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$46,600 |
| Fees | CA$2,095 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$877/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2,0 l I-4 |
| Power | 292 hp @ 5,400 rpm (218 kW) |
| Torque | 280 lb·ft @ 1,900 – 5,300 rpm (380 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | Sports Car under $50,000 |
| Assembly | Győr, HU |
| Generation | 3 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 11.0 L/100km |
| Highway | 8.5 L/100km |
| Combined | 9.9 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 555 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 232 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Smart key | optional |
| Blindspot detection | optional |
| GPS | 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 | P225/40YR18 |
| Rear tires | P225/40YR18 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,468 mm (176″) |
| Width | 1,796 mm (71″) |
| Height | 1,392 mm (55″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,631 mm (104″) |
| Front track | 1,552 mm (61″) |
| Rear track | 1,527 mm (60″) |
| Weight | 1,570 kg (3,461 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 348 l |
| Fuel tank | 55 l (12 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.9 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | 250 km/h (155 mph) (manufacturer) |
| 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) |