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2022 Audi A3 40 TFSI quattro S line review
The new Audi A3 looks sharp, and packs plenty of headline-grabbing technology behind the wheel. Is the 40 TFSI quattro the model to have?
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Scott Collie
2022 Audi A3 vs 2024 Honda Civic Comparison
Audi A3
Honda Civic
2022 Audi
A3
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2024 Honda
Civic
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CarExpert Score
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Based on the Audi A3 40 TFSI QUATTRO
Based on the Honda Civic e:HEV LX
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
50L - 55L
245 to 369 km
40L - 47L
168 to 418 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$47,200 - $72,600
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Impressive interior technology
- Refined, punchy powertrain
- Planted, predictable handling
Misses
- Some disappointing interior materials
- Adaptive cruise an optional extra
- 40 TFSI and S3 unrated by ANCAP
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Great driving manners
- Looks great inside and out
- Clever cabin space
Misses
- Price is too high
- No spare wheel
- Limited rear headroom
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Alloy Wheels Special 18 Inch (+$1,500)
- Heated Front Seats (+$650)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,250)
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Colours Available
The Civic VTi-LX and e:HEV LX are available in the following finishes:
- Platinum White pearlescent
- Crystal Black pearlescent (excludes e:HEV LX)
- Premium Crystal Red metallic
- Premium Crystal Blue metallic
The Type R is available in the following finishes:
- Championship White
- Sonic Grey
- Crystal Black
- Rally Red
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1984 | 1498 - 1996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.0L | 1.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 140kW | 131kW - 235kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4200 - 5000 | 5000 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 320Nm | 240Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 1700 - 2600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 9.8 - 13.5 | |
