Audi A3 TDI – The Most Fuel Efficient

and Cleanest Cars

When Audi Car Company announced Audi A3 TDI at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show, the company has called the 45 mpg A3 as a hybrid fighter, especially when Audi putting of the 2010 Honda Insight and Toyota Prius in its sights.

Audi promise 2010 A3 2.0 TDI will be coming to the United State in the first quarter of 2010. The diesel hatchback, which participated in the Audi Mileage Marathon last fall – 4,000 mile journey, averaged more than 45 mpg. The A3 is considered one of Europe’s most fuel efficient cars and cleanest cars.

The 2010 Audi A3 TDI not bring big different from the 2009 model. Like model of the 2009, Audi will continue to draw power from the same advanced clean diesel powertrain. This Audi car, with four cylinder engine, will produce 140 hp and 236 pound feet of torque. Expect fantastic off-the-line acceleration and performance from the engine—which is mated with a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Fighting Words

This Audi car is perhaps better compared with the Volvo C30 and Mini Cooper in the sport compact luxury segment – consider the Audi A3 a hybrid fighter, particularly putting the new version of the Honda Insight and the Toyota Prius in its sights.

When the price of diesel is more expensive than premium unleaded gasoline, it will be a potential downside for consumers – maybe. But that deterrent is counter balanced by strong performance, a plush ride, a cabin with loads of high-end upgrades and amenities, and of course with a great fuel economy too.

Another articles you may interest in reading: Hybrid Sports Cars, Luxury Hybrids, Hybrid Car Market, and Expanding the Prius Lead in Hybrids.

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