2016 Audi A3 Convertible

2016 A3 Convertible

Overview
Exterior
Interior
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Competition

$36,600 MSRP From
27 mpg AVG, Comb.
5.9 sec. 0-60 MPH
220 hp Max. Power
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Audi A3 Convertible is a four-seat small-size vehicle in the Luxury Convertible category. For the 2016 model year, there are eight trim-lines to choose from with two different gas engines that produce from 170 to 220 horsepower. EPA-estimated annual regular gasoline expense is $2,050 to $2,200, which over the course of five years will save you $250 in extra fuel spending.

2016 Audi A3 Convertible 1.8T Premium / 2.0T Premium Plus / 2.0T Prestige

Exterior

Exterior Dimensions

Width: 77.2 in
Width W/O Mirrors: -
Length: 175.4 in
Height: 55.5 in
Wheelbase: 103.8 in

2016 A3 Convertible has a relatively long wheelbase ( 103.8 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively lighter with curb weight of 3373 - 3583 lbs.

Interior

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 41.2 inHip Room: -Head Room: 37.4 inShoulder Room: 54.8 in

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 31.9 inHip Room: -Head Room: 36.3 inShoulder Room: 45.7 in

Trunk Volume

9.9 ft³

2016 A3 Convertible seats four adults. On first-row passenger room it falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. When it comes to second-row passenger room, A3 Convertible ia a class-leader on only two measurements - legs and hips - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on shoulders and head. Trunk volume, although typically small, is the larger than average among its peers with 9.9 cu. ft.

Full Specifications

Trim	2016 A3 1.8 TFSI Premium	2016 A3 1.8 TFSI Premium Plus	2016 A3 2.0 TFSI Premium quattro	2016 A3 1.8 TFSI Premium Plus S Line	2016 A3 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro	2016 A3 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus S Line quattro	2016 A3 1.8 TFSI Prestige	2016 A3 2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro
Starging MSRP	$36,600	$39,300	$39,600	$40,100	$42,300	$43,100	$45,450	$48,450
Engine	1.8L Inline-4 Turbo	1.8L Inline-4 Turbo	2.0L Inline-4 Turbo	1.8L Inline-4 Turbo	2.0L Inline-4 Turbo	2.0L Inline-4 Turbo	1.8L Inline-4 Turbo	2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
HP	170 hp	170 hp	220 hp	170 hp	220 hp	220 hp	170 hp	220 hp
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive
0-60 mph	7.4 sec	7.4 sec	5.9 sec	7.4 sec	5.9 sec	5.9 sec	7.4 sec	5.9 sec
City	24 MPG	24 MPG	23 MPG	24 MPG	23 MPG	23 MPG	24 MPG	23 MPG
Highway	35 MPG	35 MPG	32 MPG	35 MPG	32 MPG	32 MPG	35 MPG	32 MPG
Combined	28 MPG	28 MPG	26 MPG	28 MPG	26 MPG	26 MPG	28 MPG	26 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost	$2,050	$2,050	$2,200	$2,050	$2,200	$2,200	$2,050	$2,200

2016 A3 Convertible comes in eight trim levels, with an average price that is $30,196 less compared to its rivals. With a lighter body, and on average less powerful engine, A3 Convertible has a class-leading fuel economy of 28 mpg.

Safety

Complaints: 89
Recalls: 5

Customers have filed eighty-nine complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There are also five recalls issued by Audi, which by itself is a relatively high number.