Audi A3
The compact A3 is still available in sedan and cabriolet variants, with front- or all-wheel drive, not to mention high-performance S3 and RS 3 models that generate 288 and 394 horsepower, respectively. A new generation is coming, though it had yet to make its official debut when we wrote these lines. Styling will evolve to match the look of recent Audi products, while the more refined and more technologically advanced cockpit will take a page from the new Q3.
Audi A3
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$52,700 |
| Fees | CA$2,410 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$992/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2,0 l I-4 |
| Power | 288 hp @ 6,200 rpm (215 kW) |
| Torque | 280 lb·ft @ 4,000 rpm (380 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | Compact luxury car |
| Assembly | Győr, HU |
| Generation | 3 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 10.7 L/100km |
| Highway | 8.0 L/100km |
| Combined | 9.5 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 578 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 222 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | optional |
| Ventilated front seats | not available |
| Massage seats | not available |
| Head-up display | not available |
| Surround-view camera | not available |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | optional |
| Autonomous emergency braking | optional |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional |
| Infotainment | |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | N/A |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | N/A |
| Rear brakes | N/A |
| Front tires | 235/35 R19 |
| Rear tires | 235/35 R19 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,466 mm (176″) |
| Width | 1,960 mm (77″) |
| Height | 1,392 mm (55″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,631 mm (104″) |
| Weight | 1,580 kg (3,483 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 284 l |
| Fuel tank | 55 l (12 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.8 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 | 9/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| Average | 79%(view ratings) |