2017 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron vs. 2017 Lexus CT 200h

In the luxury car market, many automakers are doing everything they can to give their vehicles a competitive edge. For Audi and Lexus, that edge is the incredible technology innovations like the hybrid engines in their lineup. Two popular vehicles from this class are the 2017 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron and the Lexus CT 200h. 

Check out our comparison now to see how the two fare in a head-to-head matchup from the team at your local luxury car dealership near Coral Springs, Stuart, and West Palm Beach.

Major Differences in Expert Reviews of Audi and Lexus Hybrid Models

Before we get into the specifications, let's take a closer look at how the 2017 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron and the Lexus CT 200h fared against one of the industry's top experts in all things automotive. 

Per KBB.com, the 2017 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron gets an overall rating of 9.4 out of 10. That includes a 9.4 rating on comfort and convenience, a 9.3 in driving dynamics, and a 9.2 for design. In comparison, the Lexus CT 200h received less than a 9 out of 10. The vehicle received an 8.4 rating for driving dynamics, 8.8 for design, and just 8.7 for comfort and convenience-all for an overall rating of 8.9.

Driving Dynamics, Comfort, and Total Design Factors to Compare

The experts have weighed in, but what do those ratings really mean? Let's look at a couple of the key areas the vehicles were rated on in a quick side-by-side comparison. 

Driving Dynamics

One of the biggest differences between these two vehicles is in their performance. The 2017 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron is powered by the joint effort of a 75kW electric motor and a gas engine. Combined, the power system can produce up to 204 horsepower and 243 lb-ft of torque. The Lexus CT 200h is powered by a high-output electric drive motor and an inline 4-cylinder gas engine. But its power production maxes out at a combined total system horsepower of 134. 

Design

Both the A3 Sportback e-tron and the CT 200h offer beautiful styling, but the design is about more than that. The Audi model provides an advanced technology solution for nearly every problem and even more than you ever thought of. The beautiful driver assistance systems make it easy for you to get the most out of your vehicle's power. The CT 200h is basically just a normal car with a hybrid engine.

Get a Closer Look at Hybrid Luxury Vehicles for Sale in West Palm Beach

The 2017 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron and the Lexus CT 200h both have a great deal to offer today's buyer. But experts and buyers near West Palm Beach, Coral Springs, and Stuart agree there's one clear winner in this comparison. Get the inside scoop on the 2017 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron in our vehicle review or take a stroll through our online inventory now. 

When you're ready to become the proud owner of a brand-new 2017 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron, schedule a test drive with the professionals at Audi West Palm Beach.