Engine: 2.0-liter inline-4 turbocharged

Engine Options: 200-hp 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder; 250-hp 3.2-liter V-6

Transmission: 6-speed manual

Transmission Options: 6-speed manual; 6-speed DSG automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: driver and passenger next-generation front airbag supplemental restraints; side-impact airbags front; 3-point safety belts with automatic pre-tensioners, height-adjustment and belt force limiters for driver and front passenger; three 3-point safety belts with automatic pre-tensioners for rear passengers; central locking with safety unlock (automatically unlocks doors and switches off fuel pump if airbag deploys); reflectors in rear of doors; adjustable headrests for front and rear seats; first aid kit located in storage compartment under passenger seat; ABS; electronic locking front differential; ASR (anti-slip regulation); ESP (electronic stability program) with ABS and EBD (electronic brake differential)

Optional Safety Equipment: rear side airbags

Basic Warranty: 4 years/50,000 miles

Assembled In: Ingolstadt, Germany

Model Tested: Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 T ($24,620)

Standard Equipment: automatic climate control with sun sensor, dust and pollen filter; power windows with power retention when ignition shut-off (until door opened), one-touch up and one-touch down feature for four windows, pinch protection, comfort close and open with key in driver door; fuel filler door release button in driver door; electronic cruise control with coast, resume and shut-off feature; electric rear window defogger with automatic shut-off feature; power central locking system (doors and fuel door), with selective unlocking (enables unlocking of a driver door or all doors), plus convenient open & close feature for windows and master switch located in driver door; power remote keyless entry with trunk release, door/ignition key and valet key; cloth (Modul) upholstery; aluminum trim on center dashboard air vents, door release handles, radio button, glovebox cover; four floor mats; four-spoke steering wheel; two cup holders in center console; storage shelf in trunk; backlit instrument cluster with automatic brightness control, including tachometer, electric speedometer, digital clock with outside temperature, fuel gauge, coolant temperature gauge; digital odometer with trip odometer and service interval indicator; anti-theft vehicle alarm system with blinking theft deterrent lights on front doors; windshield wipers with four-position intermittent control; concert AM/FM radio with in-dash CD player and following features: RBDS (Radio Broadcast Display System displays radio station call letters and other information); GALA (Graduated Audio Level Adjustment, varies volume based on vehicle speed); CD changer operation capability; 140-watt system with 10 speakers and CD changer pre-wiring; radio antenna on roof; 7.5x17 five-spoke star cast alloy wheels with 225/45R17 all-season tires; tilt and telescopic (manual) adjustable steering column

Options as Tested: S line Package ($2,200); Open Sky System sunroof ($1,100); rear side airbags ($350)

Destination Charge: 720

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: front-wheel drive

Horsepower: 200 @ 5100-6000

Torque: 207 @ 1800-5000

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 24/30

Wheelbase: 105.1 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 168.7/77.1/56.0 inches

Track Front/Rear: 59.9/58.8 inches

Turning Cycle: feet

Seating Capacity: 5 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 38.1/54.3/41.2 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: inches

Trunk Volume: 13.1 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent, MacPherson strut with separate spring/shock arrangement, aluminum subframe, tubular anti-roll bar, track-stabilizing steering roll radius

Ground Clearance: 4.4 inches

Curb Weight: 3263 pounds

Towing Capacity: pounds

Tires: 225/45R17

Brakes: ventilated disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist

Fuel Capacity: 14.5 Gallons