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$34,500 |
| Fees | CA$2,410 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$649/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2,0 l I-4 |
| Power | 184 hp @ 5,200 rpm (137 kW) |
| Torque | 222 lb·ft @ 3,200 rpm (301 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | Subcompact luxury car |
| Assembly | Curitiba, BR |
| Generation | 3 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 8.8 L/100km |
| Highway | 6.5 L/100km |
| Combined | 7.8 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 705 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 182 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | not available |
| Ventilated front seats | not available |
| Massage seats | not available |
| Head-up display | not available |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | not available |
| Forward collision warning | not available |
| Autonomous emergency braking | not available |
| Lane departure warning | not available |
| Adaptive cruise control | not available |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wireless phone charging | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 11 m (36′) |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, pneumatic, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P225/40HR18 |
| Rear tires | P225/40HR18 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,458 mm (176″) |
| Width | 1,760 mm (69″) |
| Height | 1,416 mm (56″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,637 mm (104″) |
| Front track | 1,554 mm (61″) |
| Rear track | 1,527 mm (60″) |
| Weight | 1,525 kg (3,362 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 284 l |
| Fuel tank | 55 l (12 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.0 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | 209 km/h (130 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) |