[TEST DRIVE] Audi A3 sets example as highly responsive compact sedan

Audi Korea’s A3 40 TFSI Quattro Premium sedan is presented as a highly responsive premium compact sedan suited to urban driving. The test drive highlighted brisk acceleration, agile handling and a quiet cabin. Its 4,505-millimeter length and 1,815-millimeter width made city maneuvering and parking easy. The model uses a turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine with 204 horsepower and a zero to 100 kilometers per hour time of 6.5 seconds.

The test vehicle was finished in Python Yellow and featured black side mirrors and Audi’s black emblem package.

The cabin included a driver-oriented 12.3-inch digital display with strong visibility and intuitive access to driving information.

The A3 40 TFSI Quattro Premium uses a turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine that produces 204 horsepower.

The sedan recorded a zero to 100 kilometers per hour acceleration time of 6.5 seconds and real-world city fuel economy of around 10 kilometers per liter.

Published Sep 9, 2026 11:55 am KST

Audi Korea's A3 compact sedan / Korea Times photo by Lee Min-hyung

Audi Korea’s A3 sedan sets an example as a highly responsive premium compact sedan featuring brisk acceleration and agile body movement.

The Audi A3 40 TFSI Quattro Premium sedan delivers a level of refinement that comfortably lives up to the Audi badge, combining responsive performance, balanced handling and everyday practicality in a package tailored for urban driving.

The test vehicle, finished in "Python Yellow," made a strong first impression. Its vibrant exterior color turned heads throughout the drive, while black side mirrors and Audi’s black emblem package added a sporty touch. The overall design strikes a balance between youthful energy and premium sophistication.

The A3 feels perfectly suited for dense city environments with a length of 4,505 millimeters and width of 1,815 millimeters. The compact dimensions made navigating narrow alleyways and congested roads effortless, while parking in tight spaces posed little difficulty. Agile body movements and quick directional changes highlighted the advantages of a well-engineered compact sedan.

Inside, the cabin proved roomier than expected. Both headroom and legroom offered adequate comfort, while the driver-oriented 12.3-inch digital display provided excellent visibility and intuitive access to key driving information.

On the road, the A3’s defining characteristic is its responsiveness. The steering wheel feels light and precise, allowing for nimble lane changes and confident maneuverability in urban traffic. The Quattro all-wheel-drive system particularly stood out in corners, where the sedan maintained impressive grip and composure, delivering a stable and reassuring driving experience.

Noise insulation also exceeded expectations. External noise, wind intrusion and road vibrations were effectively suppressed, creating a notably quiet cabin environment despite the vehicle’s compact size.

The strongest point, however, was the acceleration response. Power delivery was immediate the moment the accelerator pedal was pressed, making the vehicle feel energetic both in city traffic and at highway speeds.

The A3 40 TFSI Quattro Premium is powered by a turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine, producing 204 horsepower. The sedan accelerates from zero to 100 kilometers per hour in 6.5 seconds, offering more than enough performance for daily driving.

Braking performance was equally confidence-inspiring. Even under hard braking, the compact body remained composed, while pedal feedback felt natural and predictable.

Fuel efficiency was also decent. During city driving, the vehicle recorded real-world fuel economy of around 10 kilometers per liter, outperforming its official urban rating of 9.7 kilometers per liter.

奥迪韩国推出的A3 40 TFSI Quattro Premium轿车是一款响应灵敏、适合城市驾驶的高端紧凑型轿车。试驾体验凸显了其迅猛的加速性能、灵活的操控性和静谧的座舱环境。其4505毫米的车身长度和1815毫米的车身宽度使其在城市中穿梭和停车都十分便捷。该车型搭载一台204马力的涡轮增压四缸汽油发动机，百公里加速时间为6.5秒。

测试车辆采用蟒蛇黄涂装，配备黑色侧视镜和奥迪黑色徽标套件。

驾驶室内配备了一个以驾驶员为中心的 12.3 英寸数字显示屏，具有良好的可视性和直观的驾驶信息访问方式。

A3 40 TFSI Quattro Premium 采用涡轮增压四缸汽油发动机，可产生 204 马力。

该轿车从静止加速到 100 公里/小时的时间为 6.5 秒，实际城市油耗约为每升 10 公里。

发布于2026年9月9日上午11:55（韩国标准时间）

奥迪韩国A3紧凑型轿车 / 《韩国时报》李敏亨摄

奥迪韩国的A3轿车树立了高响应性高级紧凑型轿车的典范，其加速迅猛，车身操控灵活。

奥迪 A3 40 TFSI Quattro Premium 轿车展现了奥迪品牌应有的精致品质，将灵敏的性能、均衡的操控性和日常实用性完美融合，专为城市驾驶而设计。

这辆测试车采用“蟒蛇黄”涂装，给人留下了深刻的第一印象。其亮眼的车身颜色在行驶过程中吸引了无数目光，而黑色后视镜和奥迪黑色徽标则增添了一丝运动气息。整体设计完美融合了青春活力与高级质感。

奥迪A3车身长4505毫米，宽1815毫米，完美契合拥挤的城市环境。紧凑的车身尺寸使其能够轻松穿梭于狭窄的巷道和拥堵的道路上，即使在狭小的空间停车也毫不费力。灵敏的车身姿态和快速的转向响应，充分展现了这款精心设计的紧凑型轿车的优势。

车厢内部空间比预期的要宽敞。头部和腿部空间都提供了足够的舒适度，而以驾驶员为中心的12.3英寸数字显示屏则提供了极佳的可视性和直观的驾驶信息访问方式。

在道路上，A3 最显著的特点是其灵敏的操控响应。方向盘轻盈精准，使车辆能够灵活变换车道，并在城市交通中自信地操控。Quattro 全时四驱系统在弯道上的表现尤为突出，这款轿车在弯道中保持了出色的抓地力和稳定性，带来稳定而令人安心的驾驶体验。

隔音效果也超出预期。外部噪音、风噪和路面震动都被有效抑制，尽管车身尺寸紧凑，但车内环境却异常安静。

然而，它最大的亮点在于加速响应。踩下油门踏板的瞬间，动力便立即输出，使车辆无论是在城市交通还是高速公路上都充满活力。

A3 40 TFSI Quattro Premium 搭载涡轮增压四缸汽油发动机，可输出 204 马力。这款轿车从静止加速到 100 公里/小时仅需 6.5 秒，足以满足日常驾驶需求。

制动性能同样令人信心十足。即使在紧急制动的情况下，紧凑的车身依然保持稳定，踏板反馈也自然流畅，易于预测。

燃油效率也相当不错。在城市驾驶中，该车实际油耗约为每升10公里，超过了其官方公布的城市油耗数据9.7公里/升。