2016 Audi A3 Sedan Diesel

2016 A3 Sedan Diesel

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$33,200 MSRP From
36 mpg AVG, Comb.
8.1 sec. 0-60 MPH
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Audi A3 Sedan Diesel is a five-seat small-size vehicle in the Luxury Sedan category. For the 2016 model year, there are four trim-lines to choose from, all with the same 2.0L Inline-4 Turbo Diesel engine that produces 150 horsepower, which is enough for the 3,241 lbs. sedan to reach 60 mph from zero in 8.1 seconds. Audi A3 Sedan Diesel has received a 5-stars crash rating from NHTSA.

2016 Audi A3 Sedan Diesel 2.0 TDI Premium / 2.0 TDI Premium Plus / 2.0 TDI 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 Diesel 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 3241 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

12.3 ft³

2016 A3 Sedan Diesel 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 Diesel falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. Trunk volume is smaller than average with 12.3 cu. ft.

Full Specifications

Trim	2016 A3 2.0 TDI Premium	2016 A3 2.0 TDI Premium Plus	2016 A3 2.0 TDI Premium Plus S Line	2016 A3 2.0 TDI Prestige
Starging MSRP	$33,200	$35,900	$36,700	$42,050
Engine	2.0L Inline-4 Turbo Diesel	2.0L Inline-4 Turbo Diesel	2.0L Inline-4 Turbo Diesel	2.0L Inline-4 Turbo Diesel
HP	150 hp	150 hp	150 hp	150 hp
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
0-60 mph	8.1 sec	8.1 sec	8.1 sec	8.1 sec
City	31 MPG	31 MPG	31 MPG	31 MPG
Highway	43 MPG	43 MPG	43 MPG	43 MPG
Combined	36 MPG	36 MPG	36 MPG	36 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost

2016 A3 Sedan Diesel comes in four trim levels, with an average price that is $6,243 less compared to its rivals. With a lighter body, and on average less powerful engine, A3 Sedan Diesel has a class-leading fuel economy of 36 mpg.

Safety

2016 Audi A3 Sedan Diesel Front Crash Test

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Front Crash Rating

2016 Audi A3 Sedan Diesel Side Crash Test

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Side Crash Rating

2016 Audi A3 Sedan Diesel Side Pole Crash Test

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Side Pole Crash Rating

Complaints: 89
Recalls: 5

2016 A3 Sedan Diesel 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.