2010 Audi A3: Overview

2010 Audi A3 

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CG Rating

70

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Pros

  • Handling
  • Controls/Materials (without navigation)

Cons

  • Rear-seat room
  • Navigation system controls

Vehicle Highlights

The 2010 Audi A3 should see no major changes. This 4-door hatchback is smaller and less costly than Audi's A4 compacts. Two A3 models should remain available. The 2.0T will likely continue to have a 200-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. The 3.2 S line should have a 250-hp 3.2-liter V6. Audi's quattro all-wheel-drive system should remain standard with the V6 and optional on the 4-cylinder. 2.0T models should continue to come standard with front-wheel drive. The 2.0T should be available with either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive will likely remain only available on 2.0Ts that have the 6-speed automatic. Likely remaining standard on the 3.2 is the 6-speed automatic. Available safety equipment should include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, front side airbags, rear side airbags, and curtain side airbags. Likely to remain optional with either engine is Audi's Magnetic Ride Control adjustable suspension, which allows drivers to choose between "normal" and "sport" modes. Leather upholstery, sport front seats, and alloy cabin accents should be available on both models. A navigation system should be available as well. This report is based on evaluations of the 2009 Audi A3.

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Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)

Category 2.0T, manual Rating Premium Compact Car Average Rating
Acceleration 7 6.5
Fuel Economy 6 5.8
Ride Quality 5 5.5
Steering/Handling/Braking 7 7.4
Quietness 6 6
Controls 7 6.3
Details 8 7.1
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 7 6.7
Room/Comfort (rear) 4 3.7
Cargo Room 7 4
Value within Class 7 5.8
Total Score: 71 64.8

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