Especificaciones y análisis del Audi A3
Power
170HP
Torque
350Nm
Consumption
4.7l/100
Emissions
123g/km
0-100 km/h
8s
Top Speed
224km/h
Weight
1410kg
Price
31,590€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 6v
FWD
5 / 3 doors
350 L
55 L
125 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Audi A3 Ambition 2.0 TDI 170 CV (2010-2012)
General description
The 2010 Audi A3 is not just a car; it's the embodiment of the premium compact that won hearts. In its Ambition version with the 170 HP 2.0 TDI engine, it represented the perfect balance between Audi's discreet elegance, an interior quality that set a benchmark, and a diesel heart full of character, ready to devour kilometers with surprising efficiency.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel is to feel an immediate connection. The thrust of its 350 Nm of torque pushes you into the seat from very low revs, an addictive sensation that invites you to enjoy every overtake. The six-speed manual gearbox is precise and makes you a participant in the driving, while the agile and poised chassis conveys absolute confidence in every corner. It's a car that feels light, powerful, and noble, a machine for generating smiles with ridiculously low consumption for its performance.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is a lesson in timelessness. The three-door body gives it a sporty and youthful silhouette that has aged with enviable dignity. Every line is in its place, from the imposing Singleframe grille to a clean and bold rear. But it's when you open the door that you fall in love: the quality of the materials, the feel of the buttons, and the millimeter-perfect fit of each piece create an atmosphere of luxury and solidity that its rivals took years to match.
Technology and features
Beneath a classic appearance, technology focused on efficiency and driving pleasure was hidden. The 2.0 TDI engine with common-rail injection and a Stop-Start system was a marvel of diesel engineering, capable of delivering 170 HP with an average consumption of just 4.7 liters. The speed-sensitive electric power steering and an advanced chassis with a multi-link rear suspension showed that technology was not just in the screens, but in the mechanical heart of the car.
Competition
In the pantheon of premium compacts of its time, the A3 dueled directly with the BMW 1 Series, which offered the exclusivity of rear-wheel drive and a sportier feel, and with the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sportcoupé. It also kept an eye on its cousin, the Volkswagen Golf, with which it shared a platform but clearly surpassed in refinement and prestige. The A3 established itself as the most balanced option, the rational purchase with a passionate soul.
Conclusion
The Audi A3 2.0 TDI 170 HP is much more than a car of its time; it's a statement of intent. A vehicle that proved you could have it all: exciting performance, amazing efficiency, superb interior quality, and a design that endures. It is the perfect choice for those who want to feel the road while enjoying the comfort and prestige of the four rings. A future classic that continues to thrill.