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2009 Audi A3 2.0 T
3.2 quattro with S tronic
2.0 T quattro with S tronic
2.0T with S tronic PZEV
2.0 T with S tronic
2.0T PZEV
2.0 T
2009 Toyota Avalon Limited
Limited
XLS
XL
Standards and Options
Pricing
Audi A3
Toyota Avalon
MSRP
$26,920
$35,185
Invoice Price
$25,035
$31,312
Destination Charges
$825
$750
Air Conditioning. Health, Ventilation
Audi A3
Toyota Avalon
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Automatic Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Interior Pollen/Particle/Dust Air Filter
Standard
Standard
Rear HVAC Ducts
N/A
Standard
Rear Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
N/A
Standard
Rear Seat HVAC Controls
N/A
Standard
Entertainment, Communication, Navigation
Audi A3
Toyota Avalon
CD Changer
Option
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
Cassette Player
N/A
N/A
DVD Player
N/A
N/A
Hands Free or Voice Activated Phone
N/A
N/A
Navigational Aid
Option
Option
Radio
Standard
Standard
Second Row Sound Controls/Accessories
N/A
N/A
Subwoofer
Standard
Standard
Telematic Systems
N/A
N/A
Exterior
Audi A3
Toyota Avalon
Bodyside/Cab Step or Running Board
N/A
N/A
Bumper Step Up
N/A
N/A
Front Air Dam
Standard
Standard
Metallic Paint
Option
Standard
Power Sliding Side Van Door
N/A
N/A
Power Trunk Lid
N/A
N/A
Rear Spoiler
Option
Option
Skid Plate or Underbody Protection
N/A
N/A
Splash or Mud Guards
N/A
Option
Wind Deflector or Buffer for Convertibles
N/A
N/A
Instrumentation
Audi A3
Toyota Avalon
Battery Gauge
Standard
N/A
Clock
Standard
Standard
Compass
Option
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Electroluminescent Instrumentation
N/A
Standard
Gauges
Standard
Standard
Inside Temperature Gauge
N/A
N/A
Intelligent Cruise Control
N/A
Option
Night Vision
N/A
N/A
Oil Gauge
N/A
N/A
Outside Temperature Gauge
Standard
Standard
Service or Maintenance Interval Indicator
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls
Standard
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Standard
Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Trip Computer
Standard
Standard
Lighting
Audi A3
Toyota Avalon
Automatic Headlights
Option
Standard
Cornering Lights
N/A
N/A
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Fog Lights
Option
Standard
Halogen Headlights
Standard
N/A
Headlight Washers
N/A
N/A
High Intensity Discharge Headlights
Option
Standard
Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights
N/A
N/A
Roof
Audi A3
Toyota Avalon
Power Sunroof/Moonroof
Option
Standard
Removable/Convertible Top
N/A
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof
Option
Standard
Tires and Wheels
Audi A3
Toyota Avalon
Alloy Wheels
Standard
Standard
Chrome Wheels
N/A
N/A
Exterior Rear Mounted Tire Carrier
N/A
N/A
Full Size Spare Tire
N/A
Standard
Interior Spare Tire for SUVs & Vans
N/A
N/A
Self Sealing/Run Flat Tires
N/A
N/A
Steel Wheels
N/A
N/A
Underbody Tire Carrier
N/A
N/A
Windows/Mirrors/Wipers
Audi A3
Toyota Avalon
Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir
N/A
Standard
Glass Rear Window on Convertible
N/A
N/A
Heated Exterior Mirror
Option
Standard
Heated Washer System
Option
N/A
Heated Windshield Glass
N/A
N/A
Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror
Option
Standard
Interval Wipers
Standard
Standard
Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror
N/A
N/A
Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror
Standard
Standard
Power Backlight Window
N/A
N/A
Rain Sensing Wipers
Option
Standard
Rear Wiper
Standard
N/A
Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window
N/A
N/A
Tinted Glass
N/A
Standard
Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval
N/A
N/A
Windshield Wiper De-Icer
N/A
N/A
Capacities and Dimensions
General
Audi A3
Toyota Avalon
Body Style
Luxury Wagon
Family Sedan
EPA Classification
WAGONSM
LARGE
Turbo
Y
N
Drive Train
Audi A3
Toyota Avalon
City MPG
21
19
Combined MPG
24
23
Displacement (CC)
1984
3456
Driveline
FWD
FWD
Final Drive Ratio
3.09
3.08
Fuel Capacity (gal)
14.5
18.5
Fuel System
EFI
EFI
Fuel Type
Gas
Gas
Gas Guzzler Tax
$0
$0
Highway MPG
30
28
Horsepower @ RPM
200@5100
268@6200
PowerToWeightRatio
16.1
13.3
RPM @ Peak Horsepower
5100
6200
Standard Transmission
6 Speed Manual
6 Speed Automatic
Torque @ RPM
207@1800
248@4700
Transmission Speeds
6
6
Transmission Type
M
A
Type of Engine
2.0L I4
3.5L V6
Valves
16
24
Exterior
Audi A3
Toyota Avalon
Crash Test Rating
5*/5*
Curb weight (lbs)
3219
3610
Overall Height (in)
56.0
58.5
Overall Length (in)
169.0
197.2
Overall Width (in)
77.4
72.8
Wheelbase (in)
101.5
111.0
Interior - Cargo - Carrying
Audi A3
Toyota Avalon
Trunk Volume (cu ft)
20
14
Interior - Passengers
Audi A3
Toyota Avalon
Headroom front (in)
39.3
38.9
Headroom rear (in)
36.9
37.5
Hip room front (in)
55.8
Hip room rear (in)
56.2
Leg room front (in)
41.2
41.3
Leg room rear (in)
40.9
Passenger Volume
89
107
Seating Capacity - Maximum
5
5
Seating capacity - Standard
5
5
Shoulder room front (in)
54.4
59.4
Shoulder room rear (in)
52.8
58.2
Suspension
Audi A3
Toyota Avalon
Front suspension
Ind
Ind
Ground Clearance (in)
4.0
5.3
Rear Suspension
Ind
Ind
Track Front
60.4
62.2
Track Rear
59.3
61.6
Towing
Audi A3
Toyota Avalon
Tow Capacity (Maximum)
NR
1000
Tow Capacity Standard
NR
1000
Turning Radius
Audi A3
Toyota Avalon
Steering Diameter Left
35.1
36.9
Steering Diameter Right
35.1
36.9
Warranty
Audi A3
Toyota Avalon
Powertrain Miles
50000
60000
Powertrain Time (Months)
48
60
Rust Time (Months)
144
60
Warranty - Basic Miles
50000
36000
Warranty - Basic Time (Months)
48
36
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