2023 Audi A3 vs. A4 Comparison | Hoffman Estates, IL
Sleek, stylish, innovative design as well as smooth handling and a quiet ride are hallmarks of the Audi luxury sedan riding experience. The 2023 Audi A3 and 2023 Audi A4 are your first foray into the Audi sedan lineup, and each offers distinctive details as well as a host of premium-level features and technologies to help make your daily drives or getaway adventures pleasurable and worry-free.
Learn what the four-door 2023 A3 and four-door 2023 A4 have to offer in this comparison review from the Audi Hoffman Estates team, and find more information on our A3 review and A4 review pages. If you’re ready to explore these fine vehicles in person, search our A3 inventory or A4 inventory and stop by our dealership in Hoffman Estates, IL, or contact us at (847) 843-9900 or via text or chat to schedule a test drive appointment.
2023 Audi A3 vs. A4 Interior Features
You’ll have two generous trim options from which to choose on the 2023 Audi A3 and three trim levels on the 2023 Audi A4. Premium leather seating material, distinctive wood inlays, heated front seats, and an intuitive multimedia system with navigation are just a few examples of what you’ll discover inside the luxurious cabins of these impressive Audi sedans.
Other features the 2023 Audi A3 and 2023 Audi A4 have in common include:
- Keyless engine start/stop
- Power sunroof (panoramic on A3)
- Three-spoke multi-function steering wheel with shift paddles
- Audi virtual cockpit plus with 12.3-in. high-definition display
- Head-up display
- Auto-dimming interior rear view mirror
- Three-zone automatic climate control system
- Audi sound system
- Eight-way power front seats with driver’s seat memory and power lumbar support
- 40/20/40 split-folding rear seatbacks
- Leatherette-covered door armrests
- Audi smartphone interface
- Bluetooth® preparation
A Bang & Olufsen® 3D premium sound system is also featured on higher trims on both the 2023 Audi A3 and 2023 Audi A4. The A3 system boasts 680 watts of power and features 15 speakers, while the system offered on the A4 produces 755 watts, features 19 speakers, and includes a 16-channel amplifier.
You’ll find a wireless phone charger with the A3 versus the Audi phone box with signal booster and wireless charger on the A4. This unique feature helps to seamlessly integrate your smartphone into the Audi infotainment system while also providing wireless charging capabilities. The 2023 A4 also features ventilated front seats and heated rear seats, a SiriusXM® Satellite Radio trial subscription, and a HomeLink® garage door opener.
Unique to the 2023 A3 is the Audi advanced key that lets you start your vehicle or open your car doors without having to reach for your key fob.
2023 Audi A3
2023 Audi A4
2023 Audi A3 vs. A4 Engine Specs & Fuel Economy
The turbocharged, four-cylinder, gas-powered engine you’ll find on both the 2023 Audi A3 and 2023 Audi A4 is a reliable, spirited performer that also delivers on fuel efficiency. Joined to a seven-speed S tronic® dual-clutch transmission, enjoy smooth shifting speeds and acceleration. The Audi A4 offers this powertrain tuned to two different levels of performance so you can get the amount of power output you desire.
Choose between front-wheel drive or quattro® all-wheel drive with the 2023 A3 sedan. The 2023 A4 comes equipped with quattro® AWD.
| Model | 2023 Audi A3 | 2023 Audi A4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L turbocharged I4 | 2.0L turbocharged I4 | |
| Horsepower | 201 HP | 201 HP | 261 HP |
| Torque | 221 lb.-ft. | 236 lb.-ft. | 273 lb.-ft. |
| Fuel Economy (MPG) | 28 city/38 hwy | 26 city/34 hwy | 24 city/31 hwy |
2023 Audi A3 vs. A4 Horsepower
Engine power on both the 2023 Audi A3 and 2023 Audi A4 is 201 horsepower. If you’re looking for more performance, consider an A4 trim equipped with the higher-tuned engine option that delivers 261 horsepower.
2023 Audi A3 vs. A4 Size & Seating Capacity
The 2023 Audi A4 is the larger of the two sedans, but both models can comfortably seat up to five people. Trunk space on the A4 is 12 cubic feet, as compared with the A3 sedan’s 10.9 cubic feet.
| 2023 Audi A3 | Model | 2023 Audi A4 |
|---|---|---|
| 177 in. L x 72 in. W x 56 in. H | Dimensions | 188 in. L x 73 in. W x 56 H |
2023 Audi A3 vs. A4 Exterior Color Options
2023 Audi A3
- Brilliant Black
- Ibis White
- Atoll Blue
- Glacier White
- Mythos Black
- Florett Silver
- Navarra Blue
- Tango Red
- Manhattan Gray
2023 Audi A4
- Ibis White
- Tango Red
- Chronos Gray
- District Green
- Glacier White
- Mythos Black
- Navarra Blue
- Daytona Gray
- Brilliant Black
- Florett Silver
- Manhattan Gray
2023 Audi A3 vs. A4 Price
The 2023 Audi A3 sedan has a starting MSRP of $35,400, while the 2023 Audi A4 sedan begins at $40,300 MSRP.
2022 Audi A3 vs. 2022 Audi A4 | Hoffman Estates, IL
Are you looking for a stylish sedan that’s big on innovation and performance? The 2022 Audi A3 and 2022 Audi A4 both offer premium luxury amenities, comfortable seating, and responsive performance for an exceptional driving experience.
Learn what sets these two Audi sedans apart, then search our current inventory at Audi Hoffman Estates in Hoffman Estates, IL, to locate the model and trim that interests you. Contact us at (888) 698-1441 or send us a text or chat if you’d like to take your favorite sedan for a test drive. If you don’t see the A3 or A4 you’re looking for, we’d be happy to help you find or build your ideal ride.
The 2022 Audi A3 sedan has a starting MSRP of $33,900, while the 2022 Audi A4 begins at $39,900. Make sure you view our current finance and lease offers for an attractive incentive on your next Audi from Audi Hoffman Estates.
2022 Audi A3 vs. A4 Exterior Design
A complete redesign delivers dashing good looks to the 2022 Audi A3, emphasized in its sculpted side panel lines and distinctive details. The spirited attitude you’ll find with the 2022 A3 is elevated by 17-inch five-arm design wheels, unique LED headlight and tail light designs, plus a vibrant new Atoll Blue metallic exterior color option to add even more modern appeal.
Sophisticated and cool, let your eyes travel effortlessly across the 2022 Audi A4 ― great design always creates a sense of balance and symmetry. Details like 17-, 18-, or 19-inch wheels in a variety of stylized designs, plus LED headlights and tail lights with available Matrix-design and animation define its modern-day elegance. And you can choose a custom exterior color to further stand out.
Both models also offer an available Black optic package for sportier exterior design styling.
2022 Audi A3 vs. A4 Interior Design & Technology
The interior cabin of the 2022 Audi A3 exudes a sporty-chic sensibility, elevated by high-tech and featuring front sport leather seating with contrast stitching, eight-way power front seats with power lumbar support, a panoramic sunroof, head-up display, touch-display infotainment system, connected services, and an available 680-watt Bang & Olufsen® sound system with 15 speakers and a 16-channel amplifier. Higher trims add navigation, the Audi virtual cockpit plus, Audi phone box light, and Audi advanced key to help make your Audi driving experience everything you expect it to be.
Similarly, you’ll find a power sunroof, heated leather seats, Audi infotainment system with a ten-inch touchscreen display, Audi virtual cockpit plus, navigation, head-up display. plus a Bang & Olufsen sound system on the 2022 Audi A4 sedan. Choose the trim level that provides you with everything you want or need.
2022 Audi A3 vs. A4 Engine Specs & Fuel Economy
Both Audi sedans deliver responsive, agile performance. If you’re looking for electrified power, the 2022 Audi A3 powertrain comes standard with a 48-volt mild hybrid system that helps boost starting performance, enhance riding comfort, and optimize fuel efficiency through its engine-off coasting feature.
If you want power output options, the 2022 A4 provides you with two levels of gas-powered, turbocharged performance.
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Model |
Powertrains & Performance |
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2022 Audi A3 |
2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine with mild hybrid technology (MHEV)
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2022 Audi A4 |
2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine
2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine
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2022 Audi A3 vs. A4 Size & Cargo Space
Seat up to five passengers in both the 2022 A3 and 2022 A4. Front legroom is a generous 41 inches in both models, while family members or friends can relax and enjoy the ride with 35 inches of rear legroom.
Cargo volume on the 2022 Audi A3 measures 10.9 cubic feet, while the 2022 Audi A4 offers slightly more trunk space at 12 cubic feet. Rear seatbacks fold down for added flexibility.
2022 Audi A3 vs. A4 Safety Options & Features
Both the 2022 Audi A3 and 2022 Audi A4 come equipped with a range of safety features and advanced driver assistance tech to support, alert, and protect you and your loved ones. This includes a comprehensive airbag system, rear view camera, high beam assist, lane departure warning, and the ISOFIX child seat mounting system.
Other features unique to each model include:
2022 Audi A3
- Audi pre sense® basic, front, and rear
- Adaptive cruise assist
- Lane departure warning
- Rear cross traffic assist
- Audi side assist
- Audi active lane assist
- Park assist
- Parking system plus
2022 Audi A4
- Top view camera system
- Adaptive cruise control with Traffic Jam assist and Audi active lane assist
- Audi drive select
- Audi pre sense® basic and city
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