| MSRP: |
$28,750 - $30,850 |
| Value: |
 Excellent |
| MPG: |
21 city/28 hwy |
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2012 Audi A3 Comparisons
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2012 |
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Audi |
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| Model |
A3 |
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Audi A3 Premium |
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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Audi A3 Premium |
Subaru Impreza WRX Limited |
MINI Cooper John Cooper Works |
Volvo C30 R-Design |
| 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 |
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Audi A3 Premium |
Subaru Impreza WRX Limited |
MINI Cooper John Cooper Works |
Volvo C30 R-Design |
| City (mpg) |
21 |
19 |
25 |
21 |
| Highway (mpg) |
28 |
25 |
33 |
30 |
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Audi A3 Premium |
Subaru Impreza WRX Limited |
MINI Cooper John Cooper Works |
Volvo C30 R-Design |
| 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 |
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Audi A3 Premium |
Subaru Impreza WRX Limited |
MINI Cooper John Cooper Works |
Volvo C30 R-Design |
| 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 |
N/A |
54.3 |
| Rear Hip Room (in.) |
N/A |
53.3 |
N/A |
45.1 |
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Audi A3 Premium |
Subaru Impreza WRX Limited |
MINI Cooper John Cooper Works |
Volvo C30 R-Design |
| Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) |
89 |
93 |
76 |
89.2 |
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Audi A3 Premium |
Subaru Impreza WRX Limited |
MINI Cooper John Cooper Works |
Volvo C30 R-Design |
| Front Suspension |
strut |
strut |
strut |
strut |
| Rear Suspension |
multi-link |
wishbone |
multi-link |
multi-link |
| Tires |
225/45R17 |
235/45R17 |
205/45R17 |
215/45R18 |
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Audi A3 Premium |
Subaru Impreza WRX Limited |
MINI Cooper John Cooper Works |
Volvo C30 R-Design |
| Power Door Locks |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Audi A3 Premium |
Subaru Impreza WRX Limited |
MINI Cooper John Cooper Works |
Volvo C30 R-Design |
| 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. |
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Audi A3 Premium |
Subaru Impreza WRX Limited |
MINI Cooper John Cooper Works |
Volvo C30 R-Design |
| 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 |
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Audi A3 Premium |
Subaru Impreza WRX Limited |
MINI Cooper John Cooper Works |
Volvo C30 R-Design |
| Cruise Control |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Tilt Steering |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Telescopic Steering Column |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Audi A3 Premium |
Subaru Impreza WRX Limited |
MINI Cooper John Cooper Works |
Volvo C30 R-Design |
| Air Conditioning |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Audi A3 Premium |
Subaru Impreza WRX Limited |
MINI Cooper John Cooper Works |
Volvo C30 R-Design |
| 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 |
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Audi A3 Premium |
Subaru Impreza WRX Limited |
MINI Cooper John Cooper Works |
Volvo C30 R-Design |
| Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Audi A3 Premium |
Subaru Impreza WRX Limited |
MINI Cooper John Cooper Works |
Volvo C30 R-Design |
| Sunroof / Moonroof |
N/A |
Std. |
N/A |
N/A |
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Audi A3 Premium |
Subaru Impreza WRX Limited |
MINI Cooper John Cooper Works |
Volvo C30 R-Design |
| Power Windows |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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