Audi A3
Incredibly beautiful, the Audi A3 looks nothing like an entry-level car. This little station wagon possesses several interesting features. This year’s big news is the availability of a diesel engine, giving the A3 a touch of exclusivity. Its 2.0-litre TDI delivers 140 horsepower, but it’s the 236 lbs-ft of torque that is attracting all the attention. Otherwise, the excellent 2.0-litre turbocharged engine is perfectly fine.
Audi A3
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$36,650 |
| Fees | CA$1,995 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$689/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Hatchback |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 9.4 L/100km |
| Highway | 6.9 L/100km |
| Combined | 8.3 L/100km |
| CO₂ emissions | 191 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Smart key | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Sirius XM | optional |
| 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 | P225/45YR17 |
| Rear tires | P225/45YR17 |
| 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 | 1,521 mm (60″) |
| Rear track | 1,494 mm (59″) |
| Weight | 1,480 kg (3,263 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 | 10/10 |
| Interior | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 6/10 |
| Winter driving | 8/10 |
| Comfort | 7/10 |
| Average | 77%(view ratings) |