Audi A3
Until Audi unveils the A1, the A3 remains the automaker's smallest car. For 2009, several very minor modifications were brought to the body, while the interior remains the same. On the mechanical side, it is now possible to get the reputed Quattro all-wheel drive system with the 2,0-litre turbo engine, which is great news. Also available is a 3,2-litre V6 engine, again associated to the Quattro system. The finish overall is excellent. One wonders, though, if maintenance costs will be overbearing?
Audi A3
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$45,000 |
| Fees | CA$800 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$847/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Hatchback |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 11.3 L/100km |
| Highway | 8.0 L/100km |
| Combined | 9.8 L/100km |
| CO₂ emissions | N/A |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Smart key | standard |
| GPS | optional |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Premium audio system | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electrical variable assist |
| Turning diameter | 11 m (35′) |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | 245/45R17 |
| Rear tires | 245/45R17 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,285 mm (169″) |
| Width | 1,966 mm (77″) |
| Height | 1,422 mm (56″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm (101″) |
| Front track | 1,534 mm (60″) |
| Rear track | 1,506 mm (59″) |
| Weight | 1,660 kg (3,660 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 351 l and 1,546 l |
| Fuel tank | 55 l (12 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Interior | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 8/10 |
| Winter driving | 9/10 |
| Comfort | 7/10 |
| Average | 78%(view ratings) |