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Curb Weight | 3439 lbs. | ||
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Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 37.4 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 41.2 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 4 | ||
Overall Length | 174.1 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 54.8 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 9.9 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 36.1 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 102.2 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 77.2 inches |
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Fog Lights | Available | ||
HID Headlights | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 2 doors | ||
Power Retractable Top | Available | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
City | 26 mpg | ||
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Highway | 35 mpg | ||
Combined | 29 mpg |
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
7 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Premium | ||
Dual-Clutch Automatic Transmission | Available | ||
Hill Start Assist | Available |
Horsepower | 184 @ 4400 RPM | ||
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Torque | 221 @ 1600 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 |
If rear-seat comfort isn’t of importance, opting for the smaller A3 over the A4 will save you money, which you can then put toward some pretty cool options. Sun lovers should note the A3 Cabriolet costs thousands less than the BMW 2 Series convertible, while the S3 ups the performance quotient but also the price.
The current A3 is at the end of its product cycle, so styling isn’t as dynamic as some newer models like the Mercedes-Benz CLA or Infiniti QX30. The Acura ILX offers more interior room and a lower price, especially when you start adding options that can push the A3/S3 into the $50,000 range.