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2009 Audi A3
MSRP $31,800 - $45,000
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2012 Audi A3
MSRP $34,100 - $37,500
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas I4 Gas V6
Gas I4 Diesel I4
Displacement
2.0L/121 3.2L/195
2.0L/121
Fuel System
TFSI SI
Direct Injection
Horsepower
200 hp @ 5100-6000 rpm 250 hp @ 6300 rpm
200 hp @ 5100-6000 rpm 140 hp @ 4200 rpm
Torque
207 ft-lb @ 1700-5000 rpm 236 ft-lb @ 2500-3000 rpm
207 ft-lb @ 1700-5000 rpm 236 ft-lb @ 1750-2500 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Direct shift gearbox (DSG) 6-speed automatic transmission 6-speed manual transmission
6-speed manual transmission S tronic 6-speed automatic transmission -inc: electro-hydraulic control
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline Diesel
Fuel Consumption: City
9.4 - 11.3 L/100 km
6.7 - 10.4 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
6.7 - 8.0 L/100 km
4.7 - 7.5 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
6.7 - 11.3 L/100 km
4.7 - 10.4 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
55.0 L
55.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Not Available
Navigation System
Standard
Not Available
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
988 mm
998 mm
Front Leg Room
1,046 mm
1,046 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,382 mm
1,382 mm
Rear Head Room
940 mm
937 mm
Rear Leg Room
884 mm
884 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,341 mm
1,341 mm
Cargo Volume
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
351 L
351 L
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
1546 L
1546 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,578 mm
2,578 mm
Length, Overall
4,285 mm
4,293 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,966 mm
1,994 mm
Height, Overall
1,422 mm
1,422 mm
Min Ground Clearance
102 mm
102 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,480 - 1,660 kg
1,460 - 1,570 kg
Front Tire Size
P225/45YR17 P225/40R18 245/45R17
P225/40R18 P225/45YR17
Rear Tire Size
P225/45YR17 P225/40R18 245/45R17
P225/40R18 P225/45YR17
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Not Available
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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