Audi A3
The entry-level Audi, sold in Canada as a sedan, a cabriolet and a five-door hatchback, is undergoing significant changes for 2017. The headlights are new and the Technik trim is equipped with the Audi virtual cockpit, a large digital screen located in front of the driver. The base version gets a new 2.0L engine. The e-tron plug-in hybrid version is back, as is the spectacular S3 and its 292-horsepower engine. In addition, the fabulous 394-horsepower RS 3 should arrive in Canada next year.
Audi A3
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$32,800 |
| Fees | CA$2,095 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$617/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 9.1 L/100km |
| Highway | 6.8 L/100km |
| Combined | 8.1 L/100km |
| CO₂ emissions | 188 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Smart key | optional |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | available |
| Android Auto compatible | available |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 11 m (36′) |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P225/45HR17 |
| Rear tires | P225/45HR17 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,455 mm (175″) |
| Width | 1,796 mm (71″) |
| Height | 1,415 mm (56″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,637 mm (104″) |
| Front track | 1,554 mm (61″) |
| Rear track | 1,527 mm (60″) |
| Weight | 1,440 kg (3,175 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 348 l |
| Fuel tank | 50 l (11 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 | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 6/10 |
| Reliability | 6/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Infotainment | 9/10 |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| Average | 80%(view ratings) |