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2010 Audi A3 Safety Review

September 10, 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

With a solid roster of safety equipment and only positive crash-test results, the 2010 Audi A3 promises to be among the safest compact hatchbacks or wagons.

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the 2010 Audi A3 achieves top "good" results in frontal offset, side, and rear impact tests. The IIHS also calls the Audi A3 a Top Safety Pick for 2009 because of its top crash-test performance 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.

Conclusion

With good marks in occupant protection and all the expected equipment, safety is one reason to move the 2010 Audi A3 toward the top of the list.

SAFETY | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:Good" rating in front and side testsIIHSNot testedNHTSAA wealth of safety technologies is standard on the A3Edmunds With a solid roster of safety equipment and only positive crash-test results, the 2010 Audi A3 promises to be among the safest compact hatchbacks or wagons. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the 2010 Audi A3 achieves top "good" results in frontal offset, side, and rear impact tests. The IIHS also calls the Audi A3 a Top Safety Pick for 2009 because of its top crash-test performance 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. ConclusionWith good marks in occupant protection and all the expected equipment, safety is one reason to move the 2010 Audi A3 toward the top of the list. 2010 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" The Audi A3 got a light ...

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Other Choices:

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. The 2010 Audi A3 doesn’t have a lot of competition in the U.S. market. The BMW 3-Series wagon—especially the fuel-efficient 335d—is one possibility, but it’s much more expensive. The Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen is another alternative; it’s actually roomier inside and has a better ride, though it’s not nearly as sporty as the A3. The Infiniti EX is either a crossover vehicle or tall wagon, depending on how you see it. It 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. Yet another option would be the Acura RDX, a crossover that’s powered by a turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The RDX has a roomier and better-appointed interior, but it doesn’t offer any fuel-efficient engine choices to rival the A3 TDI.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By Jean Opsomer #1, Posted: 10/26/2009

    I've had an Audi A3 2006 and it's been nothing but trouble, with numerous repair visits to the dealer (covered by warranty until recently). The problem areas have been the fuel injection system and various electronic components. Just in the last 6 months, I've been to the dealer 7 times. If you like to spend time in the waiting room of your dealership, this is the car for you. Otherwise, there are much better (and cheaper) choices out there.

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