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4.7

Audi A3

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New 2017 Audi A3
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Key specifications

Highlights
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
26 City / 35 Hwy
MPG
186 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity
Engine
221 @ 1600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
186 @ 4400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
2.0 L/121
Displacement
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
Suspension
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Weight & Capacity
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Safety
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
Entertainment
Standard
Bluetooth®
Electrical
140
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
320
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
Brakes
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Notable features

Turbocharged four-cylinder engines (no more diesel)
Front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive
Sedan or convertible bodystyle
Standard dual-clutch automatic transmission
Standard dual-clutch automatic transmission

Engine

221 @ 1600 SAE Net Torque @ RPM
186 @ 4400 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
2.0 L/121 Displacement
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Engine Type

Suspension

Multi-Link Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Strut Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link Suspension Type - Rear
Strut Suspension Type - Front

Weight & Capacity

N/A Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
13 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,197 lbs Base Curb Weight

Safety

Standard Backup Camera
Standard Stability Control
Standard Automatic Emergency Braking

Entertainment

Standard Bluetooth®

Electrical

140 Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
320 Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Brakes

N/A Drum - Rear (Yes or )
11 in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )
N/A Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-Wheel Brake ABS System
4-Wheel Disc Brake Type

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Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
12 years
Powertrain
4 years / 50,000 miles
Maintenance
1 years / 10,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
4 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
5 model years or newer / less than 60,000 miles
Basic
1 year or 20,000 miles (whichever occurs first)
Dealer certification
125-point inspection

The good & the bad

The good

Strong acceleration
Excellent ride quality
Rich interior materials
Audi refinement
Standard leather upholstery

The bad

Styling update barely noticeable
Snug backseat
Numb steering feel
Quattro all-wheel drive eats into trunk room
Options quickly make it expensive

Consumer reviews

4.7 / 5
Based on 34 reviews
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Comfort 4.7
Interior 4.6
Performance 4.6
Value 4.3
Exterior 4.7
Reliability 4.6

Most recent

Has a great balance of doing all categories well.

Has a great balance of doing all categories well. Quick car with a quick ECU tune. Perfect reliability with zero issues so far at 60,000 miles.
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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Audi, Q3 2017 leaking when raining.

I have a 2017 Audi Q3. I bought it two years ago and it presently has 53,000 miles on it. I loved it until I discovered that when it’s raining hard there is a leak on the driver side door. There’s no recalls on it? At this point what should I do?
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 3.0
Performance 4.0
Value 3.0
Exterior 3.0
Reliability 3.0
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Safety review

Based on the 2017 Audi A3 base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
4/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
5/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
10.9%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
10.9%
Risk of rollover

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