2012 Audi A3 review
Audi A3 highlights
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Mileage (EPA estimate)
21 city, 28 highway, 24 combined
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All Audi A3 years
What is new for the 2012 Audi A3?
- The A3 is available in a variety of new trims, including the 2.0T Premium, 2.0T Premium Plus, TDI Premium, and TDI Premium Plus.
- The TDI trim has been discontinued for 2012.
- A3 trims have been upgraded with Rear Spoiler as standard equipment this year.
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Ratings & reliability
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RepairPal gave the Audi A3 an overall reliability rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Audi A3 15th out of 25 among Luxury Compact Cars.
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TDI Premium 2WD 4D Wagon
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Leather Seats
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Turbo Diesel Engine
- Bluetooth Technology
- BOSE Sound System
- Front Seat Heaters
- Full Roof Rack
- Navigation System
- Parking Sensors
- Power Seat(s)
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Sunroof(s)
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.0L
Horsepower
140
Torque (ft-lbs)
236
Engine type
Turbo Diesel
Fuel capacity
14.6
Wheelbase
101.5"
Overall length
169"
Width
78.5"
Height
56"
Leg room
F 41.2"/R 34.8"
Head room
F 39.3"/R 36.9"
Front tires
P225/45R17
Rear tires
P225/45R17
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2012 Audi A3 FAQ
The 2012 Audi A3 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- TDI Premium: 30 MPG City and 42 MPG Highway
- 2.0T Premium: 22 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- 2.0T: 21 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- TDI Premium Plus: 30 MPG City and 42 MPG Highway
The Audi A3 received a rating of 3 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Audi A3 as 14 out of 25 among Luxury Compact Car
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