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 | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$57,000 |
| Fees | CA$2,850 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,073/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2,0 l I-4 |
| Power | 306 hp @ 5,450 rpm (228 kW) |
| Torque | 295 lb·ft @ 2,000 – 5,450 rpm (400 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| 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 | 10.2 L/100km |
| Highway | 7.3 L/100km |
| Combined | 8.9 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 617 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 207 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 | optional |
| Surround-view camera | not available |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional |
| GPS | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Rear USB ports | standard |
| 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 | P225/40R18 |
| Rear tires | P225/40R18 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,503 mm (177″) |
| Width | 1,816 mm (71″) |
| Height | 1,415 mm (56″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,631 mm (104″) |
| Weight | 1,605 kg (3,538 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 235 l |
| Fuel tank | 55 l (12 gal) |
| Towing capacity | not recommended |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.6 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 3.9 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h (155 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) |