Compare 2012 Audi A3 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $30,250 | $27,450 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $28,133 | $25,803 | |
| Destination | $875 | $875 | |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Manual | |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | |
| Auxiliary Visors | Driver Side | N/A | |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | Standard | |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | |
| Cell Phone | Pre-wiring | N/A | |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | |
| Compass | Optional | N/A | |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/aluminum | Leather/aluminum | |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 3 | |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | |
| Rear Windows | Power | Fixed | |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger | |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger | |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front | |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Fuel Door Release | Power | Power | |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | N/A | |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather/aluminum | |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 4 Passengers | |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 8-way | |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 8-way | |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver And Passenger | |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 45-45 Bench | |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable | |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Cloth/leather | |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | |
| CD Changer Compatible | Standard | N/A | |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Optional | Standard | |
| Speakers | 10 | 8 | |
| Amplifier | Standard | Standard | |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | |
| Navigation System | Optional | Garmin | |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Optional | Standard | |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | SIPS Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | SIDEGUARD | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | N/A | |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto Off | |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Optional | Standard | |
| Headlight Washer | N/A | Optional | |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | N/A | Optional | |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | |
| Parking Assist | Optional | N/A | |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | |
| Keyless Access System | N/A | Optional | |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | N/A | |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | |
| Ignition Disable | Immobilizer IV | Standard | |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | |
| Blind Spot Sensor | N/A | Optional | |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | 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), Accessories (48 Month/50,000 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), Maintenance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 12 Months/5,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Window Grid | |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel | |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | N/A | |
| Grille Trim | Black W/chrome Surround | Metal-look | |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front And Rear | |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 2 Doors | |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Liftgate | |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Optional | Standard | |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Exterior Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A | |
| 2nd Row Sunroof | Fixed Glass With Sunshade | N/A | |
| Spoiler | Lip | Wing | |
| Roof Rack | Optional | N/A | |
| Roof Rails | Optional | N/A | |
| Front Tires | P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS | P215/45WR18.0 BSW Performance AS | |
| Wheels | 17" Silver Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum | |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Optional | Optional | |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | |
| Fender Flares | N/A | Standard | |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | N/A | |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.5L I-5 | |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | Intercooled Turbo | |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Servotronic | Standard | |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Sport | |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Regular | |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Regular | |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | DSTC | |
| Sequential Shift Control | Standard | Geartronic | |
| Transmission | 6-spd Auto-shift Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | |
| Axle Ratio | 4.06 | 3.77 | |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 169.0 " | 167.4 " | |
| Exterior Body Width | 69.5 " | 70.2 " | |
| Exterior Height | 56.0 " | 57.0 " | |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.5L I-5 | |
| Horsepower | 140 @ 4,200 Rpm | 227 @ 5,000 Rpm | |
| Torque | 236 @ 1,750 Rpm | 236 @ 1,500 Rpm | |
| Fuel Economy - City | 30 Mpg | 21 Mpg | |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 42 Mpg | 29 Mpg | |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 9.9 Seconds | 6.6 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 17.5 Seconds | 15.3 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 76 Mph | 90 Mph | |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | |
| Slalom Speed | 62 Mph | 61 Mph | |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.19/3.76 " | 3.27/3.67 " | |
| Curb Weight | 3,318 Lbs. | 3,211 Lbs. | |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,597 Lbs. | 4,312 Lbs. | |
| Payload | 1,102 Lbs. | 851 Lbs. | |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | 2,000 Lbs. | |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 " | 103.9 " | |
| Front Track | 60.3 " | 60.4 " | |
| Rear Track | 59.3 " | 60.3 " | |
| Turning Radius | 17.6 '' | 19.0 '' | |
| Drag Coefficient | .33 | .31 | |
| Front Legroom | 41.2 " | 41.6 " | |
| Rear Legroom | 34.8 " | 34.2 " | |
| Front Headroom | 39.3 " | 38.9 " | |
| Rear Headroom | 36.9 " | 37.8 " | |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 54.3 " | |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 45.1 " | |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.4 " | 54.7 " | |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 52.8 " | 51.3 " | |
| Luggage Volume | 19.5 Cu.ft. | 15.3 Cu.ft. | |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 39.0 Cu.ft. | 33.4 Cu.ft. | |
| Passenger Volume | 89 Cu.ft. | 89 Cu.ft. | |
| Fuel Tank | 14.6 Gal. | 15.9 Gal. | |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | |
| Chest | good | good | |
| Driver Torso | good | good | |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | |
| Overall Front | good | good | |
| Overall Side | good | good | |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | |
| Roof Strength | good | good | |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | |
| Restraints | good | good | |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | |
| Right Leg/Foot | acceptable | good | |
| Head/Neck | good | good | |
| Dynamic Rating | good | good | |
