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 Peugeot 308 Comparison
Audi A3
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CarExpert Rating
Based on the Audi A3 40 TFSI QUATTRO
Based on the Peugeot 308 GT PREMIUM
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
50L - 55L
245 to 369 km
40L - 52L
56 to 276 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
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5 year
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Just look at it
- Massive boot
- Luxurious, interesting interior
Misses
- Needs more grunt at this price
- Driving position is an acquired taste
- Boot space comes at cost of rear legroom
Colours Available
Olivine Green is the standard colour on hatchback models, while Avatar Blue is standard on the wagon.
The following metallic finishes are a $690 option:
- Artense Grey
- Nera Black
- Platinum Grey (wagon only)
The following premium metallic finishes are a $1050 option:
- Pearl White
- Elixir Red
- Vertigo Blue (excludes wagon)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1984 | 1199 - 1598 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.0L | 1.2L, 1.6L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 140kW | 96kW - 132kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4200 - 5000 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 320Nm | 230Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 10.5 | |
