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2020 Audi A3 2.0T Premium Plus Sedan FWD
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User Ranking Drivers and owners ranked these cars in 9 categories.

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Best 2020 Compact Luxury Sedans
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New Car Pricing New listing price comparison and analysis.

2020 Audi A3
2.0T Premium Plus Sedan FWD
MSRP
$36,300
Invoice
$34,124
Average Price Paid
$32,427
102 listings nationwide

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Used Car Pricing Used listing price comparison and analysis.

2020 Audi A3
2.0T Premium Plus Sedan FWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$36,904
26 listings nationwide

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2016 MINI Cooper Paceman
FWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$23,550
2 listings nationwide

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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2020 Audi A3
2.0T Premium Plus Sedan FWD
Kyree Williams Preview:

The A3, a subcompact luxury sedan, is Audi’s entry-level model. Previously, the A3 was offered in coupe and convertible body styles, but the convertible disappears for 2020, leaving ju...

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2016 MINI Cooper Paceman
FWD
Eric Tallberg Preview:

Though oh-so-British in its styling and nameplate, the 2016 MINI Cooper Paceman is actually manufactured by BMW; but that in no way detracts from the road-less-travelled appeal of this...

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

2020 Audi A3
2.0T Premium Plus Sedan FWD
GuruJ11M4 writes:
Very happy so far, a fun drive and very practical
Looks/Style Ranked 2021 Volkswagen GTI 2.0T Autobahn FWD better.
"Value"
Back Seats Ranked 2021 Volkswagen GTI 2.0T Autobahn FWD worse.
"More room"
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2016 MINI Cooper Paceman
FWD
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Specs

2020 Audi A3
2.0T Premium Plus Sedan FWD
2016 MINI Cooper Paceman
FWD
Powertrain 7-Speed Dual Clutch
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
FWD
Fuel Economy, City
27 MPG
25 MPG
27 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
36 MPG
30 MPG
32 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 13.2 gal 12.4 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
184 hp @ 4,400 RPM
121 hp @ 6,000 RPM
121 hp @ 6,000 RPM
Torque
221 lb-ft @ 1,600 RPM
118 lb-ft @ 4,250 RPM
118 lb-ft @ 4,250 RPM
Cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
11.7:1
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Displacement
2,000 cc
1,600 cc
1,600 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.25 in x 3.65 in
3.03 in x 3.38 in
3.03 in x 3.38 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard Standard
Curtain Airbags Standard Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Overall 4 stars --
Front Crash Overall 4 stars --
Front Crash Driver 4 stars --
Front Crash Passenger 5 stars --
Side Crash Overall 5 stars --
Side Barrier Driver 5 stars --
Side Barrier Passenger 5 stars --
Side Pole Driver 5 stars --
Rollover 5 stars --
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof Standard --
Leather Seats Standard --
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
CD Player Standard Standard
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Driver Power Seats Standard --
Passenger Power Seats Standard --
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 4 seats
Front Legroom 41.2 in 40.4 in
Back Legroom 35.1 in 33.7 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 12.3 cu ft 11.7 cu ft
Maximum Payload 1,102 lbs --
Exterior
Length 175.5 in 162.2 in
Width 77.2 in 78.5 in
Height 55.7 in 59.9 in
Wheelbase 103.8 in 102.2 in

Available Options

2020 Audi A3
2.0T Premium Plus Sedan FWD

Exterior Colors

  • Brilliant Black
  • Cosmos Blue Metallic
  • FLORETT Silver Metallic
  • Glacier White Metallic
  • Ibis White
  • Monsoon Gray Metallic
  • Mythos Black Metallic
  • Nano Gray Metallic
  • Quantum Gray
  • Tango Red Metallic

Option Packages

  • Premium Plus Package
  • Premium Plus Package
  • Carbon Fiber Package
  • Carbon Fiber Package W/Side Assist
  • Carbon Fiber Trunk Lid Spoiler
  • Driver Assistance Package
  • Final Edition Package
  • Navigation Package
  • Wheels: 19" X 8" 5-Arm Wing Design Anthracite
2016 MINI Cooper Paceman
FWD

Exterior Colors

  • Absolute Black Metallic
  • Blazing Red Metallic
  • Brilliant Copper Metallic
  • Crystal Silver Metallic
  • Jungle Green Metallic
  • Light White
  • Midnight Gray Metallic
  • Starlight Blue Metallic

Option Packages

  • Harman Kardon Premium Sound System
  • Heated Front Seats
  • Comfort Access Keyless Entry
  • John Cooper Works Exterior Package
  • Navigation Package
  • John Cooper Works Interior Package
  • Cold Weather Package
  • Fully Loaded
  • Media Package
  • Premium Package
  • Sport Package
  • Anti-Theft Alarm System
  • Auto-Dimming Interior & Exterior Mirrors
  • Rear Park-Distance Control
  • Carbon Black Gravity Leather Upholstery
  • Championship Red Lounge Leather Upholstery
  • Carbon Black Hot Cross Cloth/Leather Upholstery
  • Red Copper Lounge Leather Upholstery
  • Satellite Gray Gravity Leather Upholstery
  • Moonroof
  • Xenon Headlights
  • Transmission: 6-Speed Steptronic Automatic
  • Wheels: 18" X 7.5" 5-Star Anthracite
  • Wheels: 18" X 7.5" 5-Star Jet Black
  • Wheels: 18" X 7.5" Turbo Fan Silver
  • Wheels: 19" X 7.5" Cross Spoke Crusher Style Black
  • Wheels: 19" X 7.5" Y-Spoke Silver

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