Audi A3 big test drive. Audi A3 Sedan (Audi A3) Video Review and Test Drive

In Ukraine, Audi A3 Sedan is available with two gasoline engines. But only a more powerful 180-strong version is offered both with front and complete drive. But if you put your eyes on a more modest modification with a 122-strong engine, you still have to think about the type of KP, one of three packages and a list of projects.

Audi A3 Sedan 2013

In Ukraine:
. Motors: TFSI gasoline TFSI with a volume of 1.4 liters (122/125 liters.) and 1.8 liters (180 l.)
. Boxes: Mechanical 6-speed and robotic 7-speed S-Tronic
. Drive: Front and Permanent full quattro.
. Required: Attraction, Ambition and Ambiente
. Model cost: from 448 349 UAH. *
. Motor: 2.0 L gasoline TFSI (300 liters.)
. Box: Robotic 7-Speed \u200b\u200bS-Tronic
. Drive: Permanent Full Quattro
. Model cost: from 764 076 UAH. *

Quite an adult

The smallest sedan from Audi is in no way dismissed in terms of equipment in comparison with senior models. You can order an Audi Connect system with an Internet connection and navigation, Bang & Olufsen audio system, an autonomous heating and ventilation system, a dead zone monitoring system, automatic control far Light, rear view chamber, panoramic roof, preventive security systems with the possibility of self stop, automatic parking and much more.

Materials in the car are no worse than in the "and eighth", you can also choose one of several options for interior decor and order an external package of S Linea. But in the cabin you understand that you sit behind the wheel of a compact car.

Here is an architectural style called "German minimalism", but it cannot be attributed to the quality of execution and materials. Front panel In the form of a wing profile carries a compact microclimate control unit.

The Speedometer scale with an increasing "step" turned out very dense. However, it is the same on the "older" models.

A number of convenient "piano" keys allows you to quickly change the settings modes in motion. auto Audi. DRIVE SELECT. Air feed adjust, pulling or drowned the central element.

Robotic bathroom s-Tronic Box With two clutches, it offers, as an alternative to a 6-speed "mechanics". All sedans are equipped with an electro-mechanical parking brake.

In order not to "cut" the central console, the disc receiver and SD card slots are placed in the glove compartment.

A number of convenient "piano" keys allows you to hide in a 5.8-inch color display panel, and in motion - quickly change the AUDI DRIVE SELECT settings modes. Do not even be distracted by the control of the MMI SIS-topic. It is also entrusted with telephony, navigation and other functions. However, the larger sedans of the Audi "Trookhka" reminds not only by this.

So far, stand next to the machine, it seems a miniature copy of the "four" or "six". But sat behind the wheel, I understand that there is a lot of space in the front row. Even for the space in the shoulders with the front passenger, you do not have to fight. The chair of our car - with mechanical adjustments, among which are the settings of the poned roller and the tilt of the pillow. So sit comfortable.

Chairs have a wide range of movements and are well kept in turns. Adjustments can be electrical.

But behind the feeling returns us to the nineties, when the limit of dreamings of many motorists was Audi 80 "Barrel" - it is with it similar to new sedan. Breaking into the second row through a narrous opening and bend due to its low top part, I come to the conclusion that the A3 sedan can be placed in one row with the so-called four-door coupe. Sitting, I feel that the ceiling is very close, although I am low growth. And the middle passenger here is clearly the third extra. How it is inconvenient to move through a transmission tunnel, which rises almost in a pillow with a sofa cushion.

The second row resembles a 4-door coupe - the opening of narrow, the ceiling is close, and even a transmission tunnel with a serving console.

It remains to understand whether it will not have to regret the absence of a full drive and an additional 58 liter. from. 1,8-lit-roban engine.

Zadorus grabs

The main shock force in the fight for the buyer in this car can be an engine capacity of 1.4 liters, which develops 122 liters. from. Our car is equipped with a 7-speed "robot" of S-Tronic, which is seen as a reasonable choice for those who are maintained in the city. Yes, and on the speed of the box with two clutches when switching sin to complain. In any case, this power unit has shown himself well. It is easily gaining momentum and accelerates the car on each transmission, at the end of which the tachometer arrow is familiar to the years, as if burning on the red zone. And the sound of the motor is burtered.

All Audi A3 Sedan Motors are equipped with a system. direct injection and turbocharged.

Therefore, the machine seems dynamic, although overclocking up to 100 km / h occupies more than 9.0 s.

However, just like the older models, the character of the Audi A3 sedan directly depends on the selected mode of movement of the AUDI Drive SELECT system. Switching between five options, feel good how the effort is changing on the steering wheel, the responsiveness of the motor and the moment of switching the KP. The turbo motor is sensitive to changing the rhythm of movement and mode. Therefore, the fuel consumption of our computer ranged from 5.8 to 10.2 liters. But the sensations from the car are changing radically.

In the hike condition, the trunk of the Audi A3 sedan is 45 l more than the 5-door hatchback, and 60 l - than the 3-door. In the basic equipment - the rear sofas backs of the rear sofa in the proportion of 40:60.

Sometimes it ceases to arrange the most economical efficiency mode, since in it S-Tronic is not solved for a long time to go to lower transmissions, and the motor is spinning too calmly, which sometimes does not allow you to dramatically smooth, then I turn to the Dynamic settings. Immediately the sedan becomes fast and sharp. The box automatically goes into sports regime And with each convenient case, it substitutes a lower gear, the engine is constantly in the turbophust zone and demonstrates combat habits, and the steering wheel is made as tight and accurate as possible. It is nice to control such a machine at high speeds, and on small this voltage is automatically reduced. In the configuration of the Individual, you can collect your version of the machine's aggregates, and for the usual ride enough Comfort mode - with soft responses of the power unit and steering or auto - in it, the A3 itself adapts to the piloting style.

Although in our car, shock absorbers with a variable stiffness of the Magnetic Ride, the running works elastically and shot down. And even on a sports-running 15mm suspension with more rigid springs and Audi A3 Sedan shock absorbers, did not become coarse with passengers. It does not allow himself a blow and even allows a small split body on an uneven road. And on big waves I was afraid to "cry" a protective tray, which is installed under the engine in quality standard equipment. It all happened, but close to the brings in the parking lots did not even approach even the ass, where the swells are still higher.

Who is on the little?

The miniature Audi A3 Sedan resembles the older models externally, equipping and side qualities. At the same time, even the most rapid engine can be both economical and mischievous. Such a sedan may well look like young families who want to join the premium segment. In addition, there are no direct competitors in our market. Similar to BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe and Mercedes-Benz Cla is still larger and more expensive.

Summary

Body and Comfort
Looks like a sedan A3 as strictly and stylish as senior models. And the materials and quality of manufacture are no worse. Machine is small, but in the front row is surprisingly spacious. Even without shock absorbers with a variable rigidity, the car does not behave like a grube on the broken roads.	Rear little places. Sports suspension forces extremely gently passing around uneven areas and park around the rods.
Power unit and dynamics
Dynamics, sound and responses of the motor - everything happens so quickly and trigger, it's hard to believe that under the hood is only 122 liters. from. Ride on slippery and wet roads, as well as to pass more confident turns helps the differential of increased friction on all front-wheel drive modifications.	No 1,4-liter engine is offered four-wheel drive. Diesel motors will be available in Ukraine only in the near future.
Finance and Equipment
In the sedan can be installed up to 7 airbags. A whole range of security systems is offered to help the driver. List additional equipment Very wide ...	... But it only includes some positions that I want to see in the database. The cost of the car is very close to the price of a larger A4.

Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
common data
Body type	sedan
Doors / seats
Dimensions, d / sh / in, mm	4456/1796/1416
Pitch the front / rear., Mm	1555/1526
Clearance, mm.
Mass Curb / Full, kg	1235/1785
The volume of the trunk, l
Volume of tank, l
Engine
	benz. with unseport. PRP. turbo
Rasp. and to-in Cyl. / CL. on cil
Volume, see cube.
Power, kW (l. P.) / Rpm	103(122)/4500
Max. kr. MOM., Nm / rpm	200/1400
Transmission
type of drive	front
	7-st. robot.
Chassis
Front brakes / rear	disk. VENT / DISC.
Front / rear suspension	unqualified / independent.
Power steering	electronic
	205/55 R16.
Performance indicators
Maximum speed, km / h
Acceleration 0-100 km / h, with
Races. Route-city, l / 100 km
Warranty, years / km	2 / without OGR. samples.
Periodicity, years / km	1/15000
Cost, UAH.	1300
Min. Stand., UAH. **	490 467
Stand. test. Auto, UAH. **	615 664
* On sports suspension ** on 16.04.2014

Photo of Andrey Yatsulyak

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Choice for test drive Audi A3, which has just passed restyling, is not accidental. After all, this model last year turned 20 years old. For high-generation motorists, which managed to travel to Audi 80 and 100, Audi A3 will forever remain like a supernova in the Four Rings Universe. Although this model is already 21 years old, but time flies and the third generation A3 also has time to update.

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Design restyling version

In modern auto industry, elements of the mandatory program of any restyling is the change of headlights, the emergence of a new falseradiator lattice and the changed bumpers. It was all on the audio A3 received on the test drive. Most likely, the difference would notice that the members of the club lovers of Audi will notice, although the car now looks more spectacular. Fortunately, the list of improvements does not end.

One of the main problems of many modern car MarksAlthough Audi here is ahead of the planet all, in the fact that a person is often increasing or deprived of acute vision, it is often difficult to distinguish one model from another. The brand is identifiable instantly, but with the model - let's see.

Now the situation becomes more complicated by the fact that the headlights of the updated Audi A3 almost "one in one" are the same as Audi A4. The differences, of course, is, but to find them, you need to be a specialist in Audi.

The profile is more and more interesting. Because, on the one hand, the Audi A3 test drive was in the Sedan Test, it is longer than the hatchback, and for noticeable 15 cm. On the other hand, the Audi A4 sedan is noticeably impressive in terms of the size of the dimensions, there is a difference in twice as much as 30 cm. So, if the eye meer does not fail, then notice the difference.

Engine and transmission

Economic troubles and the widespread introduction of the ERA-GLONASS system, firmly hit the diversity of the range of modifications of Audi A3 in our country. Because in Russia does not offer a convertible, we do not have a three-door version.

As for the motors, it is still more complicated here. It is clear why, do not sell, say, the hybrid version of E-Tron, it is unlikely that it would have been greatly popular. Apparently, for the same reason, the G-Tron gas version does not offer. On the other hand, diesel motors much more close to real lifeBut they are also unwound today.

Moreover, home NEW - liter petrol motor With a capacity of 118 hp, which came to replace the engine of 1.2 liters, not supplied to Russia. It's time to ask: what is there?

There are two gasoline engines. First, a two-liter capacity of 190 horses and such an engine, which was on the audi A3 test drive, with a capacity of 150 horse power and the volume of 1.4 liters. It can be completed mechanical box Transmissions, but in our case it was a robotic S-Tronic transmission.

Handling and maneuverability

Apparently because of the external similarity, I always want to carry out parallels with more adult models of the Audi brand. Yes, inside a little smaller place. Yes, here a little simpler finish. But if you compare the car with the same Audi A4, then this difference is easy to notice, sneaking from one car to another. And if there is a couple of weeks between these events, then the difference can not be seen.

But the most interesting thing is that the ride and driving chassis. Because if you ride on the same A4, and a couple of weeks at A3, it is hardly the differences will seem radical. But if you arrange full-time cars with these cars, you will understand that everything is not so simple. Still Audi A3 is a golf class car. Yes, very good for its segment, but the classic Audi is still a little others. It is difficult to explain what is the difference. Not in controllability as such, not in comfort, as such. This is such a complicated, complex matter.

But to formally find fault in Audi A3 especially for nothing. Noise insulation, for example, at the level. The only thing that is harsh is the sole. And she quickly learn how to ride the pits on the asphalt.

On the road

On a test drive Audi A3 showed that she is in German smart. With an engine of 1.4 liters A3, the sedan accelerates to 100 km / h in 8.5 seconds. Surely two-liter modification will be slightly faster. However, for urban ride and a 150-strong motor more than enough.

Note that there is a DRIVE SELECT key, which allows you to choose one of the five modes of movement: economical, comfortable, automatic, sports. There is even an individual in which we can save your own, personal set of settings.

And it's funny because it is in this car to configure, by and large, especially nothing. A much more interesting option is diode headlights. Ordinary costs about 50,000 rubles, but there is more perfect audi system Matrix, which implies intelligent light control. Here it is more expensive, the price is 125,000 rubles.

Prices and equipment

The audio A3 test drive was in the version with 18-inch discs. These are the greatest wheels that are offered for Audi A3. If you choose a machine in standard version, you get 16-inch discs, and then a little funny.

Because you can order wheels larger, but for each additional inches you have to pay extra, at least, fifty thousand rubles. There are a dozen to choose from wheel disks with different designs, but as for power plants, then the choice is much more modest.

The test drive Audi A3 - with a 1.4-liter gasoline turbo engine - is available to Russians at a price of 1.63 million rubles.

Troika is available to Russians with two variants of gasoline turbobologists - a 1,4-liter unit with a capacity of 150 hp and a more powerful, 190-strong engine with a working volume of 2 liters. Starting price tag - 1,629,000 rubles.

Summarizing

Separately, I must say about the headlights, because today it is the main one, and perhaps even the only way to easily distinguish the audio A3 test drive from the same.

I would like to believe that someday the current fashion for universal unification will come to no and the car will differ more from each other than today. So this or not, time will show.

September 29, 2015 14:42

Today we have on the dough - the smallest sedan from Audi, A3. Let's look at what this car offers for your money and whether in this case it is worth overpaying for 4 rings and the brand premium or easier, without being causing a sly, to acquire the work of Korean car industry.

Alexander Gorlin "Avesi"

Immediately, we note that the compact sedan of the premium class is a car encountered extremely rarely. And direct competitors at the Audi A3 Sedan - not just once, two and turned around, but even to two do not have time to count - only Mercedes CLA is suitable for this definition. Everything else - or more size, or below the level of premium.

For the test, we got the most powerful version of this car, with a 180-strong gasoline turbo engine and, in addition, a complete drive, with a robotic seven-step gearbox in the Ambiente execution line. The current price of such a car is 1,615,000 rubles without taking into account the cost of advancement.

Design - perfectly classic for modern line audi sedans. And in German is the same. A3 is the same A4, only a smaller droplet, or the same A6, this time is very smaller. At the same time, the same stylish face and a magnificent silhouette, especially attractive looking, in my opinion, in red.

In the cabin - classic for the models of the concern Vag feeling of quality. Everything that the hand would touch or for whatever falling looks - looks like a qualitatively made, from quality materials and in German for conscience. Buttons nice to press, panels and handles nice to touch, well, so on. It is compensated for all this no less than traditional cars. volkswagen. Some kind ... Blondness or something. Inside, everything is extremely functional and concise, right up to the instrument panel - nothing is missed, but there are no excesses. In short, everything is exactly as it should be!

Looking close? Yes, closed. But depending on what to compare. If with Mercedes CLA, then in Audi, even a little more quickly. And if with a four or six of the same "Audi", then of course closely. At the same time, the central deflectors can be found in the back row, and the cigarette lighter is 12V, and pockets in the front row seats.

The seats are comfortable, with sufficient side support, to find fault with all the desire, count, not what. There are no closeness on the back row of the seats and almost full of space for the feet, well, except that the head of the high passenger will rest in the ceiling because of such a roof line ...

Let's go. In a car that got to us is a 180-strong gasoline engine, with a torque of 280 nm. The engine is more than enough to quickly disperse this in general, not the easiest machine. The producer declared overclocking to hundreds - magnificent 6.8 seconds. But the cutting mass of the car is quite large - 1 455 kg.

The steering wheel is short and accurate. The suspension is moderately rigid, there are somewhat shake on the irregularities, but the handling and stability in the turns are simply magnificent.

With all the magnitude of the motor, the engine is called, well, it is impossible. Exactly the opposite. Fuel consumption by passport - 8.2 liters in the city and 5.5 liters along the highway. In fact, not much more. The city is 9.5-10, the route - 6.5-7.

Dimensions: Length 4 456 mm, width 1 796 mm, Height 1,416 mm. Wheel base - 2 637 mm. The trunk is quite spacious for a car of this class - 390 liters.

AUDI A3 Sedan car is offered on russian market In three versions of the configuration, and all of them for some strange whim of the marketer begin with the letter "A" - Ambiente, Ambition and Attraction. Let it look like a branded chip, but it is extremely uncomfortable to navigate them. Transmission - or 6-speed mechanic, or s tronic robot. Three variants of power units - gasoline engine 1.4 turbo per 125 hp, gasoline motor 1.8 turbo at 180 hp and 2-liter turbodiesel at 143 hp Of the available 18 options for combinations of complete sets, motors, transmissions 3 are offered with a full drive, the rest are with the front. Four-wheel drive is available only for a 180-strong gasoline engine. Locusing prices - from 1,225,000 to 1,615,000 rubles.

It is surprising that even in the most richly packed initially (but excluding specials) the car does not have such becoming slowly elementary and for more modest brands of things like navigation, rear view camera, electric folding mirrors, LED headlights and even a USB connector. At the same time, even in the list of additionally installed for additional money for some reason there is no heating of the steering wheel.

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We all love cars, without them it is impossible to imagine the modern world. Machines have long been integrated not only in everyday validity, but also in our heads.

Each of us is given one life and live it as much as possible. And I want to have the best car.

But what if the brain is filled with thoughts about the beautiful and expensive sports car, and the money is hardly enough for the Hatch of golf class? And besides, the wife and children do not approve the purchase of an extravagant car for a fun time - they give them the most convenient "wagon" for a measured movement in space. What to do our brother? Divide and buy yourself a mischievous "lighter"? Poorly take your fate and acquire a non-accurate and inexpensive "Chinese" or "Korean"? Do not take a single-sided and cardinal solution! It turns out that there is a way to please yourself without excess damage.

I have a friend in Berlin, he is married, raises two children and can afford to buy a luxury car, but recently in his garage "settled" or a huge sedan nor a luxurious crossover, and a rather modest five-door hatchback Audi A3 Sportback. Externally modest. The 180-strong car was collected at a special order, "puffed up" the most modern options and handed the client at Audi headquarters in Ingolstadt. She cost my friend in a very round sum. What is me for? To the fact that in Europe, and in Russia, the hatch is popular and are considered universal cars. And in their "flock" there are very interesting specimens, capable of pleaseing a person who does not want to highlight from the transport flow or not decisions to conflict with the family.

At the end of December last year, a very pleasant hatchback came to me for a test - Audi A3 Sportback. Of course, he is not a competitor of the model I told about in the previous paragraph, but it can still become a universal family and a little "driver" driver for the driver, valued german quality, Burgers Harizm and modern iron.

So, what can offer to your owner A3 Sportback in the Attraction basic configuration equipped with 110-strong gasoline engine 1.2 TFSI, PPP s Troniis and front-wheel drive transmission sold at a price of 1,050,000 rubles?

Audi A3 Sportback - a typical representative of the C segment, built hatchback on the Volkswagen Group MQB universal platform. The current one is the third generation - the cars were presented in 2012. The model stands on the step above the bestseller - Volkswagen Golf. VII and positioned as a more status and perfect than the "folk car".

The design of the body of the hatchback A3 copies the elder "relatives" - models A4 and A6: similar front optics with LED blocks, identical radiator grille, similar to the front bumper. The design of the "rear" of the car is original: a large and sociable lighting equipment is adjacent to the massive, integrated into the body, bumper, bevelled on both sides below the door luggage compartment and a small spoiler placed above the glass. It is worth saying that for extra charge for Audi A3 Sportback, black and silver flower rails are offered, and a varied aerodynamic kit.

"Pyddvert" boasts compact dimensions (4310x1785x1425mm) and 16.5-centimeter road clearance.

"German" A3 Sportback can be called beautiful; Yes, it does not have a cordial outer finish, unusual plastic of the body and hypetrophed plastic elements, but it is a calm appearance that makes it excellent car For balanced personality.

The interior of the "Sportbek" is the continuation of the exterior: it is the same verified and balanced. Before the hatchback I went to sedanse a3, the salons of these cars are similar to each other as two drops of water, with the only difference that basic equipment A3 Sportback can not please the anatomical chairs that stand in an expensive configuration A3 Sedan. The rest is still the front panel, decorated in minimalist style, round nozzles of the ventilation system, a wide central tunnel, a comfortable small steering wheel, an active screen of the multimedia "combine" and an informative instrument panel.

Ergonomics is on high level. Specialists from Audi are not in vain eating their bread - you feel very good at the wheel - there are many places (and above your head, for the body, and for the legs), access to the controls is convenient. The only "chip", requiring addictive, the volume regulator of the stereo system. It is located on right side Tunnel, which is not very convenient. Although, with a multifunctional steering wheel, you can forget about it.

The base version of the hatchback includes airbags (5 pieces: front front, front side, knee for the driver), 2-zone climates control, heated front armchairs, full electric car, aBS systems, ESP, ESC, automatic "handbrake", etc.

Audi A3 Sportback will like. Rear folding "sofa" (with fastening isofix) It is designed for three and has a convenient armrest. Spaces on the "gallery" is enough: a child sitting in a children's chair may behave freely, and his parents should not worry about what he falls down his legs front seat.

The baggage compartment, in principle, is not bad - it is distinguished by high-quality and durable upholstery, backlight and removable curtain. Unfortunately, its volume is not very large - only 380 liters, so the large cargo car is not able to translate.

Can a simple hatchback with a modest motor and a "civilian" suspension ride interesting? A3 Sportback can.

Test front-wheel drive car, as noted above, equipped with a 1.2-liter turbocharged power of only 110 hp This at the beginning it seems that the "total", later comes to an understanding of the fact that for light (1275 kg) and a small car "Duri" of these "horses" is almost always enough. Especially - in the city. From 0 to 100 km / h, the hatch is able to accelerate for 10.1 with, which ink with a torque of 175 nm (realizable in the range of 1400-4000 rpm) allows you to "flash" the flow and not feel flawed.

The engine has in its arsenal "Stop / Start" and "eats" in the mixed ride mode of just 4.8 liters of gasoline AI-95 100 km. This is an excellent indicator! Of course, if you go "fun," then the flow rate grows to the figure of 6 liters per 100 km., But it is a bit.

The company is ultrasound power aggregate makes up traditional for Audi KPP With two clutches - S Tronic (seven steps + manual gear function). It works perfectly - quietly and quickly, a compact motor with her "lives" well. Add nothing here.

The Audi A3 Sportback chassis is perfectly balanced. Standard (not optional sports with understated road lumen) The suspension is focused more on a comfortable ride, rather than at the sports, but it does not make any way and will not allow the hatchback to "fall" in turns. It can be stolen with it, but within reason.

From driving at the wheel of A3 Sportback you have fun. The pleasure of the fact that for relatively little money, you can get not only image Audi, but also convenience, comfort, low operating costs and a little driving. What else can you wish? More power, rage and uncompromising? Dare: Audi releases a lot of "Sportbek" versions for every taste and wallet.

About prices and competitors

Audi A3 Sportback is offered in the salons of dealers with turbocharged gasoline engines 1.2 TFSI (110 hp), 1.4 TFSI (125 hp) and 1.8 TFSI (180 hp). Available for model and diesel - 2.0 TDI (143 hp). CAT two - mechanical 6-speed and automatic S Tronic.

It is worth noting that the most powerful gasoline version A3 is equipped with a quattro all-wheel drive transmission.

The starting price of the stylish "treshka" is 1,050,000 rubles. "Evil" modification S3 Sportback (300 hp) will cost the future owner at least 2,244,000 rubles.

The AUDI A3 hatchback refers to the premium C-class segment. His competitors in Russia have few. Basic - BMW 1 Series (from 1,547,000 rubles), Citroen DS4 (from 1,014,000 rubles), MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS (from 1 150 000 rubles) and Mini Cooper. (from 1,160,000 rubles).

Pluses Audi A3 Sportback

• Small but frisky motor
• Low fuel consumption

Minus Audi A3 Sportback

• Not very spacious luggage compartment

Prices, present in the text are relevant on the day of publishing material

Optical illusion

Few wonders in the appearance of the "Golf" sedan -Class from Audi similarity with the familiar five-dimmer A3. In the new for itself, the form factor is perceived solid and older hatchback. With the last new sedan, only the grille of the radiator, the front optics and door handles - everything else was developed for a four-door on an exclusive basis. It is not surprising that A3 will learn in her very few. The Germans did not just attached a "backpack" of the trunk on the back of the hatchback - they increased the wheelbase by 5 mm, made the car for 11 mm wider and 9 mm lower than A3 Sportback: the silhouette of the novelty became rapidly, as if he could pay on the road. Almost imperceptible, but ideologically important changes in the hood, bumper and air intakes, which distinguish the sedan from other "trecracies", as well as embossed sidewalls miraculously bring it closer to his elder brother - A4. As a result, the four-door, which is only 15 cm longer than the 5-door version, looks markedly solid "Sportbek".

Joy - in motion!

In winter traffic jams, Motor 1.8 TFSI warms up for quite a long time - the usual case for engines of this family. But when it warms up, be sure - the speakers are enough for the eyes. The upgrade "Four" pulls almost from the lowest, slightly strengthening acceleration at the turn of 2000 rpm. - Just when the turbine intervenes in the case. Further overclocking is dense and uniform up to the red zone of the tachometer. Seven-step S-Tronic is always ready and picks up the necessary transfer Instantly, it is worth only to give the team a gas pedal - by the way, enough tight for the city sedan "Golf" -Klassa. The accelerator has to be bolder than usual, which can be a surprise for wonderful ladies driving. Slightly revive the process or, on the contrary, you can make a ride more measured using the Drive SELECT key on the central console. Each of the three modes is distinguished by the effort settings on the steering wheel, the responsiveness of the accelerator and the moment of switching gear.

A semi-dependent rear beam, which in Europe equip the initial versions of the sedan, bypassed Russia. For us, only the best is an independent multi-dimension! So, you can not worry about rolls in turns and diagonal routing on irregularities. The sedan confidently writes a planned trajectory, instantly follows the wheel, and in the limit modes does not seek to leave the front axle by turning as much as many front-wheel drive cars do. Evaluation can be reduced except for elevated level Noise when meeting with deep pits or tramways.

Special cheaper

In the database, a sedan is 75,000 rubles more than hatchback. For 1,036,000 rubles. You will receive a 1,4-liter gasoline motor in 125 liters. p., 6-speed "mechanics" and drive on the front wheels. For surcharge of 71,000, you can order a 7-speed robotic S-Tronic, another 73,000 worth a 180-strong engine. Diesel A3 Sedan at least 269,000 more expensive bases, four-wheel drive is combined only with a 1.8 TFSI engine and costs at least 1,410,000 rubles. As an expensive gift, such an A3 Sedan, and even in the upper level of Ambiente, it will be very good. However, the optimal purchase can be recognized by a car with a 125-strong 1.4 TFSI, front-wheel drive, rapid "S-Tronic" performed by Limited Edition. Such A3 will cost 1,100,000 rubles.

Alexander
Miller,

Deputy
The main thing
Editor

Four-door A3 surprised me pretty. Not so much thoroughness of finishing or fascinating handling - for "Audi", built on the "Golf" platform, and that, and the other of itself, of course. The sedan was extremely comfortable and spacious in long journeys. Full time, we drove almost three thousand miles from Munich to Naples and back, and none of my passengers had once complained about the grindiness or some other inconveniences. The magnificent driver's seat did not cause the slightest complaints, and three sedals of the average set can be accommodated on the sofa. And not only fit, but also erupt a hundred kilometers - verified.

Moreover, in the trunk, the entire SCARB is located, demanded by four travelers in a two-week high, - if there are two adult women in the crew, we understand, could not limit the minimum folding. How did the German engineers manage to pack enough spacious salon and deep-deep plum in a relatively compact form, and even give a known solidity? Mind is incomprehensible!

Nikolai
Whistle

Editor-
reviewer

There is something "compact, but not hatchback", engineers "Audi" and "Daimler" thought about simultaneously, and noticeably later the idea picked up their competitors from BMW. Bavarians before others realized that on one hatchback in the "premium" (and even on underdeveloped markets) would not be left, and when developing the very first series with an E87 index, not only satellite hatchbacks were drawn, but also the present (that is a two-door) coupe. Competitors immediately began to invent response measures. Of course, I want to say that "Audi" played "from the opponent": they say, the BMW has a present coupe, "Mercedes" is not at all, so we will have a traditional sedan. But no, CLA and A3 sedan appeared in the public with a difference of ten weeks. So Ingolstards simply once again demonstrated their conservatism. And guess: the car, almost coping the five-year from the front bumper to the rear wheel arch, in the first nine months of 2014, in our country, in our country in 2714 copies: it is more than CLA and the 2nd series taken together. Touch!

Kirill
Brave

Editor-
reviewer

It is possible to defend the advantages of hatchbacks over sedans, appealing to their practicality, but this car is able to put an end to unnecessary disputes. From the point of view of sedanopoclones, A3 Sedan is not even a trump card who slipped out of the sleeves of the German company. This is a Joker, who is contemptuously smiling in the eyes of chambers of the celebration of functionality, the mockeery questioning: "What is so serious?" Meanwhile, the machine itself looks deliberately adult. Her Dieuza, as I want to confuse with the older model A4, it does not work - "Tryshka" seems much more pretty. Actually, the calling of the speech about the advantages of this sedan, it is quite possible to limit ourselves to the only point "first, it is beautiful." Surprisingly harmonious appearance!

Good and salon. At first glance, it seems minimalist, although in fact it is not. All the fullness of his charm is revealed in complex details: besides the fact that these buttons, handles and controllers look expensive, they are also superbly worked with ergonomically. And the most dubious art decision, in my opinion, can be considered "Spartak" red and white decorations that make some dissonance in this concise interior.

Oleg
Lozova

Editor-
reviewer

A lot of cars with a thoughtful and high-quality interior are produced in the world, but those that make themselves alleviate themselves, units. And A3, to my own surprise, just from their number. Worthy noise-insulation, verified ergonomics, exemplary seats - all this is only the top of the iceberg. But what a constructive! There are no such attention to the details and quality finishes and in another business class car. Space washers of deflectors, built into the elegant key of the keys on the console, the MMI multimedia system buttons - all this wants to touch more often than the situation requires. Just because you experience incredible interaction with any element interior equipment. And even the optional red and white inserts of A la Spartak Moscow successfully dilute the strict classic of the interior. Of course, adjusted for the scarlet color of the body. In other words, in the belonging of this car to the League "Premium" doubt anymore. As well as in the popularity of the new A3 Sedan among quality connoisseurs for quite reasonable money.