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2024 Audi A3
40 TFSI Premium FWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$39,249
21 listings nationwide
4 GREAT deals
1 GOOD deals

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2012 Audi A4 Avant
2.0T quattro Premium AWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$10,421
5 listings nationwide

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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2024 Audi A3
40 TFSI Premium FWD
No Expert Reviews
2012 Audi A4 Avant
2.0T quattro Premium AWD
Eric Tallberg Review:

What the 2012 Audi A4 Avant lacks in true posh, it makes up for in pan...

The Good: Great gas mileage, a peppy turbocharged four-banger, some surprising a...

The Bad: Tepid cargo room and cabin storage, a few oddly placed controls and in...

User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2024 Audi A3
40 TFSI Premium FWD
No User Reviews
2012 Audi A4 Avant
2.0T quattro Premium AWD
Mau2262 writes:
Excelente vehĂ­culo.
5
William writes:
Power Ranked 2012 BMW 3 Series 328i Convertible RWD better.
"6 cylinder "
Front Seats Ranked 2012 BMW 3 Series 328i Convertible RWD better.
"full vetelated"
5
Terry writes:
Front Seats Ranked 2012 Volvo XC70 3.2 Platinum worse.
"multi adjustable seats make it easy to get comfortable on long or short trips "
Back Seats Ranked 2012 Volvo XC70 3.2 Platinum worse.
"seat angle makes ample legroom for adults"

Specs

2024 Audi A3
40 TFSI Premium FWD
2012 Audi A4 Avant
2.0T quattro Premium AWD
Powertrain 7-Speed Dual Clutch 8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
AWD
Fuel Economy, City
29 MPG
21 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
37 MPG
29 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 13.2 gal 16.9 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
201 hp @ 4,400 RPM
211 hp @ 4,300 RPM
Torque
221 lb-ft @ 1,600 RPM
258 lb-ft @ 1,500 RPM
Cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
12.2:1
9.6:1
Displacement
2,000 cc
2,000 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.25 in x 3.65 in
3.25 in x 3.65 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard Standard
Rear Side Airbags Standard Optional
Curtain Airbags Standard Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Overall -- 4 stars
Front Crash Overall -- 4 stars
Front Crash Driver -- 3 stars
Front Crash Passenger -- 4 stars
Side Crash Overall -- 5 stars
Side Barrier Driver -- 4 stars
Side Barrier Passenger -- 5 stars
Side Pole Driver -- 5 stars
Rollover -- 4 stars
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof Standard Standard
Leather Seats Standard Standard
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
CD Player -- Standard
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Driver Power Seats Standard Standard
Passenger Power Seats Standard Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 41.2 in 41.3 in
Back Legroom 35.2 in 35.2 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 10.9 cu ft 28 cu ft
Maximum Payload 860 lbs --
Exterior
Length 176.9 in 185.2 in
Width 78.1 in 80.3 in
Height 56.2 in 56.5 in
Wheelbase 103.5 in 110.6 in

Available Options

2024 Audi A3
40 TFSI Premium FWD

Exterior Colors

  • Brilliant Black
  • FLORETT Silver Metallic
  • Glacier White Metallic
  • Ibis White
  • Manhattan Gray Metallic
  • Mythos Black Metallic
  • NAVARRA Blue Metallic

Option Packages

  • Black Optic Sport Package
  • Convenience Package
2012 Audi A4 Avant
2.0T quattro Premium AWD

Exterior Colors

  • Brilliant Black
  • Brilliant Red
  • Glacier White Metallic
  • Ibis White
  • Ice Silver Metallic
  • Monsoon Gray Metallic
  • Moonlight Blue Metallic
  • Phantom Black Pearl

Option Packages

  • 18" 5-Arm-Design Wheels W/P245/40R18 All-Season Tires
  • Convenience PKG
  • Roof Spoiler
  • Style PKG

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