Especificaciones y análisis del Audi A3
Power
160HP
Torque
250Nm
Consumption
6.5l/100
Emissions
149g/km
0-100 km/h
7.5s
Top Speed
222km/h
Weight
1370kg
Price
31,110€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Automático 7v
FWD
5 / 3 doors
350 L
55 L
118 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Audi A3 Ambiente 1.8 TFSI S tronic 7 vel. · 160 CV (2010-2012)
General description
The 2010 Audi A3, especially in this version with the 1.8 TFSI engine and S tronic gearbox, represents the culmination of an idea: the perfect premium compact. It's not just a car; it's a statement of intent, an object of desire that combines Audi's timeless elegance with a sporty heart and the sophistication of a transmission that changed the rules of the game.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of this A3 is to feel an immediate connection. The 1.8 TFSI engine pushes with a forceful and linear strength from just 1500 revolutions, catapulting you forward with an addictive smoothness. Each shift of the 7-speed S tronic gearbox is an almost imperceptible event, a perfect mechanical dance that allows you to focus solely on the pleasure of driving. In the corners, the chassis proves to be noble and precise, conveying an absolute confidence that invites you to explore its limits. It's a symphony of controlled power and refined agility.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is an exercise in restraint and elegance. The proportions of the 3-door body are athletic and pure, without a single superfluous line. It's a car that ages with astonishing dignity. But it's when you open the door that the magic really happens. The interior embraces you with a quality of materials and a fit and finish that were, and still are, the absolute benchmark in its category. Every control, every surface, whispers quality and attention to detail, creating an atmosphere that makes you feel like you're in a car from a much higher segment.
Technology and features
Beneath that elegant skin lies brilliant engineering. The TFSI engine, with its direct injection and turbo, was a feat of efficiency and performance in its time. However, the real star is the S tronic dual-clutch gearbox. This technology, inherited from racing, offered a speed and efficiency that conventional automatic transmissions couldn't even dream of. Combined with a multi-link rear suspension and precise steering, the A3 was not just about looks; it was pure technological substance at the driver's service.
Competition
At the time, the battle in the Olympus of premium compacts was fierce. The BMW 1 Series challenged it with the purity of its rear-wheel drive, a delight for the purists. The Mercedes-Benz CLC focused on comfort and brand image. But the Audi A3 found its own space, offering a masterful balance. It was the car for those who didn't want to give up anything: not sportiness, not luxury, not daily practicality. It was the rational choice with a deeply passionate soul.
Conclusion
The 2010 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic is much more than a car of its time; it is a timeless icon. It represents the perfect harmony between an energetic and efficient engine, a revolutionary transmission, and an interior that borders on perfection. It's a smile-generating machine, as suitable for daily life as for a getaway on your favorite mountain road. Driving it is to understand why Audi earned its prestige, a complete experience that continues to excite and convince to this day.