Audi A3 vs Toyota Crown (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$1,140
- A3: $1,140 cheaper, 1.6 s quicker to 60.
- Crown: 13 mpg better, 35 hp more.
- Crown wins 6 of 10 measures.
| Measure | A3 | Crown | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $41,395 | $42,535 | A3 |
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 236 hp | Crown |
| Torque | 221 lb-ft to 236 lb-ft | 163 lb-ft | N/A |
| MPG combined | 28 mpg | 41 mpg | Crown |
| Cargo, max | 8.3 cu ft | 15.2 cu ft | Crown |
| Cargo, seats up | 10.9 cu ft | 15.2 cu ft | Crown |
| Rear legroom | 35.2 in | 38.9 in | Crown |
| Front legroom | 41.2 in | 42.1 in | Crown |
| Length | 177.3 in | 196.1 in | Not scored |
| Width | 71.5 in | 72.4 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 2,866 lb to 3,461 lb | 3,980 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 5.8 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 6.0 s tested | 7.6 s tested | A3 |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | A3 |
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 $40,100 | Crown XLE AWD $41,440 | $1,340 |
| Crown XLE AWD $41,440 | A3 40 TFSI Premium AWD $40,100 | $1,340 |
Cost to run
Crown costs $1,469 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | A3 | Crown |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $41,395 | $42,535 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,371 | $937 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $8,229 | $5,620 |
| Total, 6 years | $49,624 | $48,155 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Crown wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | A3 | 3% |
| MPG | Crown | 32% |
| Power | Crown | 15% |
| Space | Crown | 45% |
| 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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