027 Audi A3 63.5. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Toyota Corolla or the 2027 Audi A3?
2027 Toyota Corolla: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Audi A3: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2027 Toyota Corolla and the 2027 Audi A3?
Where the 2027 Toyota Corolla wins: it lists 32 standard driver-assist features against 5, lists more comfort and tech equipment (30.5 points against 2 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and costs $1,600 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,350 against $2,950). Where the 2027 Audi A3 answers: it turns out 236 lb-ft of torque against 105 and makes 201 hp against 96. What they share: a Safety Signal of 100 and 5 seats.