Audi

Audi A3

Price $40,100 – $57,000
Fuel consumption 6.8 – 10.2 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 87%(view ratings)
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
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)