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The Audi A3 took long enough, too long I would say, to get to these shores. It’s a fine little car that hits a certain sweet spot: it’s big enough to be useful when you need it to be, but it’s not so big that it becomes a ponderous chore in the tight and twisties.
And the latest version has some nice upgrades here and there.
The Replacements
Power. It all comes down to power – Audis are, after all, German cars. And even though they stress the A3 is the “entry to the Audi premium lineup,” they also highlight what’s under the hood; that’s where you should look first.
Both the 2017 Audi A3 Sedan and Cabriolet are now to be had with a more efficient 2.0-liter TFSI engine and seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission. The new 2-liter not only puts out more power than the engine it replaces, but it’s more practical, presenting an EPA-estimated 29 mpg combined fuel economy rating. The 2.0-liter mill replaces the 1.8-liter engine previously offered on A3 front-wheel drive models. The new 2.0-liter engine offers increased performance and the driving dynamics are better, says Audi. No doubt that has a lot to do with the fact there’s a bump of 16 horsepower and 21 lb-ft. of torque compared to the previous generation.
Not a bad improvement in either measurement.
Transmission Characteristics
Downstream of the engine there’s a new seven-speed S tronic dual clutch ...