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2020 BMW i8 vs 2026 Audi A3

📊 Key Differences
  • Fuel economy: 27 MPG vs 28 MPG combined — Audi A3 is more efficient
  • Annual fuel cost: $2550 vs $2900 — BMW i8 saves $ per year
  • Fuel type: Premium Gasoline vs Premium Gasoline
Specification 2020 BMW i8 2026 Audi A3
Year20202026
ClassSubcompact CarsSubcompact Cars
Fuel TypePremium GasolinePremium Gasoline
DriveAll-Wheel DriveAll-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic 6-spdAutomatic (AM-S7)
Cylinders34
Displacement (L)1.52.0
City MPG2624
Highway MPG2934
Combined MPG2728
Annual Fuel Cost$2550$2900
CO₂ (g/mile)191.0323.0
EPA Fuel Economy Score8/105/10
EPA GHG Score10/105/10
🚗 2020 BMW i8

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

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🚗 2026 Audi A3

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

Full Audi A3 Profile →