The new Audi A4 Avant is on sale from € 31,550. The range consists of nine engines, four petrol and five diesel.
The Audi A4 Avant is the option with the new bodywork family A4 (Most of the information is applicable to the A4 saloon A4 Avant). (Complete list of the full range available)
Measures like the A4 four-door (4.70 m) and its trunk is only 10 litres more (490 versus 480 l). The main advantage of the Avant is a practical one. As has gate, it is easier to load and have an increased entry of mouth. It’s also possible to fill it objects to the roof, where there is a much greater volume than in the A4 saloon bodywork.
The bumper covering the trunk of the Audi A4 Avant is collected and partially lifts, automatically, simply by pressing lightly on his side.

On the sides of the trunk, there are two rails ready. These rails can be attached various accessories such as tapes, some rings or a bar to make divisions in the trunk.The A6 Avant has the same solution.
In the past, sales of the A4 Avant have represented almost 30% of all A4 sold in Spain.
Audi A4 Avant
Diesel engines are available so far, with traction front, a 120-hp 2.0 TDI, a 2.0 l TDI 143 hp and 190 hp 2.7 TDI. Available only with traction there is a total Quattro 3.0 TDI l of 239 hp.
The son of gasoline, a 1.8 TFSI of 160, two 2.0 TFSI of 180 hp and 211 hp and a 3.2 FSI of 265 hp. The version 2.0 TFSI of 211 hp door optionally have traction total Quattro. The more powerful version of 265 hp has traction of Quattro series.
All engines (petrol and diesel) have direct fuel injection and, except for the 3.2 FSI, everyone has turbocharger.
The latest engine will be incorporated into the Diesel will be a range of 170 hp 2.0 TDI, which will arrive later this year. The 1.8 T FSI engine with an output of 120 hp is not available in the range A4 Avant even if it is in the body with versions 4-door.
Review Audi A4 Avant
The equipment of the A4 Avant is similar to the four-door version. Among other things, can have a system of double-xenon headlamps with adaptive lighting. If you have this device, there is a lighting system running daytime composed of 14 diodes on each lighthouse. Later, he will have a different lighting system (Audi does not give more details).

There are several systems that facilitate parking manoeuvres, has a more sophisticated camera that connects to engage the reverse gear.
You can also get; heated and ventilated seats, air conditioning three areas, access system and boot without keys’ Advanced Key ‘active suspension hardness variable damping adjustable or active steering "dynamic leadership".
Other elements of hardware that may have are the assistant alert involuntary change lanes through a vibration that alerts on the steering wheel , a system that monitors the blind spot mirrors that leave warns that using a flash in exterior mirrors  and ACC (automatic control of the cruising speed) serving between 30 and 200 kph 
Adding the browser option, there is a system (MMI) which consists, among the front seats, a central command round, with 15 function keys and a volume knob.

The new Audi A4  is an important step regarding the previous model in almost all aspects. The new is more spacious, comfortable and stable, and may have a greater amount of equipment.
The new range of engines comprises five gasoline engines (with powers of 120, 160, 180, 211 and 265 hp) and four Diesel (with powers of 120, 143, 190 and 239 hp). Gearboxes are available type of manual or automatic (Multitronic ‘or’ Tiptronic ‘). The traction can be front and total (quattro). Table with all possible combinations.

Audi A4
Recently, Audi has added to the range of gasoline engines A4 of the 120-hp 1.8 TFSI and the 2.0 TFSI, two variants of power: 180 hp and 211. A noteworthy aspect of these versions is that they have a very low consumption of gasoline (6.6 litres/100 km in the cycle approved) and very high performance: comparative table of benefits and consumption of A4 cars with 180 hp and similar table comparative variant of 211 hp.
It is also noteworthy that these new versions are spending less than the A4 1.8 TFSI, both variants of 120 and 160 hp (comparative tab).
There are also developments in the range of diesel engines, because Audi has added a 120-hp 2.0 TDi. Another recent development in the A4 is that now you can also choose the 2.7 TDI diesel version of 190 hp with manual.

Audi A4
The A4 is available from € 28,350 it costs more economic version to € 47,670 of the most powerful and equipped. All prices Audi A4.
An Audi A4  TDI 143 hp costs € 31,220, a price much like a BMW 318d (31,400 €) from the same power or a Mercedes-Benz C-Class 200 CDI (32,150 €). Comparison Chart.
The A4 is very well managed. In fact, there are compelling reasons to discard compared to other similar models; yes there is any reason to prefer a Mercedes-Benz C-Class, a BMW 3 Series or a Lexus IS, for example, if there is value in having a more spacious rear seats.
The new A4 gives the impression of being a big car and quality. Grande, how is isolated from the road and how it keeps track roads in fast without him missing in the slow speed. In quality, because most of the coatings have good fit and that everything that can be used and perform well fulfils its role, with some exceptions.
Audi A4
We’ve tested more thoroughly version 2.0 TDI engine with 143 hp. This version of the A4 remains rapid and very low power consumption, but now has a smooth operation that is very echaba missing in the previous model.
As often happens in cars quality is very good as is standard. However, optionally may have elements of hardware that can be very interesting. Among many others, highlighted the "dynamic leadership" (more), dual-xenon headlamps with adaptive lighting, a buffer variable hardness and a system for changing variables car (Audi A4 Drive Select ", details).
2008 Audi A4
You can have a ventilated front seats (along with other sports), which often give very good result. Audi has made this option no longer interesting in the Audi A4  because it can not be bought separately, but to many other partners and costly options.

The interior can be decorated with details of aluminum, wood or a combination of both.
There are some differences between external versions: the grille is gray matte except in the most powerful versions of six cylinders, in which the grille is black brilliant. If the headlights are halogen looks like this and, if they are xenon, the latter another.
There is also a game of choice as attachments to the body called ‘S Line’ (images of the S Line version).
Review Audi A4
The new A4 measuring 4703 mm in length, ie, much longer than the previous A4 (4586 mm) and larger than the BMW 3 Series and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class (both are below 4.6 m) . An important part of the new A4 gain of the previous is in the wheelbase, which is now much higher.
The volume of the trunk of A4 is 480 l, which is a normal size for a car of 4.7 m.
For now, markets the Audi A4 with four doors and bodywork family ‘Avant’ (more). Coming soon submit the S4 sports version that will be marketed in 2009.
Some data from the engines and transmission system of the Audi A4
All petrol and diesel engines are available direct injection. With any of them, the A4 has good performance.
All A4 with a longitudinal engine placed in position, but not so advanced over the front axle as before (information technology).

Review Audi A4

The most powerful version of gasoline available to date is a new 3.2 l V6 FSI of 265 hp; has a distribution system "Valvelift" (more), which premiered on 2.8 V6 FSI in the current A6. With this engine, the A4 has a relatively low consumption, better than a Mercedes-Benz C-Class at its variant 350 (from 272 hp), but not as much as a BMW 3 Series at its option 330i (272 hp ) (Comparative listing of A4 3.2 V6 FSI with other similar cars).
The automatic gearbox can be with hydraulic torque converter and six marches ( ‘Tiptronic’) or continuous variable ( ‘Multitronic’), with the possibility of selecting eight fixed positions.

Audi renews the S3, which is the most powerful version of the A3 model. It’s on sale for 39,100 € bodywork with three doors and bodywork with € 41,350 Sportback.
It’s a high price, but it has qualities that are worth: As a finishing comfort for daily use and their unusual dynamic qualities (both those that relate to their ability to acceleration in straight and curve) are outstanding.
The most interesting of the new S3 is now also available with five doors bodywork ( ‘Sportback’), in addition to the three. Another important change is that the new model has a lower consumption than the previous one and the same level of benefits, which are very high. For equipment, the most interesting thing is that you can now have a variable suspension hardness ( “Magnetic Ride”).

Audi S3 Review

It also has some of the changes similar to the rest of the new range 2008 Audi S3. Thus, the headlights have a different form and include a role in daylight through a strip of diodes (LED ‘image). Pilots have fiber optics to distribute the light (not to know that depending on the lighting) and mirrors, chrome casing, built the lead intermittently.
There is no appreciable difference between the dynamic version bodywork with three gates and ‘Sportback’. In other words, the main criterion for choosing one version or another has to do with how it looks or practicality. The Audi S3 Sportback has a body more comfortable to use than the S3 3-door, more spacious for passengers from the rear seats and more luggage space.

Audi S3 Review

The new Audi S3 maintains the 265 hp engine which was the previous S3. Spend 8.5 litres/100 km (two bodies). The previous model was spending 9.1 litres/100 km. The consumption is lower because the bottom of the bodywork will carenada and because the adjustment of total traction system is different to improve energy efficiency.
Among the cars that have some similar characteristics, not the least consumed, but are distinguished by their performance (comparison chart). So, all those who spend less have only a driving force (S3 has traction to all four wheels), and its benefits are slower, and as BMW 130I, the Opel Astra OPC, the Seat Leon 2.0 TFSI 240 hp and Cupra Volkswagen Golf R32.
So far, we have not measured consumption data in terms of everyday use. In the previous S3 measure consumption relatively high, though not so much if we take into account what it was capable of accelerating.

For a normal Audi S3 , in the S3 body is 25 mm closer to the ground. What’s more surprising is that Audi S3 has done a relatively comfortable car for normal use (it is hard suspension, but not dry), however, by its reactions curve is very interesting for use as sports and for whom enjoyment of driving. That efficiency curve does not have sharp reactions in fact is easier to drive a BMW 130I.
The engine of S3 is excellent. Have the engine in the 2.0 TFSI variant of 265 hp. It is an engine of 2.0 litres of engine capacity, with gasoline direct injection and pressure through a turbocharger. All engines have good charm, atmospheric and turbo. The first-such as the BMW 130I-operation has a delicious, soft and with a response to accelerator that makes it very pleasant to drive. The S3’s response is not so linear, but gives a push medium and excited that regime is much more intense than a BMW 130I.

Audi S3 Review

The seats can be upholstered with fabric, a combination of leather and Alcantara or leather throughout. Alternatively there is some kind Bacquet seats. With them, the subject is very high, but stresses that there are prominent on the sides clearly hinder access, and above all, the exit of the car even agile people.

Audi A3 Cabrio

A BMW 120i convertible (170 hp and € 33,867) is more expensive than a A3 Cabrio 1.8 TFSI (160 hp and 32,030 €). An A3 Cabrio 2.0 TFSI 200 hp S tronic costs € 37,920, a price very similar to a Volkswagen Eos with the same engine and changing gears. An Audi TT roadster, with the same combination mechanics, € 41,770.
The roof of canvas A3 Cabrio may be of two kinds. The core requires the intervention of the driver to engage or disengage the windshield and has two layers. The second has an additional insulation (between the inner and outer layer, there is a third of 6 mm in thickness, which improves sound insulation and thermal) and its operation is fully automatic. This ceiling is € 915 and is optional for all versions.
We tested the fully automatic version with hood. The feeling that gave us the A3 with this is that it provides a roof insulation similar to that which gives a convertible with folding hard roof, for example, a Volkswagen Eos. We have not tested the hood that has serial, but it may be advisable to opt for more expensive especially if they are going to use your car all year and will make many kilometres.

Audi A3 Cabrio

One advantage is that the A3 Cabrio descapotables with respect to the folding metal roof, you need less time to save or deploy the roof. The A3 needs only to save the 9 s in the trunk, to place on the body takes about 13 s. It any event, there is very little time and the operation can be done up to 30 km / h. The soft top folds in the form of Z, is housed between the rear seats and luggage compartment. There is a rigid piece that covers the hood when it is folded, so that is not from outside.
An interesting feature of A3 Cabrio is that the volume of the trunk is the same roof is folded or on the body. The trunk has 260 l, which is not much, but the driver does not have to worry about changing the distribution of luggage when the low ceiling: an important part of descapotables, the volume of its trunk and proportions change much when it hosts the ceiling within it. This is in a special way in which they have a retractable roof, because he usually occupy more than one site canvas. In a BMW 1 Series, which has tarpaulin roof, there is little difference in volume of trunk depending on the position of the roof: it has between 240 l and 280 l.
The endorsement of the rear seats of A3 Cabrio is divided into two portions and can reduce any of the halves, although for reasons of rigidity, when Abate seats leaving the gap is not as large as usual in a car with bodywork closed (picture).
With the A3 convertible can go up descapotado just over 120 mph allowing a conversation without raising much voice among the occupants of the front seats. Nor are felt especially troublesome air currents in the head or body (always in the front seats), although people may need a very high cap to limit the scourge of wind on the forehead.
As in all descapotables seems to us essential to use the aerodynamic deflector (at least for road travel): there is much difference between carry and no. This item comes in versions’ Ambition ‘and the rest is optional. It can be folded into four parts and keep in the trunk when not in use.
From the standpoint of the windbreak, A3 Cabrio is much more effective than, for example, a Mazda MX5. But it does not seem a reason to elect him in front of cars as the Volkswagen Eos.
2008 Audi A3 Cabrio

 
The range of engines available is interesting. It is composed of two petrol engines turbo (T FSI) of 160 and 200 hp, and two Diesel (1.9 l TDI of 105 hp and 140 hp, 2.0 TDI). The diesel version has a 140 hp engine which has recently released the A4 (and also bears the Tiguan), with direct injection through common.
The A3 convertible 105 hp diesel has a manual gearbox five speeds, while the petrol version has a 160 hp six. The 200-hp convertible is linked to an automatic change of double clutch (Stronic ") which gives an excellent result. The diesel version of 140 hp can elegrise both with manual with automatic ‘Stronic "(both six speeds).
The A3 convertible with petrol engines of 1.8 T FSI (160) and 2.0 T FSI (200 hp), gives a very good result, especially for benefits. The difference in benefits for the 2.0 l is greater than the advantage of that consumption is 1.8 l. However, given the price difference that exists between the two is so great as to rule out the more powerful.
One point in favour of 2.0 litre of 200 hp is bound to the automatic shifter ‘Stronic’ six marches ( "DSG" in Volkswagen), which we like very much.
They also tested the 2.0 l TDI 140 hp. An interesting aspect of A3 Cabrio with this engine is that it has a smooth functioning of a higher than A3 2.0 TDI with bodywork closed (the latter still does not have the new diesel engine that Audi A3 Cabrio has premiered in the new A4; The Cabrio yes).

Audi A3 Cabrio

Taking into account that the price of A3 Cabrio 2.0 TDI is similar to the 1.8 T FSI, the reason for choosing the Diesel is having a lower cost per kilometer. The gasoline is more powerful and pleasant.
On the road the A3 Cabrio is not equivalent to an A3 three or five doors. The differences between them, beyond those which are given by the roof, which is in convertible feel more vibrations in the structure, especially when the firm is not in perfect condition.
This lack of strength can be seen in the movements of the windscreen regarding the safety of arches rear seats (in the mirror is an element that vibrates with respect to the other, this does not happen in a closed car). In a similar measure, this occurs in almost all descapotables, especially those stemming from a car with a body of tourism (an Audi TT roadster, which derives from a coupe, apparently has a more solid structure that the A3 Cabrio).
The A3 convertible measuring 4,283 mm in length, 1,765 mm in width and 1,424 mm in height. It is virtually the same width and height of an A3 Sportback and 69 mm longer. The headlights of the convertible, when they are xenon, has a daylight consisting of seven diodes on each.
Mechanically has many elements in common with the A3, although the structure is different for the most part. A convertible needs more strength in all parts surrounding what is left open when folding canopy, as well as other reinforcements (the example of the shoebox: it is much easier without cap twisted that it). Many of those who need reinforcements are made of steel with very high tensile strength; altogether 54% of the structure of A3 Cabrio is made with high strength steel.
As an element of protection in case of overturning carries a fixed bars placed at the rear of the body and the structure of the windshield frame is reinforced.
Audi A3 Cabrio Review

The suspension is basically like that of other A3, with differences in flexibility necessary elements of elastic, shock absorbers and hardness of the alignment of the wheels due to weight gain in the convertible. The version with equipment ‘Ambition’ has set a suspension of ’sports’ which lowers the body 15 mm.

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.