Audi A3
The A3 is the German luxury brand’s entry-level sedan. There are two models to choose from starting with the 40 TFSI and its turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine producing 201 horsepower. The sportier S3 will please performance enthusiasts with 306 horsepower from the same engine. Alas, the hardcore RS 3 still cannot be ordered in Canada. Audi’s quattro all-wheel drive system comes standard along with a seven-speed automatic transmission.
Audi A3
Pricing | |
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MSRP | CA$40,100 |
Fees | CA$2,850 |
Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
Monthly payments | CA$754/month |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 2,0 l I-4 |
Power | 201 hp @ 5,000 rpm (150 kW) |
Torque | 221 lb·ft @ 4,000 rpm (300 N·m) |
Induction | Turbocharged |
Fuel type | Regular |
Transmission | 7-speed automatic |
Drivetrain | AWD |
Vehicle type / Category | |
Vehicle type | Sedan |
Category | Subcompact luxury car |
Assembly | Ingolstadt, DE |
Generation | 4 |
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
City | 8.7 L/100km |
Highway | 6.8 L/100km |
Combined | 7.9 L/100km |
Autonomy | 696 km |
CO₂ emissions | 183 g/km |
Equipment | |
Sunroof | standard |
Heated front seats | standard |
Heated rear seats | not available |
Heated steering wheel | not available |
Ventilated front seats | not available |
Head-up display | not available |
Surround-view camera | not available |
Smart key | standard |
Blindspot detection | optional |
Forward collision warning | standard |
Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
Lane departure warning | not available |
Adaptive cruise control | not available |
GPS | not available |
Infotainment | |
Front USB ports | standard |
Rear USB ports | not available |
Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
Android Auto compatible | standard |
Sirius XM | standard |
Bluetooth audio | standard |
Wi-Fi hotspot | not available |
Wireless phone charging | optional |
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
Steering | rack and pinion, electrical variable assist |
Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
Front tires | P225/45R17 |
Rear tires | P225/45R17 |
Safety | |
Seat belts | 5 |
Dimensions / Weight | |
Length | 4,493 mm (177″) |
Width | 1,816 mm (71″) |
Height | 1,427 mm (56″) |
Wheelbase | 2,629 mm (104″) |
Weight | 1,585 kg (3,494 lb) |
Capacities | |
Passengers | 5 |
Trunk | 309 l |
Fuel tank | 55 l (12 gal) |
Towing capacity | not recommended |
Performance | |
0-100 km/h | 6.7 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 | 8/10 |
Reliability | 7/10 |
Safety | N/A |
Infotainment | 8/10 |
Driving | 9/10 |
Overall | 9/10 |
Average | 87%(view ratings) |