Is a 2011 Audi A3 a good car?

Edmunds’ Expert Review The 2011 Audi A3 makes for a good entry-level luxury car with plenty of utility, but the higher sticker price and expensive options may scare off some buyers.

What does Sportback mean in Audi?

Audi Sportback A sportback combines traits of a sedan, a fastback coupe, and a hatchback. Audi sportbacks have the roomy interior dimensions of a sedan, the sloping roofline and truncated rear end of a fastback coupe, and the rear door of a hatchback. This highly practical body design is a favorite of our customers.

Is the 2011 Audi A3 a good car to buy?

Edmunds’ Expert Review The 2011 Audi A3 makes for a good entry-level luxury car with plenty of utility, but the higher sticker price and expensive options may scare off some buyers.

How powerful are the engines in the new Audi A3 Cabriolet?

Five of the nine engines also feature in the new A3 Cabriolet, with the most powerful version reserved for the dynamic S3 and S3 Sportback – the 2.0 TFSI developing 195 kW (265 hp). The entry-level gasoline version is the 1.2 TFSI; it is a prime example of the merits of Audi’s downsizing strategy – prioritizing supercharging ahead of displacement.

Does Audi A3 have a start stop?

Audi fits a start-stop system including energy recovery on five engines in the three-door A3 and the Sportback – the 1.2 TFSI, the 1.4 TFSI, the 1.6 TDI developing 77 kW (105 hp), and the two 2.0 TDI versions with outputs of 103 kW and 125 kW (140 hp and 170 hp).

What is the driving experience like in the Audi A3?

The Audi A3 driving experience is a joy in most respects: light, direct, and refined. Audi’s magnetic ride system is available on the A3 and improves the whole experience; good maneuverability and a combination of crisp response at low speed and good stability on the highway make the A3 an ideal single car for both city streets and the open road.