Audi A3 0-60 times

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Introduction

The Audi A3 was introduced in Europe in the mid-1990s and to the United States in 2006 as the entry-level model for the Northern American market. The fact that the Audi A3 is an entry-level car doesn’t mean that the vehicle is any less in quality as compared to other Audi brands. The car is at par with the high standards that Audi has set in the market from the cabin’s design to the materials used. This car is not only top-notch, but it also feels and runs with precision as expected.

The Audi A3, though smaller and lighter as compared to the A4, offers various options for people that are looking for a bargain sport sedan, convertible or even a hatchback. Within the two generations that it has been sold the Audi A3 has come in three distinct body styles. The previous generation only offered the Audi A3 in the hatchback body style in the United States. However, the new generation is now available in the sedan model and the convertible model at pocket-friendly prices if compared to its rivals. The authentic German flavor that has characterized the Audi brand, the excellent engineering, and an opulent upscale cabin, is present in any of the three Audi A3 body styles.

Engine specs & 0-60

The additional powertrain’s thirst for fuel that is present in the Audi A3 is made up for by the A3 Quattro’s right pedal to the floor and the substantial 258 lb-ft of torque. The 3048-pound test car moved from zero to 60mph in 5.5 seconds and crossed the quarter-mile mark in 14.2 seconds at 98mph. The Audi A3 test car beat the Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 4MATIC that was tested by 0.6 seconds. Also, it beat a Golf GTI that was 172 pounds lighter by 0.1 seconds while the Golf GTI was equipped with an automatic transmission. Regarding passing performance, the dual-clutch helps the A3 to move from 30 to 50 in 3.3 seconds and 50 to 70mph in 4.1 seconds which is 0.4 and 0.3 seconds faster than the CLA 250 4MATIC.

Exterior and Interior

The Audi A3 exterior specifications offered in the prestige model suggest 10-spoke 18-inch wheels. The low profile prestige model version comes in 17-inch wheels and tires, tamer bodywork and HID headlights. Apart from the trim, the Audi A3 has a cozy cabin that is a combination of quality materials that have an impeccable fit and finish. The standard features on the Quattro models include leather seats, power driver’s seats, panoramic sunroof, dual-zone automatic climate control and Audi’s MMI infotainment system that is accessed using a central knob to interact with a 7.0-inch multimedia screen that tucks itself into the dashboard by pressing a single button. Upgrading to a premium plus allows one to order more upgraded specifications such as Audi’s virtual cockpit digital gauge cluster, the navigation system, and blind spot monitoring.

Verdict

The smallest A3 Quattro sedan though receiving criticisms from its rivals boasts of more attention to detail and quality. The A3 is definitely an added asset to the Audi brand, as it feels and drives like a smaller Audi and not as an upgraded Volkswagen.