2010 Audi A3 2.0 TDI rated at 30 mpg in city driving

[TinmanMS6]

The 2010 Audi A3 2.0 TDI gets a substantial 30 mpg in city driving and 42 mpg in highway driving, according to the US Environmental Protection Agencys latest figures. These rates are actually similar to that of a Volkswagen Jetta TDI with the DSG gearbox not at all surprising since the A3 shares its underpinnings and powertrain with the VW.

The diesel-powered Jetta comes with either a six-speed manual or seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, while the A3 TDI will only be offered with the dual-clutch (or S-tronic in Audi-speak) unit. The A3 could give the Lexus HS 250h some competition in the eco-friendly luxury segment. The A3, which carries a base price of under $30,000 will reach dealers in North America this December.

 

[Kymerik]

under 30k?!?! does that come with quattro? or is that a 15K upgrade like it is on everyother audi

 

[TinmanMS6]

I would guess it's FWD. For the current A3, it's about $28k for a base 2.0T FWD or like $36k for the quattro version that's basically a four-door R32 with an Audi interior.

 

[Kymerik]

but the R32 isnt a diesel which is where i wanna be

 

[TinmanMS6]

I don't see any mention of quattro. That would suck. I wasn't thinking before, but you can get quattro on the 2.0T for the last year or two.
http://www.audiusa.com/us/brand/en/exp/innovation/audi_tdi/audi_a3_tdi_2_0.html