Audi A3 vs the field
Every head-to-head WhichTrim has scored for the A3: 6 comparisons against 5 rivals across the 2025–2027 model years, each on price, fuel, safety, space, performance, tech and warranty from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data — the weights yours to change on any of them.
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By rival
5 rivals · verdicts at default weightsToyota CorollaCorolla leads 1–0
Volkswagen JettaJetta leads 1–0
BMW i4i4 leads 1–0
Mercedes-Benz C-ClassA3 leads 1–0
Genesis G70G70 leads 1–0
Clear win 6+ points · Edge 2–6 · Toss-up under 2. Open any pair for the scorecard, the biggest gaps in words and the sliders.
Where the A3 wins and loses
6 scored head-to-headsThe A3 trails on space & cargo in 4 of 4, fuel & range in 5 of 6, tech & comfort in 4 of 5. Category scores are 0–100 from the data on each pair page; a lead here means the A3 scored higher in that category, whatever the weights.
| Category | A3 leads | Trails | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | 1 of 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel & range | 1 of 6 | 5 | 0 |
| Safety | 2 of 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Space & cargo | 0 of 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Performance | 2 of 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Tech & comfort | 1 of 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Warranty | 1 of 2 | 0 | 1 |
Common questions about the Audi A3 head-to-heads
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the Audi A3 or the 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. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Toyota Corolla comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2027 Toyota Corolla vs 2027 Audi A3). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Audi A3 or the Volkswagen Jetta?
The Volkswagen Jetta wins clearly, 97.8 to 68.3, on tech & comfort, price, fuel & range. The Audi A3 is ahead on performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Volkswagen Jetta comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2027 Volkswagen Jetta vs 2027 Audi A3). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Audi A3 or the BMW i4?
The BMW i4 wins clearly, 87.7 to 63.3, on fuel & range, tech & comfort. The Audi A3 is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 BMW i4 comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2025 Audi A3 vs 2025 BMW i4). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Audi A3 or the Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
Too close to call: Mercedes-Benz C-Class 100 vs Audi A3 98.5 with these weights. Too close to call at default weights: the 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is nominally ahead in the newest scored pairing (2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs 2027 Audi A3). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Audi A3 or the Genesis G70?
The Genesis G70 wins clearly, 97 to 67.5, on tech & comfort, safety, performance. The Audi A3 is ahead on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Genesis G70 comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2027 Genesis G70 vs 2027 Audi A3). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Where does the Audi A3 win and lose against its rivals?
The A3 trails on space & cargo in 4 of 4, fuel & range in 5 of 6, tech & comfort in 4 of 5. Every count comes from the category scores on the pair pages linked above, which use EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press-kit data.
How does WhichTrim decide which vehicle wins?
Each of seven categories — price, fuel and range, safety, space and cargo, performance, tech and comfort, warranty — is scored 0–100 from the data on the page. Relative measures give 100 to the better vehicle and a proportional share to the other; NHTSA stars and the Safety Signal use their own scales. The overall score is the weighted mean at the default weights (price 4, safety 4, fuel 3, tech 3, space 2, performance 2, warranty 2). A margin of 6 points or more is a clear win, 2 to 6 an edge, under 2 a toss-up. Every pair page has sliders to set your own weights.