Audi A3 TDI

[Satty]

Linkypoo

I didn't know Audi was planning an A3 diesel until I stumbled across it on their website. Pretty interesting idea, hopefully its not priced above the A3 3.2.

[FAPTurbo]

An A3 diesel!? I just cargasm'd.

[regfootball]

so a golf diesel that costs 10 grand more

like the A3, but a little bit much to pay for a veedub

[Satty]

An A3 diesel!? I just cargasm'd.

+1 I love this idea.

Just as cargasmic

[FAPTurbo]

+1 I love this idea.

Just as cargasmic

I'd be less inclined towards the Mini because of the decreased practicality, and the reliability. I won't say an Audi is more reliable though, because that'd probably make me an idiot.

[Satty]

The MINI is more practical if you live in a crowded city, smaller, easier to park and so on.

[siegen]

Sitting next to a new A4, the A3 looks a bit outdated. It's no surprise as it's been around since 2003 (in Europe). The styling is more straight-cut and boxy while the new A4 has some curves and is super sexy (I want one). I wonder when the A3 FMC is due, should be soon.

The A3 has a transversely mounted engine as opposed to an A4's longitudinal engine. The longitudinal engines have quattro with a 40/60 (f/r) biased AWD. Just a little fun fact. Not sure what the bias is on the A3 but it's probably more front biased than rear. I wonder if they will switch the A3 over or if they'll keep it transverse.

Damn I need to make more money so I can buy a new loaded 2.0 6-speed A4, and spend less time screwing off on the Internet!

[Satty]

I actually like the A3 more in person now than I did a year ago. Not sure why, its just aged well in my eyes.

[regfootball]

i prefer the A3 dash to the rigid A4 setup myself. well, ok the old a4. the a3 seems more driver oriented.

[ZL-1]

You guys only get the A3 Sportback in the US?

I think there's an Autoblog(?) article where BMW people state that there will be no current MINI diesel models (Cooper D and the new One D) sold in the US.

[Z-06]

You guys only get the A3 Sportback in the US?

I think there's an Autoblog(?) article where BMW people state that there will be no current MINI diesel models (Cooper D and the new One D) sold in the US.

Yes and Yes.

Mini just shelved the plans of introducing diesels in USA last month or so.

[ZL-1]

Yes and Yes.

Mini just shelved the plans of introducing diesels in USA last month or so.

I like the 3-door A3 more...

Also, I think you don't get the Scirocco. A colleague at the mine has the 140hp 2.0L turbodiesel model, and it looks great!

[Intrepidation]

I would love if VW brought the Scirocco over. It and the CC are VW's best looking products.

[regfootball]

the feds really need to relax the rules and certification process so that carmakers would bring more diesels to market.