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Curb Weight | 3296 lbs. | ||
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EPA Total Interior | 89.0 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 39.3 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 4.3 inches | ||
Overall Length | 169.0 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 54.4 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 3300 lbs. | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 19.5 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 35.1 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 101.5 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 78.5 inches |
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Fog Lights | Available | ||
HID Headlights | Available | ||
Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Roof Rails | Available | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
City | 22 mpg | ||
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Highway | 28 mpg | ||
Combined | 24 mpg |
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
6 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Premium | ||
Hill Start Assist | Available |
Horsepower | 200 @ 5100 RPM | ||
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Torque | 207 @ 1800 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | ||
0 to 60 | 6.9 seconds | ||
Top Speed | 130 mph |
Basic | 4 years / 50000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 4 years / 50000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 12 years / Unlimited miles |
Hungering for a European sports sedan like an Audi A4, BMW 3 Series or Mercedes-Benz C-Class, but can’t quite justify the expense? If so, the 2010 Audi A3’s taut handling, sophisticated design and hatchback versatility, at a price lower than those worthy machines, could make this car a keeper.
For some reason, American buyers have not traditionally warmed to vehicles with a utilitarian four-door hatchback configuration. And if you are the type who buys vehicles for sheer size and interior room, other models will better satisfy you for the price.
![]() Used 2010 Audi A3 2.0T Wagon 4D | ![]() Used 2011 Volkswagen Jetta | ![]() Used 2011 Kia Soul | ![]() Used 2011 Chevrolet HHR | ||
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| Price | $3,825 | $3,700 | $4,125 | $3,800 | |
| KBB.com Rating | N/A | 3.3 | 3.5 | N/A | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 22/Hwy 28/Comb 24 MPG | City 29/Hwy 37/Comb 32 MPG | City 26/Hwy 31/Comb 28 MPG | City 22/Hwy 30/Comb 25 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Diesel | Gas | Flexible Fuel | |
| Safety Rating | N/A | N/A | 4.0 | N/A | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years or 50000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 200 @ 5100 RPM | 140 @ 4000 RPM | 122 @ 6300 RPM | 155 @ 6100 RPM | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, Flex Fuel, 2.2 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |