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2009 Audi A3 Safety Review

July 20, 2009

SAFETY | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Good" rating in front and side tests
IIHS

Not tested
NHTSA

A wealth of safety technologies is standard on the A3
Edmunds

The 2009 Audi A3 nudges out the competition, thanks to a host of standard safety features.

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the 2009 Audi A3 crash tests edge out the Volkswagen Jetta, which receives a grade of Marginal in rear crash tests and Good in front and side tests. The more expensive BMW 3-Series also falls short, garnering an Average score in rear crash tests and Good in front and side tests.

The IIHS calls the 2009 Audi A3 a Top Safety Pick, basing this prestigious title on the A3 Audi's "good performance in front, side, and rear tests and standard electronic stability control."

Kelley Blue Book reports an "electronic stability program (ESP), front seats with active head restraints, remote keyless locking, front and side airbags for driver and front passenger and the Sideguard airbag system” are part of the long list of standard safety features. ConsumerGuide also lists anti-lock brakes, traction control, and an anti-skid system as standard safety gear on the Audi A3.

Conclusion

The 2009 Audi A3 gets mostly good marks in safety and has a top-notch roster of features.

SAFETY | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:Good" rating in front and side testsIIHSNot testedNHTSAA wealth of safety technologies is standard on the A3Edmunds The 2009 Audi A3 nudges out the competition, thanks to a host of standard safety features. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the 2009 Audi A3 crash tests edge out the Volkswagen Jetta, which receives a grade of Marginal in rear crash tests and Good in front and side tests. The more expensive BMW 3-Series also falls short, garnering an Average score in rear crash tests and Good in front and side tests. The IIHS calls the 2009 Audi A3 a Top Safety Pick, basing this prestigious title on the A3 Audi's "good performance in front, side, and rear tests and standard electronic stability control." Kelley Blue Book reports an "electronic stability program (ESP), front seats with active head restraints, remote keyless locking, front and side airbags for driver and front passenger and the Sideguard airbag system” are part of the long list of standard safety features. ConsumerGuide also lists anti-lock brakes, traction control, and an anti-skid system as standard safety gear on the Audi A3. ConclusionThe 2009 Audi A3 gets mostly good marks in safety and has a top-notch roster of features. 2009 AUDI A3 STYLING | [7 out of 10] Edmunds: "the most noticeable styling changes include a sculpted chin spoiler and redesigned headlights" Car and Driver: "the instrument lighting has switched from Audi’s characteristic red to a more generic white" ConsumerGuide: "less space than a ...

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Other Choices:

Look to Japan and the Infiniti EX has all-wheel drive as an option, but the base car is a rear-driver spun from the hot-handling G35 sedan, one of our favorite luxury sport sedans. A traditional wagon such as the BMW 3-Series or the Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen might not include all-wheel drive, but each has more cargo room than the more compact Audi A3—and in the Jetta's case, a coming diesel option. If you're in the market for a wagonlike vehicle with sporting pretensions and can spend $30,000, there are some interesting choices outside of the 2009 Audi A3.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By  Tom Audi A3 fan #2, Posted: 8/17/2009

    Yeah, it's really balanced car, hope to test it soon. But it's too expensive here in our dealers

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