# 2014 Avalon or 2016 Audi A3 **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [September 23, 2015, 5:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-avalon-or-2016-audi-a3/91240 "2015-09-23T05:56:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![bmwcajun](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7cd45c/32.png) [@bmwcajun](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bmwcajun)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2015, 5:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-avalon-or-2016-audi-a3/91240/1 "2015-09-23T05:56:29Z")
Considering a 2015 Avalon XLE Premium and also looking at an 2016 Audi A3. Any experiences with these vehicles? Recommendations? Thanks ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2015, 5:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-avalon-or-2016-audi-a3/91240/2 "2015-09-23T05:58:38Z")
What a different couple of cars. Which do you like? Does the A3 have enough room? ---
**Author:** ![bmwcajun](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7cd45c/32.png) [@bmwcajun](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bmwcajun)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2015, 6:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-avalon-or-2016-audi-a3/91240/3 "2015-09-23T06:25:26Z")
Avalon. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2015, 6:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-avalon-or-2016-audi-a3/91240/4 "2015-09-23T06:28:09Z")
If you like the Avalon, go for it, it’ll be a great cruiser and car for 4 adults to travel. The A3 would be more fun, but much less room. I’d seriously consider the Avalon, but I need crazy headroom, it doesn’t have enough with the standard sunroof. ---
**Author:** ![bmwcajun](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7cd45c/32.png) [@bmwcajun](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bmwcajun)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2015, 6:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-avalon-or-2016-audi-a3/91240/5 "2015-09-23T06:36:34Z")
Avalon is beautifully styled and refined. I was surprised ---
**Author:** ![MikeInNH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a587f6/32.png) [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2015, 6:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-avalon-or-2016-audi-a3/91240/6 "2015-09-23T06:41:02Z")
A3 is probably more fun to drive…but the Avalon is more reliable…and real quiet and comfortable family car. ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2015, 6:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-avalon-or-2016-audi-a3/91240/7 "2015-09-23T06:46:33Z")
I’ve never heard anyone posting ~~hear~~ here say they’ve been disappointed with their Avalon. ---
**Author:** ![the\_same\_mountainbike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2015, 7:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-avalon-or-2016-audi-a3/91240/8 "2015-09-23T07:37:00Z")
For quality, reliability, and longevity, the Avalon. For handling, the Audi. What’s your preference? ---
**Author:** ![lion9car](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/59ef9b/32.png) [@lion9car](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lion9car)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2015, 12:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-avalon-or-2016-audi-a3/91240/9 "2015-09-23T12:29:32Z")
This is an odd cross-comparison. How much room do you need? Do you like a sporty ride or a softer ride? How important are reliability and long-term cost of ownership? Have you considered a used Lexus GS 350? That would give you somewhat of a blend of these two cars. ---
**Author:** ![Docnick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ecae2f/32.png) [@Docnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Docnick)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2015, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-avalon-or-2016-audi-a3/91240/10 "2015-09-23T17:35:18Z")
I would prefer the Avalon. The Audi 3 is cramped by comparison and will cost more to maintain. ---
**Author:** ![missileman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/missileman/32/1366_2.png) [@missileman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missileman)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2015, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-avalon-or-2016-audi-a3/91240/11 "2015-09-23T18:16:25Z")
Consider this another big vote for the Avalon. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2015, 6:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-avalon-or-2016-audi-a3/91240/12 "2015-09-23T18:41:40Z")
I think the Avalon is a major luxury car deal compared to the expensive brands. Most of the luxury for a fraction of the price. Just like a high trim level of the new Chevy Impala compared to the Cadillac XTS. ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2015, 2:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-avalon-or-2016-audi-a3/91240/13 "2015-09-25T02:49:14Z")
If your are comparing the Avalon, why not compare it to other cars it’s class? Impala, Cadenza, and Chevy SS also rate well in the full size class. If you already did the comparison, including an Avalon test drive, get it now. ---
**Author:** ![the\_same\_mountainbike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2015, 6:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-avalon-or-2016-audi-a3/91240/14 "2015-09-25T06:24:25Z")
LOL, Jt, I respect your diligence! And your loyalty. 😃