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$25,930
$26,920
Highlights
| 2008 Audi A3 | 2009 Audi A3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$25,930
|
$26,920
|
| Engine Type |
Gas I4
|
Gas I4
|
| MPG |
21 City / 29 Hwy
|
21 City / 30 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
200 hp
|
200 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2008 Audi A3 | 2009 Audi A3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Gas I4
|
Gas I4
|
| Displacement |
2.0L/121
|
2.0L/121
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
200 @ 5100-6000
|
200 @ 5100-6000
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
207 @ 1800-5000
|
207 @ 1800-5000
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
21 City / 29 Hwy
|
21 City / 30 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
8.4 qts
|
8.4 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2008 Audi A3 | 2009 Audi A3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P225/45YR17
|
P225/45YR17
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P225/45YR17
|
P225/45YR17
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
Compact
|
| Front Wheel Size |
17 x 7.5 in
|
17 x 7.5 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
17 x 7.5 in
|
17 x 7.5 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Alloy
|
Alloy
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Alloy
|
Alloy
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
Suspension
| 2008 Audi A3 | 2009 Audi A3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
MacPherson Strut
|
MacPherson Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Four Link
|
Four Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/Stabilizer Bar
|
w/Stabilizer Bar
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
w/Stabilizer Bar
|
w/Stabilizer Bar
|
Steering
| 2008 Audi A3 | 2009 Audi A3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Speed-Sensitive
|
Speed-Sensitive
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
16
|
16
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3
|
3
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
35 ft
|
35 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2008 Audi A3 | 2009 Audi A3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Passenger Volume |
89 ft³
|
89 ft³
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
39 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
41 in
|
41 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
54 in
|
54 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Head Room |
37 in
|
37 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
35 in
|
35 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
53 in
|
53 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wheelbase |
102 in
|
102 in
|
| Length, Overall |
169 in
|
169 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
77 in
|
77 in
|
| Height, Overall |
56 in
|
56 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
60 in
|
60 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
59 in
|
59 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
4 in
|
4 in
|
| Liftover Height |
27 in
|
27 in
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up |
12 ft³
|
20 ft³
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down |
55 ft³
|
55 ft³
|
| Trunk Volume |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2008 Audi A3 | 2009 Audi A3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,263 lbs
|
3,263 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
15 gal
|
15 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2008 Audi A3 | 2009 Audi A3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Assist |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2008 Audi A3 | 2009 Audi A3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
140
|
140
|
Brakes
| 2008 Audi A3 | 2009 Audi A3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
Pwr
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12.3 x -TBD- in
|
12.3 x -TBD- in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11.0 x -TBD- in
|
11.3 x -TBD- in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|