2007 Audi A3: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

This 4-dr hatchback shares some underskin design with the Jetta and Rabbit from Audi-parent Volkswagen. The A3 is smaller and less costly than Audi's A4 compacts. The A3 2.0T has front-wheel drive and a 200-hp turbocharged 4-cyl engine. The A3 3.2 quattro S line has a 250-hp V6 and Audi's quattro all-wheel drive. The 2.0T comes with a 6-speed manual transmission. Optional for the 2.0T and standard on the 3.2 is Audi's Direct Shift Gearbox, which is a sequential manual transmission (SMT). ABS, traction/antiskid control, front side airbags, and curtain side airbags are standard. Rear side airbags are optional. Leather upholstery, sport front seats, alloy cabin accents, and sport-tuned suspension are standard on 3.2, optional for 2.0T. A navigation system is optional. New for 2007 are an available wireless cell phone link, and a 2.0T S line Package with 3.2 styling cues.

COMPETITION

Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Premium Compact Cars are similar in size but more expensive than Compact Cars. Premium Compacts have more standard equipment and an upscale image when compared to Compact Cars.

Our Best Buys in the Premium Compact Car class are the Audi A4 and BMW 3-Series. Our Recommended picks are the Acura TSX and Audi A3.

New or significantly redesigned is the BMW 3-Series.