Audi A3
Already on sale the new Audi A3, from 22,290 € gasoline and 125 hp. Prices of 2008 Audi A3 with bodywork three doors and prices’ Sportback ‘(5p). It is an updated model that Audi started selling in 2003.
The 2008 Audi A3 new model is changing the look of the interior and bodywork (more). Another interesting aspect is that the most powerful version of the range, the S3 265 hp, is available with bodywork ‘Sportback’ (five-door), more information. The bodywork ‘Sportback’ has a silhouette that three different doors, a rear seats wider and more trunk.
The Audi A3 has new developments of equipment, are a major parking system and an automatic suspension of variable hardness (these two elements are not available until July). There are also small mechanical differences: the A3 with petrol engines of 125 hp and 160 can carry a gearbox double clutch ‘S-Tronic’ ( ‘DSG’ in Volkswagen) seven marches (information technology). All A3 carrying this box of seven marches have a fuel consumption lower than the equivalent manual.
Audi A3
The new A3 consumes less fuel from the previous version. In part, consumption is lower because Audi has placed a fairing at the bottom of the body that reduces aerodynamic drag to progress.
The range consists of five petrol engines and three diesel. The gasoline, are a 1.4 TFSI of 125 hp, a 1.8 TFSI 160 hp, a 2.0 TFSI of 200 hp and a 3.2 V6 250 hp. The 2008 Audi A3 is no longer available with a gasoline engine of 102 hp.
Of the variants of petrol, from 125 hp is particularly interesting because they can spend little if it leads to softness or give a performance very fast (for power), if necessary. According to official data consumption, the A3 with this engine, bodywork three doors and automatic change ‘S Tronic’ 7 marches, tourism is its size that spends less (5.6 litres/100 km). If change takes manual consumption rises to 5.9 litres/100 km which is also a very good data (comparison chart).
The TFSI 160 hp also spends less with automatic change ‘S tronic’ seven marches that box with manual. In three bodywork gates, consumes 6.6 litres/100 km if it leads’ S tronic and 6.7 litres/100 km if it takes manual; consumption is very low (comparative table with other similar cars). The 2.0 TFSI 200-hp consumes the same with a change to another (both six marches), but in any case, is a low amount for a car of this type (comparison chart).
The alternatives to diesel engine is a 1.9 l TDI and 105-hp and two 2.0 l TDI with 140 hp and 170. The 1.9 TDI and the name ‘e’ refers to is a low-power version (spends only 4.5 litres/100 km, ie is exempt from registration tax).
The two variants with 2.0 l diesel engine are much higher than had the previous A3; now have a much smoother operation, progressive and enjoyable (with a different injection system, through common that the Volkswagen Group is expanding in all its diesel engines of 2.0 litre displacement).
The Audi A3 3.2 V6 has 250 hp traction total number. They also can take the 1.8 TFSI, 2.0 TFSI and the 2.0 TDI of 170 hp.
The suspension optional variable hardness through fluid electroviscoso (Audi Magnetic Ride “) has two programs running, one normal and one sport, that the driver can select by a button. This suspension is similar to that of the Audi TT.
The automatic parking system ( “Parking Assistant”) is similar to by the Volkswagen Touran and Passat CC. This online parking system has the characteristic that is able to determine the site for parking is sufficient, and if so, when the driver engages reverse, the system automatically moves the steering wheel in the direction needed. The driver only needs to accelerate and slow down.
Regarding the previous model in the new Audi A3 are kept almost all the qualities associated with the bodywork, with the interior and the dynamic response. The Audi A3 is one of those cars that, soon after starting to lead, it’s easy to feel comfortable with their commanders.
The front seats have qualities that make them satisfactory to people of different sizes. We have liked the sports seats (standard on versions “Ambition”). They are comfortable and give a subject rather than correct side without hampering the occupants of the front seats access or exit the vehicle.