Audi A3 vs Kia Stinger (2023)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$1,370
- A3: $1,370 cheaper, 7 mpg better.
- Stinger: 99 hp more, 12.4 cu ft more cargo.
- Stinger wins 6 of 9 measures.
| Measure | A3 | Stinger | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $36,495 | $37,865 | A3 |
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 300 hp | Stinger |
| Torque | 221 lb-ft | 311 lb-ft | Stinger |
| MPG combined | 32 mpg | 25 mpg | A3 |
| Cargo, max | 10.9 cu ft | 23.3 cu ft | Stinger |
| Cargo, seats up | 10.9 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 35.2 in | 36.4 in | Stinger |
| Front legroom | 41.2 in | 42.6 in | Stinger |
| Length | 176.9 in | 190.2 in | Not scored |
| Width | 71.5 in | 73.6 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 2,866 lb to 3,329 lb | 3,611 lb to 4,129 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 6.6 s tested | N/A | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | Stinger |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| A3 Premium FWD $35,400 | Stinger GT-Line RWD $36,690 | $1,290 |
| Stinger GT-Line RWD $36,690 | A3 40 TFSI quattro Premium Plus AWD $37,400 | $710 |
Cost to run
A3 costs $3,386 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | A3 | Stinger |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $36,495 | $37,865 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,200 | $1,536 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $7,200 | $9,216 |
| Total, 6 years | $43,695 | $47,081 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Stinger wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | A3 | 4% |
| MPG | A3 | 22% |
| Power | Stinger | 33% |
| Space | Stinger | 53% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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