Especificaciones y análisis del Audi A3
Power
160HP
Torque
250Nm
Consumption
7.3l/100
Emissions
170g/km
0-100 km/h
7.8s
Top Speed
222km/h
Weight
1450kg
Price
32,560€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 6v
AWD
5 / 3 doors
281 L
60 L
118 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Audi A3 Ambition 1.8 TFSI quattro · 160 CV (2010-2012)
General description
The 2010 Audi A3 is not just a car, it's a statement of intent. In its Ambition version with the 1.8 TFSI engine and the legendary quattro all-wheel drive, this premium compact becomes a machine of sensations, a haven of quality, and a faithful companion for any adventure, proving that excellence knows no size.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel is rediscovering the pleasure of driving. The 1.8 TFSI engine pushes with a strong and elastic force from very low revs, almost like a diesel, but with the high-revving capability and refined sound of a gasoline engine. The 6-speed manual gearbox is precise and connects you directly to the mechanics, while the quattro all-wheel drive provides an overwhelming level of safety and composure. It doesn't matter if the road is dry or wet; the car takes corners with a nobility and confidence that invite you to enjoy every kilometer, feeling the asphalt as an extension of your own hands.
Design and aesthetics
The design of this generation's Audi A3 is an exercise in timeless elegance. Its lines are clean, proportionate, and muscular, especially in this 3-door body style that accentuates its dynamic character. It doesn't shout; it whispers sportiness and class. Inside, the feeling is of being in a car from a higher category. Every material, from the feel of the plastics to the sound of the buttons, has been chosen with exquisite care. It's a cabin that embraces you, where ergonomics and perceived quality create an atmosphere of well-being and solidity that endures over the years.
Technology and features
Although it is a 2010 model, its technological base was very advanced for its time. The heart is the TFSI engine, which combines direct gasoline injection and a turbocharger to offer brilliant performance with contained consumption. The quattro all-wheel drive, managed by a Haldex system, intelligently distributes power between the axles, ensuring maximum traction in any circumstance. Added to this is a multi-link rear suspension, more typical of higher segments, and speed-sensitive electric power steering, which together achieve a masterful balance between comfort and agility.
Competition
At its launch, the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro faced fierce competition in the select club of premium compacts. Its most direct rival was the BMW 1 Series, which offered the purity of rear-wheel drive and a very sporty driving feel. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sportcoupé also represented an alternative, with a focus more centered on comfort and brand image. Within the Volkswagen Group itself, the Golf GTI was a formidable adversary in terms of performance, although the A3 always distinguished itself with a higher level of finishes and the exclusivity of the quattro all-wheel drive in this power range.
Conclusion
The Audi A3 Ambition 1.8 TFSI quattro is much more than a simple compact. It is the perfect symbiosis between the sportiness of an energetic engine, the unwavering safety of the quattro all-wheel drive, and the sublime quality that defines Audi. It is a car that excites on a winding road and reassures on a journey in the rain. An incredibly rational purchase for the heart, a vehicle that, even a decade later, still feels modern, solid, and, above all, special.