Audi A3
The A3 hatchback is Audi’s entry-level car. It comes with either a gas or diesel 2.0L engine and factory-standard FWD. But like all Audis, quattro AWD is also available on option. The A3’s chassis is very similar to the Volkswagen GTI’s. Meanwhile, the TDI trim does a great job, balancing fuel efficiency, luxury and driving pleasure.
Audi A3
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$34,100 |
| Fees | CA$1,995 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$641/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 l I-4 |
| Power | 200 hp @ 5,100 rpm (149 kW) |
| Torque | 207 lb·ft @ 1,700 – 5,000 rpm (281 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Hatchback |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 10.4 L/100km |
| Highway | 6.7 L/100km |
| Combined | 8.7 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 632 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 200 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Smart key | standard |
| Remote engine start | standard |
| GPS | optional |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Sirius XM | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion with 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 | 4,293 mm (169″) |
| Width | 1,994 mm (79″) |
| Height | 1,422 mm (56″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm (101″) |
| Front track | 1,506 mm (59″) |
| Rear track | 1,506 mm (59″) |
| Weight | 1,460 kg (3,219 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 | 9/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 |
| Interior | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 8/10 |
| Winter driving | 8/10 |
| Comfort | 8/10 |
| Average | 82%(view ratings) |