Especificaciones y análisis del Audi A3
Power
140HP
Torque
320Nm
Consumption
5l/100
Emissions
129g/km
0-100 km/h
9.2s
Top Speed
205km/h
Weight
1495kg
Price
31,970€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 6v
AWD
5 / 3 doors
281 L
60 L
103 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Audi A3 Ambiente 2.0 TDI 140 CV quattro (2010-2012)
General description
The 2010 Audi A3 is not just a car; it's a statement of intent. In its three-door version, with the powerful 140 horsepower 2.0 TDI engine and the legendary quattro traction, it represents the perfect balance between the agility of a compact and the safety and poise of a superior sedan. It is the gateway to Audi's premium universe, a vehicle that promises and delivers, offering a driving experience that transcends the merely functional.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of this A3 is to feel absolute control. The 2.0 TDI engine pushes with an addictive force from very low revs, thanks to its 320 Nm of torque. It's not a radical sports car, but the feeling of acceleration is always full and satisfying. The magic, however, lies in the quattro traction. Tackling a tight corner or driving on wet asphalt becomes an exercise in confidence and precision. The car feels glued to the road, conveying a security that invites you to enjoy every kilometer, with a poise and ride quality that make you forget you're traveling in a compact.
Design and aesthetics
The design of this generation's Audi A3 is an exercise in timeless elegance. Its clean, proportionate lines avoid shrillness and have aged with admirable dignity. It's a car that still turns heads for its discreet sophistication. But it's when you open the door that the experience is elevated. The interior is a sanctuary of quality. Every material, every fit, every sound of the controls, everything is executed with a millimeter precision that conveys a sense of solidity and durability that few competitors could match. Sitting inside feels like being in a car from a higher category.
Technology and features
Although its systems may seem conventional today, in 2010 this A3 was at the forefront. Its TDI engine with common-rail injection and Start-Stop system was an example of efficiency and refinement, complying with Euro 5 regulations. The electronically managed quattro traction was capable of anticipating loss of grip, providing top-level active safety. In the cabin, although without today's giant screens, technology was palpable through clear and precise instrumentation, and the possibility of equipping navigation and sound systems that turned every journey into a connected and pleasant experience for its time.
Competition
In the exclusive club of premium compacts, the A3 was not alone. Its great rival was the BMW 1 Series, which offered the card of rear-wheel drive and a purely sporty driving style, a more rebellious soul. On the other hand, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sportcoupé and its successor, the CLC, played on the strengths of comfort and the classic elegance of the star. Against them, the Audi A3 quattro stood as the option of sublime balance: benchmark interior quality, impeccable aesthetics, and the total safety of all-wheel drive, a combination that made it the car for everything and for every day.
Conclusion
The 2010 Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro is much more than a second-hand car; it is a piece of German engineering at its finest. It represents both a smart and a passionate purchase. It is a vehicle that takes care of you with its safety, delights you with its quality, and excites you with its energetic response and unwavering poise. Despite the years, its essence remains intact: that of a premium compact that knew how to define a segment and that, to this day, remains an extraordinarily complete and desirable option for those who value quality above all else.