Especificaciones y análisis del Audi A3
Power
140HP
Torque
320Nm
Consumption
4.9l/100
Emissions
129g/km
0-100 km/h
8.7s
Top Speed
210km/h
Weight
1460kg
Price
33,720€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Automático 6v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
370 L
55 L
103 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Audi A3 Sportback Ambition 2.0 TDI 140 CV S tronic (2012)
General description
The 2010 Audi A3 Sportback is not just a car; it's the benchmark of an era. It represents the culmination of the premium compact, a vehicle that masterfully combined elegance, the versatility of its five doors, and an aura of prestige that endures over time. Getting into it is to feel that you have chosen well, that you are driving a car that defined a segment.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the sensations are purely Audi. The 140 HP 2.0 TDI engine pushes with a strong and linear force from low revs, thanks to its 320 Nm of torque. The S tronic gearbox is an engineering marvel, with almost imperceptible gear changes that connect you to the road in a fluid and addictive way. Its chassis conveys extraordinary solidity and poise, inviting you to devour kilometers with a confidence and comfort that make you feel invulnerable.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is a lesson in timelessness. The lines are clean, proportionate, and muscular, a perfect balance that doesn't need to be flashy to attract attention. The Sportback format adds a dose of practicality without breaking the aesthetic harmony. Inside, the cabin embraces you with a quality you can touch and feel. Every button, every material, and every adjustment exudes an attention to detail that makes you feel like you're in a higher-category car, creating an atmosphere of discreet luxury and well-being.
Technology and features
This A3 integrated technologies that refined the driving experience. The heart of the package is the brilliant combination of the efficient and energetic common-rail TDI engine with the S tronic dual-clutch transmission, which at the time marked a before and after in smoothness and speed. Added to this was a Start-Stop system to optimize consumption and electric power steering that adapted to every situation, proving that the best technology is the one that works in perfect harmony without you even noticing.
Competition
In the pantheon of premium compacts, the A3 Sportback faced titans like the BMW 1 Series and the Mercedes-Benz A-Class. While the BMW offered a more purist, rear-wheel-drive experience, and the Mercedes opted for a different approach, the Audi stood as the perfect balance. It offered the expected sportiness and quality, but with a versatility and sober design that won over an audience seeking excellence without sacrificing logic.
Conclusion
The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic is much more than the sum of its parts. It is a complete experience, a car that satisfies both reason and emotion. Its legacy is that of an incredibly well-made vehicle, which ages with astonishing dignity and remains a smart and passionate choice. It is proof that a great car not only takes you to your destination but makes every journey special.