2017 Audi A3 vs 2017 Buick Verano

2017 Audi A3

2017 Buick Verano

2017 Audi A3

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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

N/A

$20,959

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

N/A

$21,065

Monthly Payment Estimate

N/A

$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

The 2017 Audi A3 comes well-equipped and is a pleasant, polished entry-level sedan worthy of serious consideration.

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

Nimble and fun to drive
Good infotainment with 4G LTE and Google Maps
More powerful base model

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

TCC Dislikes

Cramped rear seat
Road noise
Options get expensive

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

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

34.7

Front Head Room (in)

38.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

51.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

Second Head Room (in)

37.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.9

Front Leg Room (in)

42.0

Passenger Volume (ft³)

91.0

Front Hip Room (in)

53.7

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.4

Track Width, Front (in)

60.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

183.9

Height, Overall (in)

58.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.7

Wheelbase (in)

105.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.3

Brakes

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

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)

11.5 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.6

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.8

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.5

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.0

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P225/50R17

Rear Tire Order Code

QYF

Front Tire Size

P225/50R17

Spare Tire Size

T115/70R16

Front Tire Order Code

QYF

Spare Tire Order Code

ZAD

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3300

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

16 x 4.0

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.0

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

7.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

512

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

Engine

Fuel System

Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

171 @ 4900

Engine Order Code

LEA

Displacement

2.4L/145

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

180 @ 6700

Engine Type

Gas/4-cyl

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.23

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/Manual Shift

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.58

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.84

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

Trans Order Code

MH8

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Buick Verano

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

N/A

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.00

Suspension Type - Rear

Compound Crank

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

N/A

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Emissions

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

7.3

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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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