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MSRP:
$28,750 - $30,850
Value:
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MPG:
21 city/28 hwy
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2012 Audi A3 Comparisons
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Year
2012
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Trim
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Hatchback
- Premium AWD L4
- Premium FWD L4
- TDI Premium FWD L4
General Pricing
General Pricing
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Subaru Impreza WRX Limited
MINI Cooper John Cooper Works
Volvo C30 R-Design
MSRP
$30,850.00
$29,095.00
$29,900.00
$27,450.00
Destination
$875.00
$750.00
$700.00
$875.00
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Engines & Power
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Standard Engine
2L 200hp I4
2.5L 265hp H4
1.6L 208hp I4
2.5L 227hp I5
Horsepower
200 @ 5100 RPM
265 @ 6000 RPM
208 @ 6000 RPM
227 @ 5000 RPM
Torque
207 @ 1800 RPM
244 @ 4000 RPM
207 @ 1850 RPM
236 @ 2300 RPM
Valves
4
4
4
4
Displacement (cc)
1984
2457
1598
2521
Bore X Stroke (in.)
3.2 X 3.7
3.9 X 3.1
3 X 3.4
3.3 X 3.7
Compression Ratio
9.6:1
8.4:1
10.0:1
9.0:1
Fuel Economy
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City (mpg)
21
19
25
21
Highway (mpg)
28
25
33
30
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
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Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)
3461.3
3251.8
2667.6
3209.9
Wheelbase (in.)
101.5
103.3
97.1
103.9
Length (in.)
169
173.8
146.8
167.4
Width (in.)
69.4
70.7
66.3
70.2
Height (in.)
56
58.1
55.4
57
Track Front (in.)
60.3
60.2
57.2
60.4
Track Rear (in.)
59.3
60.6
57.5
60.3
Ground Clearance (in.)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions
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Standard Seating
5
5
4
4
Front Headroom (in.)
39.3
39.3
38.8
38.9
Rear Headroom (in.)
36.9
37.4
37.6
37.8
Front Legroom (in.)
41.2
43.5
41.7
41.6
Rear Legroom (in.)
34.8
33.5
27.9
34.2
Front Shoulder Room (in.)
54.4
54.8
50.3
54.7
Rear Shoulder Room (in.)
52.8
53.2
44.7
51.3
Front Hip Room (in.)
N/A
53.4
53.1
54.3
Rear Hip Room (in.)
N/A
53.3
44.4
45.1
Payload & Towing
Payload & Towing
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Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.)
89
93
76
89.2
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
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Front Suspension
strut
strut
strut
strut
Rear Suspension
multi-link
wishbone
multi-link
multi-link
Tires
225/45R17
235/45R17
205/45R17
215/45R18
Anti-Theft & Locks
Anti-Theft & Locks
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Power Door Locks
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Braking & Traction
Braking & Traction
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4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive
4x4 wheel drive
4x4 wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel)
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle
N/A
Std.
N/A
N/A
Vehicle Stability Control System
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
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Radio
AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM
Cassette Player
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
CD Player
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
CD Changer
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
DVD Player
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Navigation Aid
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Interior
Interior
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Cruise Control
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Tilt Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Telescopic Steering Column
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
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Air Conditioning
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Safety
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Driver Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Front Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Passenger Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Rear Side Airbag
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Seats
Seats
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Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Roof
Roof
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Sunroof / Moonroof
N/A
Std.
N/A
N/A
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
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Power Windows
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
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