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| ×2025 Audi A3 40 | ×2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 4MATIC | ×2025 Acura Integra A-Spec | |
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| The Car Guide rating | |||
| Year | |||
| Trim | |||
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | CA$43,400 | CA$51,000 | CA$39,875 |
| Fees | CA$2,850 | CA$3,995 | CA$2,595 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$817/month | CA$960/month | CA$751/month |
| Awards |  Best subcompact luxury car of 2025 | - | - |
| Powertrain | |||
| Combined power | - | N/A | - |
| Combined torque | - | N/A | - |
| Engine | 2,0 l I-4 | 2,0 l I-4 | 1,5 l I-4 |
| Power | 201 hp @ 5,000 rpm (150 kW) | 221 hp @ 5,500 rpm (165 kW) | 200 hp @ 6,000 rpm (149 kW) |
| Torque | 236 lb·ft @ 4,000 rpm (320 N·m) | 258 lb·ft @ 1,800 – 4,000 rpm (350 N·m) | 192 lb·ft @ 1,800 – 5,000 rpm (260 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |
| Fuel | Premium | Premium | Premium |
| Engine | - | Electric | - |
| Power | - | 13 hp (10 kW) | - |
| Torque | - | 111 lb·ft (150 N·m) | - |
| Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch | 8-speed dual-clutch | CVT |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |||
| Battery type | - | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) | - |
| Energy | - | N/A | - |
| Voltage | - | 48 V | - |
| Charging times | - |
| - |
| Cooling | - | N/A | - |
| Drivetrain structure | - | N/A | - |
| Vehicle type / Category | |||
| Vehicle type | Sedan | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Category | Subcompact luxury car | Subcompact luxury car | Subcompact luxury car |
| Assembly | Ingolstadt, DE | Kecskemét, HU | Marysville, OH, US |
| Generation | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |||
| City | 9.6 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Highway | 7.3 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Combined | 8.5 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 647 km | 621 km | 635 km |
| Electric autonomy | - | N/A | - |
| CO₂ emissions | 201 g/km | 193 g/km | 172 g/km |
| Equipment | |||
| Sunroof | standard | standard | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard | standard | standard |
| Heated rear seats | not available | not available | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | not available | standard | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | not available | not available | not available |
| Head-up display | not available | optional | not available |
| Surround-view camera | not available | optional | not available |
| Smart key | standard | standard | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard | standard | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard | standard | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard | standard | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard | standard | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | not available | optional | standard |
| Remote engine start | N/A | standard | standard |
| GPS | not available | optional | not available |
| Infotainment | |||
| Front USB ports | standard | standard | standard |
| Rear USB ports | standard | standard | not available |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard | standard | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard | standard | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard | standard | not available |
| Bluetooth audio | standard | standard | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | not available | not available | not available |
| Wireless phone charging | standard | standard | not available |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |||
| Steering | rack-and-pinion, electromechanical assistance | rack-and-pinion, electromechanical assistance | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut | independent, Macpherson strut | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link | independent, multi-link | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P225/45R17 | P225/45R18 | P235/40R18 |
| Rear tires | P225/45R17 | P225/45R18 | P235/40R18 |
| Safety | |||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |||
| Length | 4,504 mm (177″) | 4,688 mm (185″) | 4,735 mm (186″) |
| Width | 1,816 mm (71″) | 1,830 mm (72″) | 1,830 mm (72″) |
| Height | 1,427 mm (56″) | 1,427 mm (56″) | 1,410 mm (56″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,634 mm (104″) | 2,729 mm (107″) | 2,736 mm (108″) |
| Weight | 1,570 kg (3,461 lb) | 1,630 kg (3,594 lb) | 1,415 kg (3,120 lb) |
| Capacities | |||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | 309 l | 328 l | 688 l |
| Fuel tank | 55 l (12 gal) | 51 l (11 gal) | 47 l (10 gal) |
| Towing capacity | not recommended | not recommended | not recommended |
| Performance | |||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.5 s (manufacturer) | 6.4 s (manufacturer) | 7.7 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 4.4 s (estimated) | 4.4 s (estimated) | 5.0 s |
| Top speed | 209 km/h (130 mph) (manufacturer) | 210 km/h (130 mph) (manufacturer) | N/A |
| Braking distance | 42 m (estimated) | 39 m (estimated) | 40 m |
| Warranty | |||
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km | 4 years/80,000 km | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 4 years/80,000 km | 4 years/80,000 km | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |||
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| Reliability | |||
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| Infotainment | |||
| Driving | |||
| Overall | |||
| Average | 87% | 77% | 76% |
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