2007 Audi A3 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The 2007 Audi A3 is a premium compact that's worth the extra money over a VW Golf.
Consider the A3 a shortened A4 Avant. All the handsome proportions of that station wagon translate to this smaller Audi. The tall grille is the one allowable flourish within a conservative theme of flat, rectilinear shapes and minimal creases along a smooth body. The 2007 A3 is still kind of plain, but a new S Line package for the new model year adds larger wheels and a few other styling tweaks. It'll never stand out, yet we'll bet it'll never look out of fashion, either. That's Audi.
The interior is several grades above the Golf. The seats are nicely contoured, soft-touch rubbers grace the dash and doors, and the instrumentation looks high-grade, just as the switches give off a fine tactility. Ornamentation is limited to a few aluminum trim pieces on the shifter, doors, and centre console. It's serious business inside an A3. And it's seriously well-made.
The 2007 Audi A3 comes with two engines, two transmissions, and two drivetrains. The 2.0T has a 2.0-litre turbo inline-four with front-wheel drive (FWD) and either a six-speed manual or a six-speed DSG automatic. The Direct Shift Gearbox (Audi's name for a dual-clutch transmission) is not a typical automatic. It feels more like a manual, in that it lets the clutches slip at crawling speeds. Since you can't control these clutches, the DSG can feel jerky around town, where the excellent manual transmission always feels precise and smooth. The DSG's advantages are faster shifts at higher speeds and quicker shifts than traditional automatics. We'd recommend the manual, which is more affordable and more reliable long-term.
The A3 feels nimble and balanced, and while the electric power steering can be too light at times, it's precise enough. The suspension delivers a great balance of ride quality and control, thanks to an independent setup front and rear. Acceleration is strong; there's 200 horsepower and 207 pound-feet of torque. It's so good you should skip the 3.2 quattro powertrain, which is the only model available with all-wheel drive (AWD). That uses a 3.2-litre V6 with power specs of 250 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque. But because it's hundreds of pounds heavier than the FWD 2.0T, the 3.2 doesn't feel much quicker.
In Canada, the 2007 Audi A3 starts at a new car MSRP of $32,300 for the 2.0T and $43,690 for the 3.2 quattro. The 3.2's MSRP is too pricey for what amounts to a trivial gain in power and a reduction in fuel economy. Natural Resources Canada ratings are 11.3 litres per 100 kilometres in the city and 8.0 on the highway for the 3.2, which is very poor. The 2.0T offers 10.1 L/100 km city and 6.8 highway with the manual and 9.3 city and 6.9 highway with the DSG automatic. Given how well the A3 drives, its safety, its premium feel, and its available tech, we'd recommend buying one.
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2007 Audi A3 Pricing
Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · CD changer: 6 · Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Sirius Satellite Radio · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 7 · 140 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.1 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Dash trim: alloy · Door trim: alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: hard · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: cargo net · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.09
Exterior Features
License plate bracket: front · Paint: special factory paint · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: dusk sensing
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: dual
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: DVD navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Wheels
Width: 7.5
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Sirius Satellite Radio · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 10 · 195 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.1 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Dash trim: alloy · Door trim: alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: hard · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.60 · Limited slip differential: center
Exterior Features
License plate bracket: front · Paint: special factory paint
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: adaptive
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Navigation system: DVD navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent