2013 Audi A3 vs 2014 Buick Verano

2013 Audi A3

2014 Buick Verano

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4-Door HB Manual FrontTrak 2.0T Premium

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A3 4-Door HB Manual FrontTrak 2.0T Premium	21	30	$25,361	$27,270
A3 4-Door HB Manual FrontTrak 2.0T Premium Plus	21	30	$25,361	$27,270
A3 4-Door HB S tronic FrontTrak 2.0 TDI Premium	30	42	$28,133	$30,250
A3 4-Door HB S tronic FrontTrak 2.0 TDI Premium Plus	30	42	$28,133	$30,250
A3 4-Door HB S tronic FrontTrak 2.0T Premium	21	28	$26,737	$28,750
A3 4-Door HB S tronic FrontTrak 2.0T Premium Plus	21	28	$26,737	$28,750
A3 4-Door HB S tronic quattro 2.0T Premium	21	28	$28,691	$30,850
A3 4-Door HB S tronic quattro 2.0T Premium Plus	21	28	$28,691	$30,850

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4-Door Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Verano 4-Door Sedan	21	32	$22,752	$23,700
Verano 4-Door Sedan Convenience Group	21	32	$23,875	$24,870
Verano 4-Door Sedan Leather Group	21	32	$25,824	$26,900
Verano 4-Door Sedan Premium Group	21	30	$27,902	$29,065

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$25,361

$22,752

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$27,270

$23,700

Monthly Payment Estimate

$455 / month

$395 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2013 Audi A3 wears its age well, and remains a sporty, versatile choice for compact hatchback buyers who can afford a little luxury.

Mild or slightly spicy--in either flavor, the 2014 Buick Verano delivers long on comfort, without bowing to sport-sedan cliches.

TCC Likes

Quick, sporty S-tronic automatic gearbox
Hatchback versatility
Sporty roadholding, handling

Composed and quiet beyond its class
Luxurious interior
Very good ride quality

TCC Dislikes

Lots of road noise
Bluetooth only in $2,000 option package
Top-end price well over $40,000

Base Verano isn't quick
Ventiports....no. Just, no.
Fuel economy's relatively low

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Station Wagons

Compact

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.800

52.9

Front Leg Room (in)

41.200

42.0

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

53.7

Second Leg Room (in)

34.800

34.7

Front Head Room (in)

39.300

38.3

Second Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

51.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.400

55.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

89.000

95.0

Second Head Room (in)

36.900

37.8

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

56.000

58.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.300

60.7

Wheelbase (in)

101.500

105.7

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.500

71.4

Track Width, Front (in)

60.300

60.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.300

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

169.000

183.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

19.500

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

39.000

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.3

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.000 x - TBD -

11.5 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.300 x - TBD -

11.8 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.500

15.6

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.100

36.0

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

2.8

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

N/A

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.200

15.5

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

T115/70R16

Front Tire Order Code

RJ0

Spare Tire Order Code

ZAD

Rear Tire Size

P225/45R17

P235/45R18

Rear Tire Order Code

RJ0

Front Tire Size

P225/45R17

P235/45R18

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3219

3300

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

18 x 8.0

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

18 x 8.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

16 x 4.0

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

9.100

7.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

512

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

140

130

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

200 @ 5100-6000

180 @ 6700

Engine Type

Turbocharged Gas I4

Gas/4-cyl

Fuel System

Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

207 @ 1800-5000

171 @ 4900

Engine Order Code

LEA

Displacement

2.0L/121

2.4L/145

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.110

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.990

2.84

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.090

2.96

Trans Order Code

MH8

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.940/3.090

3.23

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.100

1.45

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

Automatic w/Manual Shift

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.930

0.75

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.360

4.58

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.470

1.91

Trans Type

Summary

Body Style

Hatchback

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Audi A3

Buick Verano

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

N/A

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

N/A

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

1.00

Suspension Type - Rear

Four Link

Compound Crank

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.8 (2012)

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

7 (2012)

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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