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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 2024 Skoda Scala Comparison
Audi A3
Skoda Scala
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Based on the Audi A3 35 TFSI S LINE (MHEV)
Based on the Skoda Scala
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
50L - 55L
245 to 407 km
50L
260 to 280 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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7 year
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MSRP
$50,600 - $77,373
$32,490 - $43,890
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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
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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
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- Metallic Paint (+$550)
- Pearl Effect Paint (+$550)
- Premium Paint (+$1,100)
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
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1984 | 999 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 1.5L, 1.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4, 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 228kW | 85kW - 110kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4200 - 5450 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 400Nm | 200Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 85.9 - 92.8 | 85.9 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
