Especificaciones y análisis del Audi A3
Power
170HP
Torque
350Nm
Consumption
5l/100
Emissions
130g/km
0-100 km/h
7.7s
Top Speed
224km/h
Weight
1475kg
Price
34,570€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Automático 6v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
370 L
55 L
125 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Audi A3 Sportback Ambition 2.0 TDI 170 CV S tronic (2010-2012)
General description
The 2010 Audi A3 Sportback is not just a car, it's a statement of intent. In this version with the 170 HP 2.0 TDI engine and the S tronic gearbox, Audi encapsulated the essence of a premium compact: a vehicle that combines the practicality of its five doors with the soul of a sports car, offering a driving experience that transcends the everyday.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel is feeling an immediate connection. The push of 350 Nm of torque from low revs pins you to the seat, while the dual-clutch S tronic gearbox links the six gears with a speed and smoothness that make you feel like a race driver. Its chassis, with superb composure and precise steering that stiffens with speed, carves through curves with absolute confidence. It's a car that whispers in your ear to take the long way home, simply for the pleasure of driving it.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is an exercise in timeless elegance. The Sportback body flows with clean, proportionate lines that convey dynamism without being loud. Inside, the cabin welcomes you into a superior quality environment. Every material, from the feel of the controls to the fit of the panels, breathes Audi's attention to detail. It's a space that is not only functional but makes you feel special on every journey.
Technology and features
Under its skin, German engineering shines brightly for its time. The 170 HP common-rail TDI engine was a marvel of balance between performance and consumption, aided by a Stop-Start system. The S tronic transmission represented the cutting edge in automatic gearboxes, offering an efficiency and speed that changed the rules of the game. It's not a car loaded with screens, but with technology focused on perfecting the driving experience.
Competition
In the Olympus of premium compacts, the A3 Sportback competed with titans like the BMW 1 Series, which opted for rear-wheel drive and a more purist feel, and with its first cousin, the Volkswagen Golf GTD, with which it shared a mechanical heart but not the same haute couture suit. Against them, the Audi A3 offered an almost perfect balance between sportiness, comfort, and a perception of interior quality that made the difference.
Conclusion
This Audi A3 Sportback is much more than the sum of its parts. It is a car that captivates with its balance, its ability to be a faithful and comfortable daily companion and to transform into a source of adrenaline when the road twists. It represents one of the best eras for high-performance diesel compacts, a complete, refined vehicle with a soul that continues to beat strongly.