2008 Audi A3 test

With so by Volkswagen and Audi's still the same size and price segments, it is easy to confuse, where the Audi A3 is po Although as a stubbier Audi A4 Avant, A3, that genetic connections with the Jetta, Rabbit, GTI, Eos,… In this family, the A3 of outlets, that there is a 4-door with rear door (such as the taxonomic world), and he may be best two of this family with three engines (such as the World taxonomic ). And yes, the A3 is essentially a copy of the GTI photocopy. With a $ 2,000 + Jack prices.

At least the A3 has good sources. The quality of chassis and acceleration are competitive, and the treatment of good enough. His only "S picnic" (essentially, a very good car that Audi calls DSG "incidentally) works well. The interior is described as a beautiful mess, thanks to Audi the usual mix of rich, style and materials godawful ergonomics, but despite the A3 in a short body, its seats are very comfortable in n 'The important thing is what position. What is suffering cargo space: Pack the tail A3 car, unless the charge that freaking a Toyota Corolla.

Take note of how the personality of the A3 - and the price - varies greatly between the two versions. $ 28K the base model is equipped with Peppy by a 200-hp-2.0 liter turbo 4-cylinder and four-wheel, either with a speed of 6 storey or 6-speed DSG gearbox. Then to $ 36K is the A3 S-Line, which upgrades an engine of 250 hp V6, and also for the mandate of the DPA, all wheels, a sport suspension, leather, power seat, Bose stereo and other goodies.

We say that the A3 is the basis of more favorable conditions than the A3 S-Line, but honestly, the two are generally rip-off "versions of a car, that is not exactly a value to start crying (l ' Initiative taxonomic world, in case you've forgotten). Terminates the GTI is also waiting for more, better ergonomics, and some much amount of need.