2008 audi a3 car and driver

Learn what owners have to say and get authentic consumer feedback before buying your next car. Vehicle overview the audi a3 is a premium hatchback that competes with models like the saab 93 sportcombi and volvo v50. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. Despite audi increasing the protection inside the car for the driver and. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and the. As for turbo lag, audi has pretty much eliminated it. Get the most useful specifications data and other technical specs for the 2008 audi a3 4door hb automatic dsg fronttrak. As a former volkswagen gti turbo owner, i was looking for something understated but responsive. Additionally, find 2008 audi a3 warranty and reliability information, such as limits on bumpertobumper coverage and major components.

From 1983 through 2008, the following marques were represented on the list the most times, including both the car and truck. Consumer guide lists the 2008 a4 as one of its best buys for the class, but also recounts mechanical issues with previous a4 models. A speed limiter steps in at 128 mph, but the a3 feels as if it could run to almost 150 mph. Based on the audi a3 threedoor, it is an approach by audi to address both performance and the environment. The audi a3 is a small family or subcompact executive car manufactured and marketed since. It has an output of 158 bhp 160 ps118 kw of power at 50006200 rpm, and maximum torque of. Vehicle fenders are important components which shield your vehicle from mud, debris, and water. I have always believed that a small segment of customers are true believers those who want their softtop car to be a softtop, audi australias general manager for marketing, immo buschmann, says. Get the best deals on genuine oem exterior mirrors for audi a3 when you shop the largest online selection at. Search over 5,400 listings to find the best local deals. The cost is estimated based on data from multiple insurance industry sources.

Crash and rollover tests iihs front moderate overlap good iihs front small overlap, driver na iihs side crash. Audi a3 tdi clubsport quattro 2008 audi a3 tdi clubsport quattro is a concept car unveiled in 2008. The table below shows all 2008 audi a3 specs by style, including mpg fuel economy, transmission details, and interior and exterior dimensions. I find the audi a3 very pleasant to look at, and fun to drive. The 2008 audi rs 4 sold in europe had lightweight racingstyle front seats and rollup. Full details of the audi a3 sportbacks dimensions, including length, width, boot. With the largest selection of cars from dealers and private sellers, autotrader can. That design is enhanced further with greater differentiation between specification grades. Its powered courtesy of a turbocharged engine of 1.

The 2008 audi a3 is more than an upscale volkswagen rabbit, thanks to its fabulous interior, stronic transmission, and v6 bark. Genuine oem exterior mirrors for audi a3 for sale ebay. Audi a3 tdi clubsport quattro is a concept car unveiled in 2008. Edmunds also has audi a3 pricing, mpg, specs, pictures, safety features, consumer. From what we can tell so far, its going to be even more desirable. My 2007 audi a3 automatic, 2wd, cold weather package has never disappointed me.

Tech highlights in the base car include apple carplay and android auto and. The 2008 audi a3 has been recalled 3 times by nhtsa. Roadkill roadkill garage dirt every day hot rod garage adam carolla goes racing engine masters best driver s car week long road to monterey put up or shut up. While the frequency of repairs is high, the likelihood of a major issue is low, so you may experience a few more visits to your shop for minor issues. For 2008, the audi a3 gets even sportier with an optional titanium package. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Im pro audi and loved driving around in the a4, but test driving the a3 put me to sleep.

Car and driver 10best is a list annually produced by car and driver cd, nominating what it. The interior makes good use of space, with car and driver calling the a3 audi roomy. The audi a3 is, essentially, a practical, compact fivedoor hatchback, but it feels upmarket, like a scaled down a4. Request a dealer quote or view used cars at msn autos. The audi a3 features cool design inside and out, confident dynamics and highquality build and materials. At a time when most carmakers are turning to folding metal roofs, audi insists on providing a softtop alternative. We have 29 2008 audi a3 vehicles for sale that are reported. The driver or user can connect android phone or iphone to the factory car stereo directly, or via bluetooth. Want to make your 2008 audi a3 one of a kind, keep it running at its peak, or turn it into a highpowered beast.

The audi a3 is a premium car with excellent dynamics from superbly. The steering and brakes are smooth, but allow quick decisionmaking. How to remove the door panel audi a3 2006 8p removing the door car 6 piece torx set. The audi a4 is covered by a fouryear50,000mile bumpertobumper warranty, and comes with roadside assistance for four years and unlimited mileage. Audi s and rs models are a range of high performance versions of certain car models of the. We look into the desirable audi a3 hatchback range also available as a saloon or convertible. Our vast selection of premium accessories and parts ticks all the boxes. Official recalls have been issued for the 2008 audi a3 by the nhtsa.

Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. A soft spot for tradition is the basis for audis a3 cabriolet. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver s frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with. Car and driver comparison test 228i, audi a3, mercedes cla. It receives minor changes for 2008, including a new titanium package that. According to our analysis, the 2008 audi a3 is a good combination of stellar performance and safety coupled with the utility of a small hatchback. The 2008 models promise to continue this trend with the addition of some new standard equipment and option packages. Audis a3 is a compelling entrylevel luxury car, but it lacks certain expected features for its price, and. Car and driver says the most noticeable interior change is that the instrument lighting has switched from audis characteristic red to a more.

This device page is based upon the 2010 audi a3 quattro sportbackhatchback 2. The driver assistance package, which is optional on premium plus trims. This powerplant features double overhead camshaft valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 4 valves per cylinder. Although the current a3 sedan is a delightful upscale small audi, an allnew 2021 model is on its way. Clean texas title, car is in excellent condition, transmission and engine is excellent condition. The audi a3 enters its fourth generation, building on the bolder styling of the smaller a1. See instrumented test results and photos, and read about the 2009 audi a3 2. Play music, control with the factory car stereo buttons or steering wheel controls. Yet its fuelefficient, with an eparated 29 mpg highway. Still, kelley blue book reminds drivers it is a hatchback. Audi a3 2007 2008 2006 2005 2004 grom usb bluetooth iphone. The audi a3 is a premium car with excellent dynamics from superbly engineered engine, suspension and braking systems. Search for used 2008 audi a3 cars for sale on carzone. The insurance institute for highway safety iihs is an independent, nonprofit scientific and educational organization dedicated to reducing the losses deaths, injuries and property damage from motor vehicle crashes the highway loss data institute hldi shares and supports this mission through scientific studies of insurance data representing the human and economic losses resulting.