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About "Audi A3 Sadan"

The compact beautifull Audi A3 Sedan is the smallest and least expensive member of Audi's North American lineup. And designed as a successor to the A3 hatchback. the Sedan aims to deliver buyers a more compact alternative to the A4 while retaining a traditional four door body style perferred bye American drivers. And buyers looking to trim their fuel budget can order the Audi A3 Sedan with a diesel burning turbo four while those after a sportier driving experience will likely opt for the range topping S3. And it is 70 inches wide and 55.7 inches tall, Stretching 175.5 inches long, the Audi A3 Sedan looks like a shrunken A4 when viewed from the outside. and it wears an agressive look defined by sharp headlights. lightly sculpted flanks, pronounced wheel arches, a discreet spoiler integrated into the rear hatch and triangular tail lamps.

TheAudi  A3 sadan benefits from Audi's expertise in the field of lightweight  construction and the lightest version tips the scale at just 2,755 pounds thanks to a body  made largely of hot-formed steel and an aluminum hood. It shares its modular  MQB platform  with the Europe-only A3 hatchback and several  other Volkswagen products including the seventh-gen Golf.

Life Aboard

The A3 Sedan is fitted with a clean, uncluttered dashboard that puts a strong emphasis on function. The highlights include understated styling elements such as chrome-ringed air vents and a simple instrument cluster made up of four analog gauges. And the smallest member of the Audi family can carry five adults and up to 15 cubic feet of cargo.

The A3 Sedan  can be ordered with Audi's MMI infotainment system at an extra cost. MMI groups the car's entertainment, connectivity and navigation (if equipped) functions into single operating system controlled by either a knob and a series of buttons  found on the center console or a voice recognition function. The centerpiece of the system is a high-definition color screen mounted on top of the dashboard. Another notable  high-tech feature offered  on the A3 Sedan is Audi connect, a software that provides a Wi-Fi connection and lets passengers find places of interest, travel information, weather reports, fuel prices and even access satellite images from Google Earth.

Under the Hood

The Audi A3 Sedan is available with two four-cylinder gasoline-burning TFSI engines. Both engines run exclusively on premium unleaded. Alternatively, buyers can order a segment-exclusive TDI turbodiesel four-cylinder engine.

With a displacement of 1.8-liters, the smaller unit sends 170 horsepower and 200 lb-ft. of torque to the front wheels via a six-speed dual-clutch transmission. The sprint from zero to 60 mph takes 7.2 seconds and top speed is reached at 130 mph. And the larger 2.0-liter mill generates 220  horsepower and 258 lb-ft. of torque,  enabling the A3 to reach 60 mph from a stop in 5.8  seconds. Power is transferred to  all four wheels via the same   six-speed dual-clutch transmission that is linked to the smaller engine. The fuel  economy for the 1.8-liter is rated at 23/33 city/highway mpg, while the 2.0-liter is actually slightly more efficient at 24/33 mpg. The third engine option is a 2.0-liter TDI turbodiesel  unit that generates 150 horsepower between 3,500 and 4,000 rpms and  236 lb-ft. of torque from 1,750 to 3,000 rpms. It  sends the A3 from zero to 60 mph in 8.1 seconds and returns 31 mpg in the city and an impressive 43 mpg on the highway.  It is bolted to a six-speed dual-clutch transmission that  spins the front wheels only.

Trim level breakdown

Audi offers the Audi  A3 Sedan in three trim levels: Premium, Premium plus and Prestige.Premium comes  standard with leather  upholstery, a multi-function steering wheel, a panoramic sunroof, a 12-way power driver's seat, a ten-speaker stereo system, a driver  information system integrated into the instrument  cluster, a 90-day trial subscription to SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Bluetooth connectivity, a SD card slot, automatic wipers and  headlights, Xenon headlights, LED tail lamps, power mirrors,  parking sensors, a rear-view  camera and heated mirrors/washer nozzles.Stepping up to Premium plus adds automatic  climate control, heated front seats, a 12-way adjustable  passenger seat, iPod integration as well as keyless start, stop and entry.Prestige builds upon the first two  trims with S line exterior trim, navigation, Audi Connect, an upgraded sound system built by Bang & Olufsen and LED  headlights.

Optional Equipment

A3 sadan  premium customers can  select a cold weather package, an aluminum trim package and a navigation/infotainment bundle.And selecting Premium Plus allows buyers to choose from more extras, including the Driver Assistance Package with rearview camera and park assist,  an upgraded Bang & Olufsen sound system and a Convenience Package with heated, power-adjustable front seats and park assist. Of note, the navigation system is bundled with Audi Connect on the Premium plus. And finally, the A3 Prestige  can be further upgraded with adaptive cruise control, Audi pre sense  front and active lane  assist, and with a Sport Package that groups  sport seats, a unique steering wheel  and selectable  driving modes.

Occupant Safety

All Audi  A3 Sedans regardless of trim level and engine  come standard with driver and front passenger airbags, knee airbags  as well as front and rear side and head  curtain airbags.

And The list of electronic driving aids includes Multi-Collision Brake (MCB), traction control (ASR), electronic stability control (ESC) and Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (EBD).

Key Competitors

The Audi A3 Sedan's arch rival in terms of price, performance and  image is the  Mercedes-Benz CLA250. With a of the A3 but buyers seeking all-wheel  drive need to step up  to the considerably more expensive  AMG Tuned Model.