Audi A3
The Audi A3 is proof that a luxury car doesn't have to be big. Although it’s based on the Volkswagen Golf, its design and interior finish stand out enough to give it a unique look. Available as a cabriolet, a sedan or a plug-in hybrid five-door hatchback (called the Sportback e-tron), the A3’s output ranges from 186 horsepower to nearly 400 horsepower (in the very sporty RS 3).
Audi A3
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$40,900 |
| Fees | CA$2,095 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$769/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Combined power | 204 hp |
| Combined torque | 258 lb·ft |
| Engine | 1,4 l I-4 |
| Power | 150 hp @ 5,000 rpm (112 kW) |
| Torque | 184 lb·ft @ 1,600 – 4,500 rpm (249 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Engine | Electric |
| Power | 102 hp @ 2,000 rpm (76 kW) |
| Torque | 243 lb·ft @ 2,200 rpm (329 N·m) |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) |
| Energy | 8.8 kWh |
| Voltage | N/A |
| Charging times |
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| Cooling | N/A |
| Drivetrain structure | Parallel |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Hatchback |
| Category | Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid, Wagon under $50,000 |
| Assembly | Ingolstadt, DE |
| Generation | 3 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 6.8 L/100km |
| Highway | 6.0 L/100km |
| Combined | 6.5 L/100km (2.8 Lₑ/100km) |
| Autonomy | 615 km |
| Electric autonomy | 26 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 93 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Smart key | standard |
| 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 | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P225/45HR17 |
| Rear tires | P225/45HR17 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,313 mm (170″) |
| Width | 1,786 mm (70″) |
| Height | 1,425 mm (56″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,629 mm (104″) |
| Front track | 1,542 mm (61″) |
| Rear track | 1,514 mm (60″) |
| Weight | 1,640 kg (3,616 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 385 l and 954 l |
| Fuel tank | 40 l (9 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.6 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | 209 km/h (130 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 6/10 |
| Reliability | 4/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| Average | 78%(view ratings) |