2016 Audi A3 Sedan

2016 A3 Sedan

Overview
Exterior
Interior
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Competition

$30,900 MSRP From
27 mpg AVG, Comb.
5.8 sec. 0-60 MPH
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Audi A3 Sedan is a five-seat small-size vehicle in the Luxury Sedan category. For the 2016 model year, there are eight trim-lines to choose from with two different gas engines that produce from 170 to 220 horsepower. EPA-estimated annual regular gasoline expense is $2,100, which over the course of five years will you in extra fuel spending. Audi A3 Sedan has received a 5-stars crash rating from NHTSA.

2016 Audi A3 Sedan 1.8T Premium / 2.0T Premium Plus / 2.0T Prestige

Exterior

Exterior Dimensions

Width: 77.2 in
Width W/O Mirrors: 70.7 in
Length: 175.4 in
Height: 55.7 in
Wheelbase: 103.8 in

2016 A3 Sedan has a relatively short wheelbase ( 103.8 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively lighter with curb weight of 3175 - 3362 lbs.

Interior

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 41.2 inHip Room: -Head Room: 36.5 inShoulder Room: 54.8 in

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 35.1 inHip Room: -Head Room: 36.1 inShoulder Room: 53.0 in

Trunk Volume

10.0 ft³

2016 A3 Sedan seats five adults. On first-row passenger room it falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. When it comes to second-row passenger room, A3 Sedan falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. Trunk volume is smaller than average with 10.0 cu. ft.

Full Specifications

Trim	2016 A3 1.8 TFSI Premium	2016 A3 1.8 TFSI Premium Plus	2016 A3 2.0 TFSI Premium quattro	2016 A3 1.8 TFSI Premium Plus S Line	2016 A3 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro	2016 A3 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus S Line quattro	2016 A3 1.8 TFSI Prestige	2016 A3 2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro
Starging MSRP	$30,900	$33,600	$34,200	$34,400	$36,900	$37,700	$39,750	$43,050
Engine	1.8L Inline-4 Turbo	1.8L Inline-4 Turbo	2.0L Inline-4 Turbo	1.8L Inline-4 Turbo	2.0L Inline-4 Turbo	2.0L Inline-4 Turbo	1.8L Inline-4 Turbo	2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
HP	170 hp	170 hp	220 hp	170 hp	220 hp	220 hp	170 hp	220 hp
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive
0-60 mph	7.2 sec	7.2 sec	5.8 sec	7.2 sec	5.8 sec	5.8 sec	7.2 sec	5.8 sec
City	23 MPG	23 MPG	24 MPG	23 MPG	24 MPG	24 MPG	23 MPG	24 MPG
Highway	33 MPG	33 MPG	33 MPG	33 MPG	33 MPG	33 MPG	33 MPG	33 MPG
Combined	27 MPG	27 MPG	27 MPG	27 MPG	27 MPG	27 MPG	27 MPG	27 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost	$2,100	$2,100	$2,100	$2,100	$2,100	$2,100	$2,100	$2,100

2016 A3 Sedan comes in eight trim levels, with an average price that is $6,893 less compared to its rivals. With a lighter body, and on average less powerful engine, A3 Sedan has higher-than-average combined fuel economy of 27 mpg.

Safety

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Front Crash Rating

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Side Crash Rating

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Side Pole Crash Rating

Complaints: 89
Recalls: 5

2016 A3 Sedan has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed eighty-nine complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There are also five recalls issued by Audi, which by itself is a relatively high number.