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2026 Audi A3 vs 2020 BMW i8

📊 Key Differences
  • Fuel economy: 28 MPG vs 27 MPG combined — Audi A3 is more efficient
  • Annual fuel cost: $2900 vs $2550 — BMW i8 saves $ per year
  • Fuel type: Premium Gasoline vs Premium Gasoline
Specification 2026 Audi A3 2020 BMW i8
Year20262020
ClassSubcompact CarsSubcompact Cars
Fuel TypePremium GasolinePremium Gasoline
DriveAll-Wheel DriveAll-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S7)Automatic 6-spd
Cylinders43
Displacement (L)2.01.5
City MPG2426
Highway MPG3429
Combined MPG2827
Annual Fuel Cost$2900$2550
CO₂ (g/mile)323.0191.0
EPA Fuel Economy Score5/108/10
EPA GHG Score5/1010/10
🚗 2026 Audi A3

Subcompact Cars with 28 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Premium Gasoline. All-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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🚗 2020 BMW i8

Subcompact Cars with 27 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Premium Gasoline. All-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

Full BMW i8 Profile →