Audi A3 Buying Guide – Buying Guide
Test Drive

Audi A3 Buying Guide – Buying Guide

TheAudi A3 The most beloved by Italians premium car: compact Ingolstadt (the most bought model in our country among the four rings produced by the House) is made on the same basis as Volkswagen Golf but with a more refined style and an even more refined finish.

Below you will find three buying guidesrelated to the three options indicated in the price list (three doors, С e Sportback, convertible - more niche - was not taken into account): we will show you in detail i Pricesthen enginesthen accessoriesthen performancethen strengthsthen defects and the more you express it.

Audi A3: buying guide

TheAudi A3 a three doors intended for those who are looking for compact flawlessly finished (no better competition on the market) and not too bulky (4,24 meters long).

Despite the fact that it is allowed for five passengers in the rear, it is not very spacious: uncomfortable for rear passengers, it has trunk which could be more convenient in a two-seater configuration.

Equipment Audi A3

TheAudi A3You know, this is a very expensive car. Starting with more "affordable" versions (suitable, in our opinion, for the clientele who wants a quality car without large sums of money) young e Business, both are only available in combination with engines power up to 125 hp. The first setup offers steel rims, the second (€ 500 more for the same engine) is responsible forfront center armrestсautoradio with 8 speakers, with i alloy wheels from 16 inches, s Cruise control и с rear parking sensors.

Expensive (€ 810 more than the Business), but available with all engines (except S3). Attraction, the option is not very rich (only armrest and alloy wheels 16 inches). There Admiredmore balanced, costs € 190 more than Attraction, can only be purchased with less powerful engines and offers the same accessories as Business with the addition ofsports trim.

Versions Ambition e Environment O 'Audi A3 they do not have a good price / equipment ratio (they cost € 1.410 more than Admired with the same engine): the first installation offerssports trimthen alloy wheels yes 17 ”, and fog lightsthen front sports seatsthen chrome pipes и sports steering wheel in leather with three needles, and the second corresponds to the letter i alloy wheels 16″, Cruise controlthen fog lightsthen rear parking sensors и chrome pipes.

Version four edition, available exclusively on 1.8 TFSI and 2.0 TDI a four-wheel drive, instead very rich and suggested price quite affordable compared to the content offered (1.420 euros more than the duo Ambition / Ambiente): Cruise control, xenon headlightspackage S line exterior e rear parking sensors... Relatively affordable, but not as complete, "top-of-the-line" S3: sports trim, alloy wheels from 18", xenon headlights, inserts into aluminum matt black brake calipers sports seats Alcantara / leather trim, rear spoiler and sports steering wheel.

Audi A3: all models in the price list

Below you will find all the features of the versionsAudi A3, Range engines of compact German consists of eight units, all supercharged: five petrol TFSIs (1.2 with 110 hp, 1.4 with 125 and 150 hp, 1.8 with 180 hp and 2.0 with 300 hp) and three diesel TDI (1.6 with 110 hp and 2.0 with 150 hp). and 184 hp).

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (from 22.490 euros)

TheAudi TFSI A3 1.2 (Prices up to 27.600 110 euros) has a very quiet engine with an output of XNUMX hp, suitable for those looking for maximum comfort.

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI 125 CV (from 23.640 XNUMX euros)

TheAudi A3 1.4 TFSI 125 CV (Prices up to 28,750 206 euros), in our opinion, is the most suitable choice for those looking for a gasoline engine: quiet and fast (9,2 km / h and 0 seconds for acceleration from 100 to 19,6 kilometers per hour), and low fuel consumption consumption (XNUMX km / l).

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI COD (from 25.950 euros)

TheAudi A3 1.4 TFSI COD (Prices up to 29.750 € 150) from 130 HP, thanks to a system that can deactivate two cylinders at speeds up to 1.400 km / h and speeds from 4.000 to 0 rpm, it ensures low fuel consumption, especially on suburban routes. All this is combined with agility on the road and performance worthy of a DOC sports car (“100-8,1” in XNUMX seconds).

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (from 27.450 euros)

TheAudi TFSI A3 1.8 (Prices up to 35.070 EUR) can also be purchased at four-wheel drive: The engine, which has an exceptionally large displacement, is rich in power (180) and torque (250 Nm), already meets (like all other Ingolstadt compact units except 1.6 TDI ultra) the anti-pollution regulations and offers incredible performance (maximum speed 6 km / h and 232 seconds at 7,2-0). All this combined with excellent cornering maneuverability, excellent motorway comfort and consumption relatively low: 17,2 km / l.

Audi S3 (from 39.100 XNUMX euros)

TheAudi S3 (Prices up to € 41.300), flagship model A3 (only four-wheel drive), focused more on fun (it's glued to the pavement) than hard and clean performance (there are rivals that shoot from 0 to 100 km/h - 5,2 seconds claimed value - faster). In contrast, the 2.0 engine is supercharged with 300 hp. consumes very little: 14,3 km / l.

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (up to 24.340 euros)

Comfort and bass consumption (26,3 km / l, 31,2 l ultra): these are two strengthsAudi TDI A3 1.6 (Prices up to EUR 29.450), the diesel version is in our opinion the most suitable.

Audi A3 2.0 TDI 150 CV (from 27.900 euros)

TheAudi A3 2.0 TDI 150 l. S. (Prices to 33.320 euros) is one of the funniest compact cars in the world: nimble through corners and full of horsepower and torque (320 Nm, 340 for four a four-wheel drive), it offers really interesting performance (top speed 218 km / h and 8,6 seconds for 0-100, 214 km / h and 8,4 for quattro) and a high level of comfort. The drivetrain isn't very bouncy for a diesel, and when pulled, it drinks a little.

Audi A3 2.0 TDI 184 CV (from 30.750 euros)

TheAudi A3 2.0 TDI 184 l. S. (Prices up to 37.970 150 euros) is nothing more than a "nasty" version of the 380 Colt variant. The same benefits (comfort, small displacement to save on RC Auto policy, driving pleasure, high torque - 234 Nm - and performance: top speed of 7,3 km / h and 0 seconds on "100-230", 6,8, XNUMX km / h XNUMX seconds for four), but the same disadvantages: lack of elasticity and improved consumption. IN S tronic automatic transmission a double clutchAvailable on all engines, it is great for normal driving, but can be slightly less harsh when driving fun.

Audi A3: options

Cruise control (320 euros), fog lights (200 euros) e metallic paint (770 euros): these are, in our opinion, accessories that are used to complement the equipment Audi A3 Young e AttractionOn Business (which offers a speed controller as standard), we would add to the other two options satellite navigator (1.340 euros). GPS will also be useful on Admired и Environment with xenon headlights (1.140 euros) and metallic color.

Cruise, navigator and metallic complement the equipment perfectly Ambition и S3 while enriching the already rich four edition (which already has a speed controller) you can add extensions to nappa leather (Xnumx euro).

Audi A3 Sedan: buying guide

TheA3 Audi Sedan it's not just a tail version Sportback but the "miniature" sedan less than four and a half meters long is assembled with great care (fewer hidden details). The back sofa is wide enough to accommodate three people, but head and legroom for those in the back has been reduced to the bone.

Equipment Audi A3 Sedan

Just four Armature O 'A3 Audi Sedan... "Basic" version Attraction slightly more expensive compared to the equipment offered – front center armrest e alloy wheels 17 inches - but it's perfect for those who want a four-ring car without spending a fortune.

Richer and with a not overpriced surcharge (1.600 euros more than the Attraction with the same engine) Ambition и Environment: the first one offerssports trimthen alloy wheels yes 18 ”, and fog lightsthen sports seats front and sports steering wheel and the second, more focused on comfort, responds with the letter i alloy wheels 17″, Cruise controlthen fog lights и rear parking sensors, S3 offers'sports trimthen alloy wheels yes 18 ”, and xenon headlightsblack painted brake calipers i folding mirrors electrically, i points sports front in Alcantara / leather and sports steering wheel.

Audi A3 Sedan: all models in the price list

Below you will find all the features of the versionsA3 Audi Sedan, Range engines The compact four-door from Ingolstadt includes seven supercharged units: four petrol TFSIs (1.4 with 125 and 150 hp, 1.8 with 180 hp and 2.0 with 300 hp) and three diesel TDI (1.6 with 110 hp and 2.0 with 150 and 184 hp).

Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI 125 CV (from 27.100 euros)

'SAudi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI 125 CV (Prices up to 30.900 euros) - the petrol engine variant we would like to recommend - the same goes for the three-door car: good performance and low fuel consumption.

Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI COD (from 28.100 euros)

Thanks to a two-cylinder shut-off device (up to 130 km / h and speeds from 1.400 to 4.000 rpm),Audi A3 Seat 1.4 TFSI COD (prices up to 31.900 euros) claims record distances in the extra-urban cycle and offers an interesting shot.

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (from 29.600 euros)

TheAudi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (Prices up to 35.400 EUR), also available in four-wheel driveis a cheaper (and less productive) alternative to the S3: it is resilient in corners and fast on the straights, it can be comfortable on long journeys and not thirsty for fuel.

Audi S3 Sedan (from € 40.550)

TheAudi S3 Sedan (prices up to 42.750 EUR) a four-wheel drive it is ideal for those who want to get the most out of their driving, but cannot pass up the opportunity to have a car that they can use every day without any problems.

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (from 27.400 euros)

Impossible not to mentionAudi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (Prices up to 31.600 180 euros) without mentioning its direct competitor Mercedes CLA 1.5 CDI (which boasts a 10,7 engine, cheaper insurance and higher torque). The entry-level four-ring turbo diesel has other strengths: great cornering agility, excellent elasticity and a very interesting sprint (0 seconds to accelerate from 100 to XNUMX kilometers per hour).

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI 150 CV (from € 30.050)

TheAudi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI 150 CV (Prices up to 33.650 EUR), also available in four-wheel drive, in our opinion, this is the best choice in the diesel range. While it is true that the engine could be more stable and less demanding on fuel, it is equally true that it offers significant power and torque (340 Nm), excellent comfort, impeccable handling and remarkable performance (224 km / h speed and 8,6 seconds for "0-100", 220 km / h and 8,3 seconds for quattro).

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI 184 CV (from € 32.900)

TheAudi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI 184 CV (Prices up to 38.700 euros), also available for four-wheel drive, retains the same qualities as the 150 hp version. (cornering agility, power and torque - 380 Nm - high and interesting characteristics: top speed of 241 km / h and 7,4 seconds for acceleration from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour, 237 km / h and 6,9 seconds for fours). It also adds a restrained offset in relation to the cavalry. Defects? poor elasticity, consumption improved (23,8 km / l, 20,4 for 4WD) e S tronic automatic transmission (also present in the entire range) is a little harsh when driving fast.

Audi A3 Sedan: the options

Entry level version Attraction O 'A3 Audi Sedan should be enriched Cruise control (320 euros), i fog lights (200 euros) and metallic paint (770 euros). These options (apart from the standard fog lamps) must also be inserted on the Ambition и S3 with satellite navigator (1.340 euros). Charitable foundation Environment should be integrated with metallic color, GPS and coverage in skin Milan (1.705 euros).

Audi A3 Sportback: buying guide

Finish exceptional (with the exception of some inaccuracy in the assembly of the most hidden external parts) and trunk especially wide when the rear seats are folded: these are the strengthsAudi Sportback A3, a five-door version of the elegant "C-segment" of four rings. Its length is seven centimeters longer than the three-door car, and is felt when parking, but the low roof still poses space problems for taller rear passengers.

Equipment Audi A3 Sportback

VersionsAudi Sportback A3 identical to those in the three-door version: young и Business – both poorly equipped – can only be combined with engines gasoline and turbodiesel engines up to 125 HP The first, expensive in terms of equipment, in practice only offers steel rims, while the second (€ 500 more with the same engine) adds a front center armrest. alloy wheels 16″, Cruise control и rear parking sensors.

Not even Attraction - 810 euros more than the Business with the same engine, but without cruise control and parking sensors - it is especially rich, while Admired (only available with less powerful petrol and diesel units, € 190 more than Attraction)sports trimthen Cruise control, package S line exterior и rear parking sensors.

TheAudi A3 Sportback Ambition (1.410 euros more than the Business with the same engine), it would be possible to have more complete standard equipment - sports trim, alloy wheels from 17", fog lights, sports seats front, chrome-plated tailpipes e sports steering wheel, Environment (same price as Ambition, therefore expensive) offers i alloy wheels 16″, Cruise controlthen fog lightsthen rear parking sensors and chrome pipes.

Rich customization is relatively convenient four edition (only available on 1.8 TFSI and 2.0 TDI a four-wheel drive1.820 euros more than the duo Ambition / Ambiente with the same engine) which offers Cruise controlthen xenon headlights, package S line exterior и rear parking sensors, S3, also relatively affordable but not as rich, offers insteadsports trimthen alloy wheels yes 18 ”, and xenon headlightsthen fog lights, inserts into aluminum matt black painted brake calipers, rear spoiler and sports steering wheel.

Audi A3 Sportback: all models in the price list

Below you will find all the features of the versionsAudi Sportback A3, Range engines of compact The five-door car from Ingolstadt consists of ten units, all supercharged: five petrol TFSIs (1.2 with 110 hp, 1.4 with 125 and 150 hp, 1.8 with 180 hp and 2.0 with 300 hp). ), 1.4 TFSI g-tron a methane 110 hp, 1.4 TFSI e-tron hybrid 204 h.p. and three diesel TDIs (1.6 110 hp and 2.0 150 and 184 hp).

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (from 23.340 euros)

TheAudi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (Prices up to EUR 28.450) boasts excellent comfort: thanks to its quiet engine and well-soundproofed interior.

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI 125 CV (from 24.490 euros)

TheAudi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI 125 HP (Prices up to € 29.600 1.2) is as comfortable as the XNUMX TFSI, but boasts a higher swing. In our opinion, this is the best choice for those who are going to buy a petrol version of the Ingolstadt compact.

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI COD (from 26.800 euros)

Also onAudi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI COD (Prices up to 30.600 130 euros) there is a system that disables two cylinders (up to a speed of 1.400 km / h and speeds from 4.000 to XNUMX rpm) to reduce fuel consumption, especially in the extra-urban cycle.

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (from 28.300 euros)

FROM "Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (Prices up to 35.920 EUR), also available in four-wheel drive, you start to get real pleasure from driving: thanks to impeccable cornering behavior and a resilient, sharp engine (7,2 seconds on "0-100", 6,8 seconds on a four) and not very thirsty for fuel. But the direct competitors Mercedes A 220 and Volvo V40 T4 are more equipped with "torque" (250 Nm).

Audi S3 Sportback (from 39.950 Euro)

To be alone compact yes 300 CV a four-wheel drive The authorAudi Sportback S3 (Prices up to 42.150 14,3 euros) consumes very little (0 km / l). Aesthetically, it is focused on moderation, and in terms of performance, the Volkswagen Golf R 'cousin' (built on the same platform and equipped with the same engine) takes less time to accelerate from 100 to 5,3 km / h ('C' segment " Ingolstadt claims XNUMX seconds).

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI g-tron (from 25.650 euros)

Interesting characteristics (top speed 197 km / h and 10,8 seconds for acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h), comfort, pleasure and low fuel consumption (30,3 km / kg):Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI g-tron a methane (Prices to 29.450 euros) is a car not to be underestimated for those who want to save money at the distributor without sacrificing elegance.

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI e-tron (from 39.900 euros)

Thanks to the combination of a supercharged petrol engine and a zero-emission installation,Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI e-tron - option ibrida plug-in (i.e. rechargeable from an outlet) compact four rings - generates a total power of 204 hp. and declares consumption equal to 66,6 km / l. It takes only 7,6 seconds to travel from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour, and in electric mode it has'autonomy 50 km.

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (from 25.190 XNUMX euros)

TheAudi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (Prices up to 30.300 XNUMX) emphasizes comfort and low frequencies consumption (30,3 km / l option ultra) to grab the attention of savings-conscious customers.

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI 150 hp (from 28.750 euros)

TheAudi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI 150 hp (prices up to 34.170 EUR), also available in four-wheel driveIn our opinion, it is the ideal solution for those who want a fully equipped vehicle to suit any situation. Credit for outstanding performance: a top speed of 218 km / h and 8,7 seconds for acceleration from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour (214 km / h and 8,5 seconds for quattro).

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI 184 hp (from 31.600 euros)

TheAudi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI 184 hp (prices up to 39.220 €) are also available at four-wheel drive, even livelier than the 150 foal version, and perhaps even exaggerated. It develops a top speed of 234 km / h (230 la quattro), accelerates from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 7,4 seconds (6,9), has a small displacement that allows you to save on compulsory motor third party liability insurance, and boasts high power and torque. values ​​(380 Nm).

However, as already mentioned for the three- and four-door versions, this engine loses some elasticity compared to the 150-horsepower unit and passes more (23,8 km / l, 20,4 km / l). Abrupt automatic change.

Audi A3 Sportback: options

"Basic" version young O 'Audi Sportback A3 in our opinion, it should be integrated with i alloy wheels (830 euros), with i fog lights (200 euros) and s metallic paint (770 euros). On Attraction – which boasts standard alloy wheels – we would add fog lights and a metallic color to the Cruise control (320 euros), offered free of charge on Business. On this setup - also devoid of fog lights and metallic paint - it would be nice to "insert" satellite navigator (Xnumx euro).

On the Admired и Environment requires GPS, metal paint and xenon headlights (1.140 euros) on Ambition и S3 (which offers xenon as standard) instead of this last accessory, it is more useful to install Cruise control, four edition in our opinion, it should be decorated with a navigator, metallic color and Nappa leather upholstery (Xnumx euro).

Add a comment