Audi A3 vs Hyundai Ioniq 6 (2025)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$400
- A3: 52 hp more, 0.5 in more rear legroom.
- Ioniq 6: $862 a year less on energy, longer warranty.
- Each wins 2 of 7 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | A3 | Ioniq 6 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $39,495 | $39,095 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 149 hp | A3 |
| Torque | 221 lb-ft to 236 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | N/A |
| MPG or MPGe | 28 mpg | 135 MPGe | Not scored |
| Energy cost a year | $1,371 | $509 | Ioniq 6 |
| EV range | N/A | 240 mi | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 8.3 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 10.9 cu ft | 11.2 cu ft | About the same |
| Rear legroom | 35.2 in | 34.7 in | A3 |
| Front legroom | 41.2 in | 42.3 in to 45.4 in | N/A |
| Length | 177.3 in | 191.1 in | Not scored |
| Width | 71.5 in | 74.0 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 2,866 lb to 3,461 lb | 3,935 lb to 4,222 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 5.6 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 6.0 s tested | N/A | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | Ioniq 6 |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| A3 40 TFSI Premium AWD $38,200 | Ioniq 6 SE Standard Range RWD $37,750 | $450 |
| Ioniq 6 SE Standard Range RWD $37,750 | A3 40 TFSI Premium AWD $38,200 | $450 |
Cost to run
Ioniq 6 costs $5,573 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | A3 | Ioniq 6 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $39,495 | $39,095 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,371 | $509 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $8,229 | $3,056 |
| Total, 6 years | $47,724 | $42,151 |
Charging cost estimated from MPGe.
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Ioniq 6 wins.
A3 wins if MPG weight is 2 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | Ioniq 6 | 63% |
| Power | A3 | 26% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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