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2016 Audi A3
MSRP $31,600 - $48,900
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2016 Cadillac ATS
MSRP $36,360 - $55,685
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Mechanical
Engine
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Diesel I-4
Turbocharged Gas I4 Gas V6 Gas I4
Displacement
2.0 L/121 2.0 L/120 1.8 L/110
2.0L/122 3.6L/222 2.5L/150
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Diesel Direct Injection
Direct Injection
Horsepower
220 hp @ 4500 rpm 150 hp @ 3500 rpm 170 hp @ 4500 rpm
272 hp @ 5500 rpm 335 hp @ 6800 rpm 202 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque
258 ft-lb @ 1600 rpm 236 ft-lb @ 1750 rpm 199 ft-lb @ 1600 rpm
295 ft-lb @ 3000 rpm 285 ft-lb @ 5300 rpm 191 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-Speed S tronic Manual
Transmission, 8-speed automatic Rear axle, 2.85 ratio (Upgradeable to (GW6) 3.27 rear axle when (M3L) 6-speed manual transmission is ordered.) Automatic Stop/Start (Not available when (M3L) 6-speed manual transmission is ordered.) Steering wheel mounted Paddle Shift Controls includes thick rim sport steering wheel (Not available with (M3L) 6-speed manual transmission.) Remote Start (Not available with (M3L) 6-speed manual transmission.) Seating Package includes leather seating surfaces, (AE8) 8-way power driver and front passenger seats, (A45) Memory Package, (DD8) inside rearview auto-dimming mirror, (UG1) Universal Home Remote, (UVC) Rear Vision Camera and (BTV) Remote Start (not available with [M3L] 6-speed manual transmission) Performance Package includes (T4F) HID headlamps with front vertical LED light signatures, (UD5) Front and Rear Park Assist, (HD7) illuminating outside door handles, (JF5) sport aluminum alloy pedals, (AHE) performance seats, (ATH) Keyless Access passive entry and (KB7) steering wheel-mounted Paddle Shift Controls (not available with [M3L] 6-speed manual transmission) Premium Package includes (T4F) HID headlamps with front vertical LED light signatures, (HD7) illuminating outside door handles, (JF5) sport aluminum alloy pedals, (AHE) performance seats, (UV6) full-colour Head-Up Display, (KB7) steering wheel-mounted Paddle Shift Controls (not available with [M3L] 6-speed manual transmission), (FE3) performance suspension, (V03) performance cooling system, (G80) Limited Slip Rear Differential and (F55) Magnetic Ride Control
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline Diesel
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
9.8 - 10.1 L/100 km
10.5 - 12.2 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
7.2 - 7.5 L/100 km
7.3 - 8.5 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
7.2 - 10.1 L/100 km
7.3 - 12.2 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
50.0 - 55.0 L
61.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc Front Disc Rear Drum
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Standard
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Standard
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Not Available
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
4 - 5
4 - 5
Front Head Room
950 - 1,006 mm
955 - 980 mm
Front Leg Room
1,046 mm
1,074 - 1,080 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,392 mm
1,374 - 1,402 mm
Rear Head Room
922 - 925 mm
892 - 935 mm
Rear Leg Room
810 - 892 mm
851 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,161 - 1,346 mm
1,298 - 1,369 mm
Trunk Volume
280 - 348 L
294 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,596 - 2,637 mm
2,776 mm
Length, Overall
4,455 mm
4,643 - 4,663 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,796 mm
1,806 - 1,842 mm
Height, Overall
1,410 - 1,415 mm
1,392 - 1,433 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,440 - 1,635 kg
1,505 - 1,675 kg
Front Tire Size
P225/40HR18 P225/45HR17 P235/35YR19
P225/40R18 P225/45R17 225/35ZR19
Rear Tire Size
P225/40HR18 P225/45HR17 P235/35YR19
P255/35R18 P225/40R18 P225/45R17 255/30ZR19
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Standard
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