What do we think of the new Audi A3 1.9TDI 110BHP?
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Sucks when compared to the RS4:
http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/audi.
All the turbo diesels have low 0-60s but a lot of grunt for overtaking and easy top gear driving
Check this out for specifications
http://www.car-catalog.com/medium_cars/a.
Unfortunately the 1.9 TDI is just an entry-level diesel, su don't expect much from that.
However there are:
2.0 FSI quattro - 0-60 in 7 s
2.0 TFSI - 0-60 in 6.9 s
3.2 V6 24V - 0.60 in 6.5 s
These engines are more than fast enough. In fact the 3.2-liter model will blow some proper sports cars away :)
Audi is ranked 1st in the world for the engine of thier sports executive Audi S8. here's the catch. Audi is 1 solid car. hard exterior, generous amenities for their passengers, good noise insulation, great steering and alot more! But the heavy weight means that it requires more horsepower for the engine. the Audi A3 1.9TDI is ideal for those who don't use the car for racing but for the family.
Nice bit of kit but buy the skoda,same car underneath,chassis,engine,ever. cheaper
Its an Audi yes and it has head turning looks, however it is not as good as the Golf 1.9TDI. The two cars share much in components but the Golf feels 100% sorted where as the Audi feels like they have cut corners to keep the price stable, 1 such area is clearly the performance.
thats cr@p! its on par with A3 1.6!!
most diesels are like that but once you going with them high bhp 21.9 turbo diesel enignes its excellant and youve also gto the power!!
heres a review i found for you.
Saturday April 8 (First written on 2006-03-31) MODELS COVERED: 3 and 5dr hatch [1.6, 1.8, petrol, 1.9 diesel.
Range incl, TDi , Sport, SE, T, T Sport quattro, S3 quattro]
BY ANDY ENRIGHT
Premium quality was the concept behind Audis original A3 range. The Ingolstadt company have never subscribed to the fact that small car equals small status, and the A3 has the quality feel of a far larger car. Everything is firmly screwed together and high quality materials are used throughout. For this privilege the A3 commands a higher price than its VW Group siblings, which brings it into competition with far larger opposition.
Build
Comfort
Depreciation
Economy
Equipment
Handling
Insurance
Performance
Styling
Value
However, we all know what comes in small packages.
Call it chic, arriviste, unruffled, whatever, the Audi A3 exudes effortless cool. The interior is not that spacious, but buyers will put up with that to sport the four interlocking rings on the grille. That symbol has come to represent independent thinking and an insistence on spare, thoughtful design. The A3 range typifies this approach.
All models wear stylish alloy wheels, and are supplied with driver, passenger and front side airbags. The first impression is that theres a lot of plain black appliqué dashboard on display, but look closely and all of the controls are apparent, tidily clustered and dripping with quality. Flick any switch, press any button and Audis investment in the A3 stands out clearly. Even the grab handles are silicon-damped for a smooth return. Sport models are perhaps the most attractive, with their tastefully dynamic appeal.
The SE models will have all but rear seat passengers checking twice to make sure theyre not in a far bigger A6. Luxurious touches run to twelve-spoke alloys, Alcantara upholstery, electronic climate control and remote central locking. Even the key is beautifully designed, a chunky black transponder into which the key blade slots like a flick knife.
Quality in this instance does not come cheap. Dont expect to find A3s on dealer forecourts for any less than £4,100. This will net a 1996 P plate 1.6, and similar vintage Sport or SE trims will cost a further £600, with automatics commanding an extra £400.
Of the 1.8-litre cars, the 1.8T proved especially popular, and a 1997 P plate model of this type will be around £5,100 rising to £11,000 - £12,000 for a 2003 car, depending on spec. A3s generally hold their value well, being a premium small car in a market where people are willing to downsize but want to retain quality.
The quattro Sport models reflect this, and it will be a lucky customer indeed who finds a 1999 T plate car for less than £6,900. The scorching S3 quattro has now dipped below £10,000 for an early example. Prices for the five-door A3 models are generally around £300 more than their three-door counterparts.
Its a testament to the quality of modern Audis that most used guides have little to report. Reliability of the A3 has been excellent so far but if you want to nitpick, some higher mileage models suffer from suspension problems, there are issues with the ignition coils on the 1.8T engine and the TDi cars have been known to experience expensive catalyst failure. Generally speaking though, just look for main dealers service stamps, a sheaf of receipts and check for the usual accident or misuse damage.
On the models fitted with low profile tyres, check the expensive alloy wheels for kerbing damage, and insist on locking wheel nuts. Other than that, buy with confidence.
(approx based on an A3 1.6) Potential buyers will be cheered to know that premium pricing does not stretch to Audis parts prices. A replacement headlamp unit is £110 and a starter motor a comparatively inexpensive £150. An alternator costs in the region of £130, and front brake pads should cost £50.
An exhaust system is circa £170 and a clutch assembly around £130. Not too painful is it?
Packing all that quality into the A3 had a slight drawback. Quality weighs, and the A3 is far from the lightest car in its class. The horsepower figures wont serve to fling the car up the Queens highway with quite the abandon of its more lightweight counterparts. For instance the range-topping Audi S3 weighs more than the original Audi Quattro, and makes some Volvo estates appear positively anorexic.
That said, the A3 has a great reassurance to its controls. The 1.8T manages 0-60 in 8.1 seconds, yet can still achieve over 45mpg on a run, and feels bulletproof.
The familiar Audi characteristic of very firmly servoed brakes is still there and the steering insulates a lot of road feel, but these are minor points. Of the diesel engined models the 90bhp variant is perhaps most perplexing. Somewhat dull to drive, it raises the question that if somebody is so concerned about penny pinching, why buy an Audi? The TDi 110 is a far more pleasing unit, doling out its great reserves of torque generously, and a modest right foot will return 57mpg. The 130bhp option is better still, its a unit that cropped up all over the VW-Group product range around the turn of the century and is characterised by a sudden punch of acceleration when the revs hit the meat torque band.
Its great fun. Of the sports models, the S3 could have been the quickest point-to-point car in Audis range at the time it was on sale. The 1.8T Quattro Sport represents a capable, and significantly cheaper, alternative.
The bulletproof build quality of the Audi A3 has resulted in it becoming an almost foolproof used car purchase. With the added versatility of the five-door, the A3 makes a great compact choice if interior space isnt too much of an issue. You could certainly buy more metal for your money from other manufacturers, but given the choice of an A3 on the drive, most people cant resist the big-boned baby Audi. Its a feel-good car that can justify itself in the bends and on the balance sheet
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