8.1
2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI S line review
A raft of subtle changes has made the Audi A3 an even better rounded premium compact hatch and sedan, without breaking the bank.
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James Wong
2024 Audi A3 vs 2023 Ford Focus Comparison
Audi A3
Ford Focus
2024 Audi
A3
vs
2023 Ford
Focus
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the small category, between scores of 7.4 and 8.7.
8.7
8.1
NA
7.4
Based on the Audi A3 35 TFSI S LINE (MHEV)
Based on the Ford Focus
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
50L - 55L
245 to 369 km
52L
333 to 458 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$50,600 - $60,200
$30,990 - $47,990
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Cheaper, better equipped than rivals
- Good balance of performance, efficiency
- Sharp looks, fun colour options
Misses
- Some not-so-posh plastics
- A few options should be standard
- Wide gap between 35 TFSI and S3
NA
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Prestige Paint (+$650)
Colours Available
The 2024 Audi A3 range, depending on the variant, is available with the following exterior paint colours:
- Arkona white
- Brilliant black
- Glacier white metallic
- Mythos black metallic
- Navarra blue metallic
- Phython yellow metallic
- Floret silver metallic
- Manhattan grey metallic
- Daytona grey pearl effect
- Kyalami green
- Kemora grey metallic
Reviews
NA
Ready To Buy
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1984 | 1497 - 2261 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 1.5L, 2.3L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 140kW | 134kW - 206kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4200 - 5000 | 1600 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 320Nm | 240Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 1750 - 3000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 9.7 - 11 | |
