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Curb Weight | 3318 lbs. | ||
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EPA Passenger | 89.0 cu.ft. | ||
EPA Total Interior | 89.0 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 14.6 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 39.3 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 41.2 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 | 39.0 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 | 30 mpg | ||
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Highway | 42 mpg | ||
Combined | 34 mpg |
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
6 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Diesel | ||
Dual-Clutch Automatic Transmission | Available | ||
Hill Start Assist | Available |
Horsepower | 140 @ 4200 RPM | ||
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Torque | 236 @ 1750 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 2.0 Liter | ||
0 to 60 | 8.9 seconds | ||
Top Speed | 130 mph |
Basic | 4 years / 50000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 4 years / 50000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 12 years / Unlimited miles |
If you are looking for a vehicle that mixes practicality with dynamic handling, the 2012 Audi A3 will fit the bill. While there are several sensible alternatives including the Volkswagen GTI and Lexus CT 200h, the 2012 Audi A3 delivers a unique blend of excitement and refinement its competitors simply cannot match.
At first glance, the 2012 Audi A3’s near-$30,000 base price may appear attractive, however, Audi’s pricing structure and abundance of options can swiftly inflate the A3’s price well into the mid-$30s. If you are simply in the market for a sharp-handling, practical hatchback with a price tag under $25,000, the VW GTI or Mazda3 hatchback are worthy alternatives.
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| Price | $7,375 | $6,650 | $7,475 | $6,850 | |
| KBB.com Rating | 3.8 | 3.4 | 4.1 | 2.7 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4.3 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 30/Hwy 42/Comb 34 MPG | City 27/Hwy 36/Comb 30 MPG | City 25/Hwy 36/Comb 29 MPG | City 25/Hwy 32/Comb 28 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
| Safety Rating | N/A | 4.0 | N/A | N/A | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years or 50000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 140 @ 4200 RPM | 148 @ 6200 RPM | 240 @ 5600 RPM | 132 @ 6000 RPM | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Drive-E. 2.0T | 4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | FWD | FWD |