2017 Audi A3 vs 2017 Buick Verano

2017 Audi A3

2017 Buick Verano

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2.0 TFSI FWD Premium

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
2.0 TFSI FWD Premium	25	34	$34,968	$37,600
2.0 TFSI FWD Premium Plus	25	34	$34,968	$37,600
2.0 TFSI FWD Prestige	25	34	$34,968	$37,600
1.4 TFSI PHEV Premium	N/A	N/A	$36,178	$38,900
1.4 TFSI PHEV Premium Plus	N/A	N/A	$36,178	$38,900
1.4 TFSI PHEV Prestige	N/A	N/A	$36,178	$38,900
2.0 TFSI quattro AWD Premium	22	30	$37,480	$40,300
2.0 TFSI quattro AWD Premium Plus	22	30	$37,480	$40,300
2.0 TFSI quattro AWD Prestige	22	30	$37,480	$40,300
2.0 TFSI Prestige	21	28	$39,898	$42,900
2.5 TFSI S Tronic	19	28	$50,686	$54,500

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4-Door Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4-Door Sedan	21	31	$20,959	$21,065
4-Door Sedan Sport Touring	21	31	$23,150	$24,115
4-Door Sedan Leather Group	21	31	$25,492	$26,555

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$34,968

$20,959

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$37,600

$21,065

Monthly Payment Estimate

$627 / month

$351 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.3

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5.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

If you can live with its tiny rear seat, the 2017 Audi S3 is an absolute hoot to drive.

The 2017 Buick Verano delivers quiet and comfort but the most appealing engine, the 2.0-liter turbo, doesn't return for the final run. Buyers should look for deals on this lame-duck car.

TCC Likes

Tremendous performance bang for buck
Great powertrain
High-end LTE connectivity

Luxurious interior
Composed and quiet beyond its class
Connectivity and safety are up to speed

TCC Dislikes

Tiny rear seat
Automatic only
Gets pricey with options

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

Fuel Economy

City

25 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Compact

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

36.3

37.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

45.7

52.9

Front Head Room (in)

37.4

38.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.8

55.1

Second Leg Room (in)

31.9

34.7

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.2

42.0

Second Hip Room (in)

51.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

91.0

Front Hip Room (in)

53.7

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

55.5

58.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.1

60.7

Length, Overall (in)

174.1

183.9

Track Width, Front (in)

61.2

60.3

Wheelbase (in)

102.2

105.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

9.9

14.3

Brakes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3

11.8 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.7

11.5 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

15.6

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.1

36.0

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.5

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.8

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P225/45HR17

P225/50R17

Rear Tire Order Code

H7K

QYF

Front Tire Size

P225/45HR17

P225/50R17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

T115/70R16

Front Tire Order Code

H7K

QYF

Spare Tire Order Code

ZAD

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3428

3300

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

17 x 7.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

16 x 4.0

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

17 x 7.0

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

320

512

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

140

130

Engine

Displacement

2.0 L/121

2.4L/145

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

186 @ 4400

180 @ 6700

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Gas/4-cyl

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

221 @ 1600

171 @ 4900

Engine Order Code

LEA

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.90

2.84

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.75

2.96

Trans Order Code

MH8

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.93

1.45

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic w/Manual Shift

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.76

0.75

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.40

4.58

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.77

3.23

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.77

1.91

Clutch Size (in)

Summary

Body Style

Cabriolet

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Audi A3 Cabriolet

Buick Verano

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

w/Coil Springs

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

w/Coil Springs

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Compound Crank

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

N/A

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.00

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

N/A

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Emissions

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

6.3

7.3

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

7.5

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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