Also available are a panoramic sunroof, rear side airbags and a Sport package that includes 18-inch wheels, summer tires, sport-tuned suspension and sport seats. The Titanium Sport package available on the Premium Plus adds special exterior and interior trim to the Sport package.
With Quattro all-wheel drive, S tronic is standard. All-wheel drive and S tronic are standard. Audi estimates a 0-60 time of 8.9 seconds. The 2011 Audi A3 comes standard with front-seat side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags, whiplash-reducing front headrests, antilock brakes and stability control. Seat-mounted side airbags for rear passengers are optional.
Miles per gallon: The Audi A3 2.0T Premium front-wheel and all-wheel drive models offer 21 mpg city and 30 mpg highway, while the 2.0 TDI Premium front-wheel drive diesel model boasts 30 mpg city and 42 mpg highway, making it the standout choice for consumers in the market for outstanding fuel economy.
The 2011 Audi A3 offers solid performance in a small package with a peppy engine and plenty of power for climbing hills and navigating uneven terrain. The 2011 Audi A3 is available in three trim levels, with varying engine specifications for each; the Audi 2.0T Quattro is the only model available in all-wheel drive.
The Audi A3 2.0T Premium Front-Wheel Drive trim level features a 2.0-liter I-4 engine with 200 horsepower and 207 lb.-ft. of torque.
The Audi A3 2.0 TDI Premium Front-Wheel Drive turbodiesel model also includes a 2.0-liter I-4 engine producing 140 horsepower and 236 lb.-ft. of torque.
Passengers enjoy a spacious 39 inches of front-seat headroom and 37 inches in the rear seat. There's plenty of storage space as well, with 19.5 cubic feet of trunk space and up to 39 cubic feet of total cargo space available. The 2011 Audi A3 offers exceptional fuel economy, especially in the Audi A3 TDI model.
Blurring the lines between hatchback and wagon, wearing subtle but aggressive styling, and shod with large alloy wheels, the 2011 Audi A3 is a stylish choice for the sporty luxury compact buyer. Paired with the quick-shifting S tronic gearbox and quattro all-wheel drive, the A3 is a bit of a miniature drivetrain tech powerhouse as well. The rear seat is small, with just barely enough room for two adults if the front passengers scoot their seats forward a bit. Road noise and tire thrum are noticeable, but tolerable.
Like any good Audi, the A3 packs a solid equipment list, outstripping most of its less-luxurious hatchback competition with items like automatic climate control, leather upholstery, a 10-speaker, 140-watt sound system, and keyless entry standard.
The compact offers astoundingly good fuel efficiency ratings for its diesel engine option, winning it the Green Car of the Year according to the Green Car Journal. It is the only luxury compact with a clean diesel option available.
