Audi A3 is the entry-level sedan of the Audi car series, and since its listing, with its trendy appearance, the positioning of the sports luxury car has impressed many young people who pursue fashion and driving control.
However, there is also another voice in the market: "Since you have spent 200,000 yuan, why not buy a medium-sized car" . In addition, some people feel that Audi's brand power is weak in the troika of domestic Ashkenazi luxury brands. If you want to buy a luxury entry-level sedan, you have to choose between the Mercedes-Benz A-Class and bmw 1 series.
So does audi a3 have the strength to rely on its own hard power to gain more market share under the joint siege of the two "fierce enemies" of Mercedes-Benz A-class and BMW 1 series? Today we will look for the answer from the 2022 Audi A3.
12 cars are not "ignorant" in this choice.
1. Divide from the model.
The 2022 Audi A3 guidance price range is 20.31-24.97 million, which is no change from the old model. However, at first glance, these as many as 12 models are indeed a bit confusing. In fact, the models called Audi A3 Sportback in these 12 cars are hatchback versions.
The ones called the A3L Limousine are sedan versions.
2, from the appearance of the points.
The front face of the 2022 Audi A3 is still a hexagonal intake grille, and the interior of the grille is designed with chrome banners called elegant.
The interior of the grille is designed with a blackened honeycomb mesh, and the surface is supplemented by dot matrix chrome decoration called the sports type. And the size of the cooling trough on both sides of the sports version of the front face is larger than that of the elegant type, and it is indeed more sporty than the elegant type with a relatively calm appearance.
Different from the old model, the 2022 Audi A3 also added the fuel-burning model of the RS exclusive package. The more obvious features of the exterior are the exclusive Kemora grey car paint and Audi Sport sports wheels.
3. Divide from the configuration.
The Audi A3 is configured from low to high, which are aggressive, stylish and luxurious. The lowest Audi A3 hatchback is priced at 203,100 yuan, and the sedan version of the aggressive version is priced at 209,600 yuan. In terms of passive safety, the Audi A3 series is all 6 airbags, and the aggressive version of active safety has less lane departure warning than medium and high-end models.
On the lighting configuration, the audi A3 series of whether it is near and far headlights or daytime running lights are all LED light sources, after all, the "light factory" festival or have to have, imagine Audi is equipped with halogen headlights, then what else to take and Mercedes-Benz, BMW than luxury?
Automatic air conditioning with temperature zone and rear exhaust air outlets improve ride comfort for passengers in the car. The 10.25-inch LCD meter, 10.1-inch touch screen and Porsche's same electronic gear highlight the sense of technology.
In terms of cruise system, the lowest aggressive type is ordinary fixed speed cruise, and the medium and high full speed adaptive cruise is almost not an era product in terms of intelligence and convenience. The 17-inch wheel size is inferior to the mid-to-high 18-inch wheel in terms of sporty atmosphere.
In addition, the low-end Audi A3 Aggressive is equipped with fabric seats and no sunroof. Although the fabric material is warm in winter and cool in summer. However, spending 200,000 yuan to buy a fabric seat compact car that can only be manually adjusted, for the luxury car logo of "four circles", I can't bear to say it.
In terms of parking assistance, the Aggressive model is only equipped with a rear parking radar, which has little impact on the hatchback version with a length of 4351mm. However, the 4548mm sedan version is still a bit inconvenient to park.
The 2022 Audi A3 series is equipped with a tire pressure alarm, which is relatively simple compared to the old tire pressure display system.
The Audi A3 hatchback fashion model is priced at 223,300 yuan, and the sedan version of the fashion model is priced at 229,800 yuan. The aggressive version, which is relatively low-equipped, has been upgraded to a larger 18-inch wheel. In terms of parking assistance, the front and rear parking radar plus reversing images can assist the driver to stop safely in an all-round way.
Full-speed domain adaptive cruise can completely liberate the driver's feet after setting a safe distance, and to a certain extent alleviate the fatigue caused by high-speed long-distance driving. The addition of leather mix-and-match seats and electric sunroofs that support the electric adjustment of the main driver gives the fashion version of the Audi A3 a little high-end feeling of a luxury brand car.
As for the Audi A3 luxury model priced higher than the fashionable type of 20,000 yuan, the LCD instrument with a size of 12.3 inches has been upgraded, and the fur-turned leather seats that support the electric adjustment of the main co-driver have been added, the 30-color interior atmosphere lights, the rearview mirror lock car automatic folding and the automatic roll-down of the reversing car, the rear independent air conditioning and other configurations, although the configuration is more icing on the cake. However, the expensive 20,000 yuan is not worth it.
Controversial powertrain.
The most controversial thing about the Audi A3 is the 1.4T plus 7-speed dry dual-clutch power combination that is not substantially different from golf and Langyi.
The 1.4T model EA211-DJS four-cylinder engine on the Audi A3 is the same as the Golf, and the Volkswagen Langyi EA211-DSB engine, but the turbocharger supplier is different, and there is no difference in use and quality.
The Audi A3's 1.4T engine has a maximum power of 150 horsepower, but the maximum power needs to reach 5000-6000 rpm. Peak torque of 250 Nm and peak torsional speed range of 1750-3000 rpm means that the Audi A3 has a stronger low torque performance and faster acceleration.
The 1.4T engine is not superior compared to the Volkswagen, but what about the gearbox? The Audi A3 is mated to the dry dual-clutch transmission of the model DQ200 and can withstand a maximum torque of 250N.m. It is exactly the maximum torque value of the 1.4T engine on the Audi A3, and this gearbox is still a worrying place to drive the Audi A3, which is known for its control.
But the advantage of this DQ200's 7-speed dry dual-clutch transmission is that it transmits torque directly through the friction plates on the clutch disc, increasing transmission efficiency efficiency and resulting in better vehicle handling and fuel economy. At the same time, the dry dual-clutch transmission has a simple structure, lighter weight and smaller volume.
However, in the actual car environment of dry double clutch in domestic congestion, frequent automatic gear shifting and semi-linkage when driving at low speeds are prone to overheating, resulting in wear and tear problems, shorter transmission life, and higher maintenance costs in the later stage.
summary:
If you want to choose a luxury brand car with high appearance and handling, the Audi A3 hatchback with a price of 203,100 is the most economical choice, but at the same time you also have to accept the simplicity of its fabric seat.
For the interior and sunroof, you can choose to match the Audi A3 hatchback with a price of 223,300, after all, there are still some practical upgrades in the interior and configuration. As for the Audi A3 luxury model priced at more than 240,000 yuan, this price point is still to buy a real medium-sized car, after all, the medium-sized car will have more space and a more comfortable riding experience.
However, the powertrain of audi A3 is really not a high-level thing, especially the lowest DQ200 seven-speed dry dual-clutch transmission equipped by Volkswagen, and quality stability is its biggest "soft underbelly".