| Add vehicles | 2023 Audi A3 Komfort 40 TFSI quattro | 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 4MATIC |
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| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$40,100 | CA$44,500 |
| Fees | CA$2,850 | CA$2,175 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$754/month | CA$837/month |
| Awards | Best subcompact luxury car of 2023 | - |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 2,0 l I-4 | 2,0 l I-4 |
| Power | 201 hp @ 5,000 rpm (150 kW) | 221 hp @ 5,500 rpm (165 kW) |
| Torque | 221 lb·ft @ 4,000 rpm (300 N·m) | 258 lb·ft @ 1,800 – 4,000 rpm (350 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |
| Fuel | Regular | Premium |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Category | Subcompact luxury car | Subcompact luxury car |
| Assembly | Ingolstadt, DE | Kecskemét, HU |
| Generation | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 8.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Highway | 6.8 L/100km | 7.0 L/100km |
| Combined | 7.9 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 696 km | 593 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 183 g/km | 200 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | standard | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard | standard |
| Heated rear seats | not available | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | not available | optional |
| Ventilated front seats | not available | not available |
| Head-up display | not available | optional |
| Surround-view camera | not available | optional |
| Smart key | standard | standard |
| Blindspot detection | optional | optional |
| Forward collision warning | standard | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard | standard |
| Lane departure warning | not available | optional |
| Adaptive cruise control | not available | optional |
| GPS | not available | optional |
| Infotainment | ||
| Front USB ports | standard | standard |
| Rear USB ports | not available | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard | optional |
| Android Auto compatible | standard | optional |
| Sirius XM | standard | optional |
| Bluetooth audio | standard | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | not available | optional |
| Wireless phone charging | optional | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | rack and pinion, electrical variable assist | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P225/45R17 | P225/45R18 |
| Rear tires | P225/45R17 | P225/45R18 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,493 mm (177″) | 4,688 mm (185″) |
| Width | 1,816 mm (71″) | 1,830 mm (72″) |
| Height | 1,427 mm (56″) | 1,444 mm (57″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,629 mm (104″) | 2,729 mm (107″) |
| Weight | 1,585 kg (3,494 lb) | 1,580 kg (3,483 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | 309 l | 328 l |
| Fuel tank | 55 l (12 gal) | 51 l (11 gal) |
| Towing capacity | not recommended | not recommended |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.7 s (manufacturer) | 6.3 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A | 4.3 s (estimated) |
| Top speed | 209 km/h (130 mph) (manufacturer) | 210 km/h (130 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | N/A | 39 m (estimated) |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 4 years/80,000 km | 4 years/80,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Fuel economy | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 | 5/10 |
| Safety | N/A | 9/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Driving | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Overall | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Average | 87% | 79% |
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