Audi A3 vs Honda HR-V

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Audi A3 at 5 stars (2025) and the Honda HR-V at 4 stars (2022). ANCAP tested these in different years (2025 vs 2022). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 86% for the Audi A3 and 82% for the Honda HR-V, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Audi A3, against 5 on the Honda HR-V.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Audi A3 and 6 in the Honda HR-V.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Feature Showdown

The Audi A3 features a 10.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Honda HR-V gets a 9-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi A3 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, heated front seats and power tailgate — features our data doesn't list for the Honda HR-V. The Honda HR-V counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Audi A3 gets leather upholstery while the Honda HR-V offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Audi A3 and 1-zone in the Honda HR-V.

Drivetrain

The Audi A3 uses a Petrol MHEV producing 110kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a 7-speed s tronic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.1 seconds.

The Honda HR-V responds with a Petrol making 89kW and 145Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels.

The Audi A3 has the clear power advantage at 110kW vs 89kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Audi A3 measures 4,352mm long on a 2,635mm wheelbase, 7mm longer than the Honda HR-V at 4,345mm (2,610mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi A3 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 380L in the Audi A3 and 304L in the Honda HR-V, giving the Audi A3 a 76L advantage.

For towing, the Audi A3 leads with a 1,200kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 200kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Audi A3's turning circle is 0.4 m tighter, 10.6 m against 11.0 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi A3 costs about $1,511 a year (5.3 L/100km) and fuel for the Honda HR-V about $1,767 a year (6.2 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $256 a year less for the Audi A3.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi A3) and 5 years / Unlimited (Honda HR-V). Capped-price servicing: no data (Audi A3), 5 years (Honda HR-V).

Where each one leads

The Audi A3: more power (110kW against 89kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (380L against 304L), the higher braked towing limit (1,200kg against 1,000kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,511 a year against $1,767).

The Honda HR-V: nothing in the figures we hold puts it ahead of the Audi A3.

The Verdict

Audi A3 scores higher, 75 vs 74

The Audi A3 scores 75 to the Honda HR-V's 74 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 4 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Audi A3 ahead by 12 points), safety (Audi A3 ahead by 8 points), fuel economy (Audi A3 ahead by 8 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi A3 costs about $256 less (5.3 L/100km against 6.2 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 380L in the Audi A3, 304L in the Honda HR-V.

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