2015 Audi A3 is a bigger sedan conspicuous for its easy-on-weight steering wheel, highly efficient engine and a brilliant in-dash interface. It competes with 2015 Acura ILX, 2015 Volvo S60 and 2015 Buick Verano.
Exterior and Interior
This 5-door luxury car has a wheelbase of 103.8 inches, and length of 175.4 inches, width of 70.7 inches and height of 55.7 inches. It has curb weight of 3200-3400 lbs. The body styling is very akin to Audi cars but it is still highly neat, impressive and definitely has sportier looks. Appealing features include spare grille, LED headlights, stubby trunk and a smoothly rolling roofline. Special focus has been given to the sheetmetal and surfacing. Just beneath the door line, a striking beltline crease stretches while the rear fenders have refined contours spelling sophisticated designing. The most delightful aspect is the elevating crease that goes up gently alongside the bottom part of the doors. The rear pillars too have been given an individual angle to make the shortened rear part of the car blend beautifully with the rest of the body.
It has a seating capacity of 5 passengers. The cabin is neatly done with good-looking materials that are nicely-textured and elegant. The instrument panel is not cluttered at all. The horizontal dash has clear round vents. In the middle, there is a screen that blends in with the dash when power is switched off but when the sedan is started, it resurfaces. Beneath it, there is electric parking brake control, engine power and sound system volume. Additionally, Multi-Media Interface (MMI) controller with a touch pad and Navigation Plus system are standards.
2015 Audi A3 Engine and Mileage
A3 is offered in two drivetrains – front wheel drive (1.8 T models) and all-wheel drive (2.0 T Quattro). Both run on turbocharged direct inject in-line 4 DOHC 16-valve engines. The first one is a 1.8 liter unit that generates 170 hp and a torque of 200 lb.-ft. The other engine is a 2.0 liter unit that raises 220 hp and a torque of 258 lb.-ft. The acceleration from 0-60 mph is achieved in 5.9-7.3 seconds. The engines are mated with 6-speed dual clutch automatic with manual shifting mode.
The mileage offered by A3 is 23-24/33 mpg for city/highway.
2015 Audi A3 – Price and Release Date
Available at the base price of $29,900, the cost can go up to $38,600 depending upon the package you choose. It will be available in late 2015.
A3 is a slightly larger sedan compared to the previous compact versions. It has competent engines and elegant body styling with sporty features. 2015 Audi A3 is affordable, mildly luxurious with advanced infotainment aspects.