Overview: Audi A3  

Summary:

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Pros:

-Acceleration

-Interior Quality

-Agility

-Ride Comfort

-Refinement

-Safety Ratings

 

 Cons:

-Cargo Space

-Price

 

 Overall:

The A3 is high-quality and fun, but there are still better deals.

 

 Other Recommended Vehicles:

-Audi A4 Avant

-BMW 325Xi wagon

-Mazda3 hatchback

-Volkswagen GTI

-Volvo V50

 

Evaluations:

Interior Comfort: 7/10

Interior Quality: 8/10

Versatility: 4/10

Refinement: 7/10

Fun-to-Drive: 8/10

Fuel Economy: 4/10

Safety: 8/10

Price: 3/10

Overall: 6/10

Recommended: Yes

 

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The Basics:

 

     Pricing:

 

Models/Base Price (MSRP):

2.0T: $24,740

S-Line 3.2: $33,980

Current rebate: None

Destination Charge: $720

 

Dimensions:

 

Length: 168.7 inches

Width: 69.5 inches

Height: 56.0 inches

Wheelbase: 101.5 inches

Weight: 3263-3660 lbs

Cargo Space Behind Second Seat : 13.1 cubic feet

Maximum Cargo Capacity: 54.6 cubic feet

 

Powertrain:

 

2.0-liter Turbocharged I4:

Standard on: 2.0T

Optional on: NA

Standard Transmission: 6-speed manual

Optional Transmission: 6-speed SMT

Horsepower: 200

Torque: 207 lb/ft

EPA City Mileage: 25 mpg SMT, 23 mpg manual

EPA Highway Mileage: 31 mpg SMT, 32 mpg manual

EPA Overall Mileage: 28 mpg SMT, 27 mpg manual

 

3.2-liter V6:

Standard on: S-Line 3.2

Optional on: NA

Standard Transmission: 6-speed SMT

Optional Transmission: NA

Horsepower: 250

Torque: 236 lb/ft

EPA City Mileage: 21 mpg

EPA Highway Mileage: 27 mpg

EPA Overall Mileage: 23

 

 

Safety Ratings:

 

NHTSA Frontal Crash Test, Driver: NA

Front Passenger: NA

 

NHTSA Side Crash Test, Driver: NA

Front Passenger: NA

 

NHTSA Rollover Resistance: NA

 

IIHS Offset Crash Test: Good

 

IIHS Side Crash Test: Good

 

IIHS Head Restraint: Acceptable

 

If you can read this, congratulations. Not everyone can read it, or course.

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