Especificaciones y análisis del Audi A3
Power
200HP
Torque
280Nm
Consumption
7.2l/100
Emissions
168g/km
0-100 km/h
6.9s
Top Speed
238km/h
Weight
1445kg
Price
36,980€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Automático 6v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
370 L
55 L
147 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Audi A3 Sportback Ambition 2.0 TFSI S tronic · 200 CV (2012)
General description
The 2010 Audi A3 Sportback with the 2.0 TFSI engine is the embodiment of perfect balance. It's not just a premium compact car; it's a statement of intent. It combines the practicality of a five-door body with the soul of a sports car, thanks to its 200 horsepower and the brilliant S tronic gearbox. It is a vehicle that invites you to enjoy every journey, transforming the daily routine into an exciting and refined experience.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the sensations are immediate and addictive. The 2.0 TFSI engine pushes with a strong and linear force from very low revs, catapulting you from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 7 seconds with an intoxicating mechanical soundtrack. The dual-clutch S tronic gearbox is your perfect accomplice, with almost instantaneous gear changes that do not interrupt power delivery. The chassis feels poised and agile, conveying absolute confidence to link curves. The steering, precise and communicative, makes you feel a total connection with the asphalt. It's a car that makes you smile, that asks you to take the long way home.
Design and aesthetics
The design of this generation's Audi A3 is an exercise in timeless elegance. Its lines are clean, proportionate, and muscular, without being flashy. The Sportback body adds a bonus of versatility without compromising its sporty silhouette in the slightest. But it is on the inside where it completely wins you over. The quality of the materials, the feel of each button, and the millimeter-perfect fit of each panel create an atmosphere of luxury and solidity that was, and still is, the benchmark in its category. Sitting in it is like being in a special place, a haven of quality and good taste.
Technology and features
Under its skin, this A3 hid cutting-edge technology for its time. The heart of the package, the 2.0 TFSI engine with direct injection and turbo, was a work of engineering that offered exceptional performance with surprising efficiency. The 6-speed S tronic transmission was a revolution, providing a speed and smoothness that redefined automatic driving. Added to this was steering with variable electric assistance according to speed and a sophisticated multi-link rear suspension, elements that demonstrated Audi's commitment to driving dynamics and innovation.
Competition
In the competitive premium compact segment, the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI faced titans. Its most direct rival was the BMW 1 Series, which played the rear-wheel-drive card to offer a different and very purist driving experience. Another formidable enemy, and almost a brother, was the Volkswagen Golf GTI, with which it shared much of its mechanical DNA but with a perhaps less premium approach and more focused on the 'hot hatch' concept. The Mercedes-Benz A-Class of the time had a different concept, but the new generation that arrived in 2012 became a direct adversary with a strong argument in design and youthfulness.
Conclusion
The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic is much more than the sum of its parts. It is an incredibly complete car that achieves the difficult task of being exciting and rational at the same time. It offers the performance of a sports car, the quality of a luxury sedan, and the practicality of a family car, all in a compact and attractive format. It is a purchase made with both the head and the heart, a vehicle that not only takes you to your destinations but enriches the journey and makes you proud to own it every day.