Compare 2008 Audi A3 - Details
Pricing | |||
MSRP | $34,915 | $25,700 | $27,750 |
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Invoice | $32,471 | $24,158 | $25,628 |
Destination | $775 | $745 | $670 |
Interior Edit | |||
Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Manual | Automatic |
Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Cargo Net | N/A | Optional | Optional |
Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Cell Phone | Pre-wiring | N/A | N/A |
Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-radio Display |
Compass | Standard | Optional | N/A |
Cruise Control | Standard | Optional | Standard |
Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/aluminum | Leather | Leather |
12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
Ashtray | Standard | Optional | Standard |
Overhead Console | N/A | N/A | Mini With Storage |
Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
Rear Windows | Power | Fixed | Power |
1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Optional | Standard |
Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
Driver Information Centre | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Trip Computer | Standard | Optional | N/A |
Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | N/A |
Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
Fuel Door Release | Power | Power | Mechanical |
Remote Trunk Release | Power | N/A | N/A |
Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Leather |
Seats Edit | |||
Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way | 8-way Power |
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 8-way | 4-way |
Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Fixed | Adjustable |
Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
Memory | N/A | Driver | N/A |
Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 45-45 Bench | 60-40 Bench |
Rear Armrest | Standard | Optional | Standard |
Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable |
Seat Trim | Leather | Premium Cloth | Leather |
Entertainment Edit | |||
Radio | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SIRIUS-ready AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan |
Cassette Player | N/A | N/A | Optional |
CD Player | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted 6-disc |
CD Changer Compatible | Standard | N/A | N/A |
MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | N/A |
Auxiliary Input Jack | N/A | Standard | N/A |
Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Speakers | 10 Bose | 10 Dynaudio | 7 Bose(R) |
Amplifier | Premium | 650W Premium | Standard |
Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Navigation System | Optional | Optional | Yes With Voice Activation |
1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Bluetooth Compatibility | Optional | Optional | N/A |
Safety and Security Edit | |||
Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | SIPS Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
Airbags, Side Curtain | Sideguard | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | Driveline |
Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | N/A | Front |
Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | High Intensity Low Beam |
Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto Off | Auto Off |
Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | N/A |
Headlight Washer | N/A | Optional | N/A |
Cornering Lights | Optional | N/A | N/A |
Daytime Running Lights | Optional | Standard | N/A |
Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Optional | N/A | N/A |
Door Curb Lights | N/A | N/A | 2 |
Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Parking Assist | N/A | Optional | N/A |
Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
Keyless Access System | N/A | Optional | N/A |
Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | N/A | Standard |
Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Optional | Standard |
Ignition Disable | Immobilizer III | Standard | Standard |
Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | N/A |
Blind Spot Sensor | N/A | Optional | N/A |
Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Overview | |||
Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (12 Month/5,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
Warranty Edit | |||
Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
Warranty - Maintenance | 12 Months/5,000 Miles | N/A | N/A |
Exterior Edit | |||
Antenna | Integrated Roof | Window Grid | Integrated Roof |
Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | N/A | Body-colored |
Grille Trim | Black W/chrome Surround | Black W/chrome Surround | Body-colored |
Fog/driving Lights | Front And Rear | Rear | Front |
Door Count | 4 Doors | 2 Doors | 4 Doors |
Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Liftgate | Liftgate |
Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
Heated Door Mirrors | Optional | Standard | Standard |
Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
Sunroof | 1st Row Exterior Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass |
2nd Row Sunroof | Fixed Glass With Sunshade | N/A | N/A |
Spoiler | Lip | Wing | Wing |
Front Tires | P225/45YR17.0 BSW Summer Performance | P215/45VR18.0 BSW Performance AS | P215/45WR18.0 BSW Performance AS |
Wheels | 17" Silver Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum |
Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Optional | N/A |
Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
Fender Flares | N/A | Standard | N/A |
Mechanical Edit | |||
Engine | 3.2L V-6 | 2.5L I-5 | 3.0L V-6 |
Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
Turbocharger | N/A | Intercooled Turbo | N/A |
Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | N/A |
Drive Type | Quattro All Wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
Speed Sensitive Steering | Servotronic | Standard | Standard |
Suspension Tuning | Sport | Sport | Regular |
Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Double Wishbone |
Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Regular | Gas-pressurized |
Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Regular | Gas-pressurized |
Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
Electronic Stability System | Standard | DSTC | N/A |
Sequential Shift Control | Tiptronic | Geartronic | Standard |
Transmission | 6-spd Auto-shift Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Auto W/OD |
Axle Ratio | 4.80 | 3.77 | 3.46 |
Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | N/A | Optional |
Specifications Edit | |||
Exterior Length | 168.7 " | 167.4 " | 186.8 " |
Exterior Body Width | 69.5 " | 70.2 " | 70.1 " |
Exterior Height | 56.0 " | 57.0 " | 56.7 " |
Engine | 3.2L V-6 | 2.5L I-5 | 3.0L V-6 |
Horsepower | 250 @ 6,300 Rpm | 227 @ 5,000 Rpm | 212 @ 6,000 Rpm |
Torque | 236 @ 2,800 Rpm | 236 @ 1,500 Rpm | 197 @ 5,000 Rpm |
SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | N/A | Standard |
Fuel Economy - City | 18 Mpg | 19 Mpg | 18 Mpg |
Fuel Economy - Highway | 25 Mpg | 28 Mpg | 25 Mpg |
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 6.5 Seconds | 6.2 Seconds | 7.3 Seconds |
1/4 Mile Time | 15.2 Seconds | 15.0 Seconds | 15.8 Seconds |
1/4 Mile Speed | 89 Mph | 92 Mph | 90 Mph |
Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 61 Mph | 61 Mph |
Bore-and-Stroke | 3.31/3.78 " | 3.27/3.67 " | 3.50/3.13 " |
Curb Weight | 3,660 Lbs. | 2,970 Lbs. | 3,422 Lbs. |
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | N/A | 4,526 Lbs. |
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | N/A | 2,390 Lbs. |
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | N/A | 2,136 Lbs. |
Payload | N/A | 882 Lbs. | N/A |
Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | 1,985 Lbs. | N/A |
Wheelbase | 101.5 " | 103.9 " | 105.3 " |
Front Track | 60.4 " | 60.4 " | 60.2 " |
Rear Track | 59.3 " | 60.3 " | 60.2 " |
Turning Radius | 17.6 '' | 17.5 '' | 19.4 '' |
Drag Coefficient | .33 | .31 | .31 |
Front Legroom | 41.2 " | 42.3 " | 42.3 " |
Rear Legroom | 34.8 " | 33.9 " | 36.5 " |
Front Headroom | 38.1 " | 38.9 " | 38.0 " |
Rear Headroom | 36.9 " | 37.8 " | 36.7 " |
Front Hip Room | N/A | 53.1 " | 54.7 " |
Rear Hip Room | N/A | 41.5 " | 54.1 " |
Front Shoulder Room | 54.4 " | 53.6 " | 56.1 " |
Rear Shoulder Room | 52.8 " | 47.0 " | 54.9 " |
Luggage Volume | 13.1 Cu.ft. | 12.9 Cu.ft. | 22.0 Cu.ft. |
Luggage Volume (max) | 54.6 Cu.ft. | N/A | 58.7 Cu.ft. |
Passenger Volume | 95 Cu.ft. | N/A | 96 Cu.ft. |
Fuel Tank | 14.5 Gal. | 15.9 Gal. | 18.0 Gal. |
Cost To Own | |||
NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
Passenger's | N/A | N/A | 5 |
Rear Seat | N/A | N/A | 4 |
Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | N/A | 4 |
Driver's | N/A | N/A | 5 |
Front Seat | N/A | N/A | 4 |
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | N/A | 4 |
Overall Rollover Rating | N/A | N/A | 5 |
IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
Overall Rear | good | N/A | marginal |
Chest | good | N/A | good |
Driver Torso | good | N/A | N/A |
Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | N/A | N/A |
Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | N/A | N/A |
Structure/safety cage | good | N/A | good |
Rear Passenger Torso | good | N/A | N/A |
Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | N/A | N/A |
Driver Head and Neck | good | N/A | N/A |
Overall Front | good | N/A | good |
Overall Side | good | N/A | N/A |
Left Leg/Foot | good | N/A | good |
Driver Head Protection | good | N/A | N/A |
Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | N/A | good |
Restraints | good | N/A | good |
Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | N/A | N/A |
Right Leg/Foot | acceptable | N/A | marginal |
Head/Neck | good | N/A | good |
Dynamic Rating | good | N/A | marginal |