Audi A3 2006 Review

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The Audi is a step up on the Golf in quality as well as price and really is a beautiful little car.
Peter Barnwell
https://www.carsguide.com.au/authors/peter-barnwell
27 Jan 2006
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The turbo Sportback is also available in front-wheel drive bringing it even closer to the Golf but Quattro is not available with automatic transmission.

The Audi is a step up on the Golf in quality as well as price and really is a beautiful little car. Engine performance from the turbo-charged, direct injection, four pot is excellent as well as being economical and "clean".

The turbo Sportback (a flash name for a five-door hatch) rates as one of the classiest small hatchbacks we have driven but costs a bit ? $50,550.

  • Engine is the model of sophistication ? uses common rail technology as well as variable cam timing, balance shafts and is force fed by a turbo. Output is a healthy 147kW/280Nm.
  • This is the most affordable entry into the all-wheel drive Audi quattro world.
  • Engine passes stringent Euro 4 emissions regulations and runs on 98 octane petrol. Has a high compression ratio for a turbo for gains in response.
  • All dynamics have sports setting meaning firmish ride, quick steering, differential lock and powerful brakes with grippy tyres. Electronic stability program part of the package and boosts safety.
  • Six-speed manual a treat to use, short throws, closely spaced ratios but reverse in the wrong place.
  • Sprints from 0-100kmh is 7.1 seconds, gets about 9.0 litres/ 100km fuel economy.
  • Weighty little beast at 1470kg which explains why it's not as quick as the Golf GTi.
  • Interior is relatively spacious as long as there are no large passengers in the rear seats. Load area expandable with folding rear pew.
  • Looks fantastic, screams class and quality and shape is attractive. Front treatment is distinctive and profile is cheeky. Interior difficult to criticise on any score.
  • Has impressive audio system and wide array of standard equipment, particularly like leather wheel with multiple control buttons.
  • Sports seats need lumbar support adjustment but offer good cornering support.
  • Leather upholstery and flash metallic-look trim is optional as is striking glass roof ? its all glass incorporating a front opening section and is called "Open Sky".
  • Love the 17in alloys.
  • Protected by DataDot and contains a high level of safety equipment including six air bags, ABS and other features.

Audi A3 2006: Sportback 2.0 TFSI Ambition

Engine Type Turbo 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency 7.9L/100km (combined)
Seating 5
Price From $5,060 - $7,370
Peter Barnwell
https://www.carsguide.com.au/authors/peter-barnwell
Peter Barnwell is a former CarsGuide contributor and News Corp Australia Editor. During his decades of experience as an automotive expert, he has specialised in writing about performance vehicles.
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