German car manufacturer will send new 2014 Audi A3 Sedan into the world’s largest automotive market (USA). A3 will get sedan version for the first time in its history. Until now it was available in three and five door hatchback version (known as A3 Sportback) and cabrio.

Below you can find the new 2014 Audi A3 Sedan review with lots of pictures, video clips, technical specifications, launch dates and of course how much it will cost in Europe and in the United States.

2014 Audi A3 Sedan as a response to Mercedes CLA

Four-door Audi A3 Sedan has seen the light of day for the first time at the New York Motor Show. The car has very dynamic exterior appearance mainly because of its short front and rear overhangs inherited from its hatchback brother. A3 Sedan is 4.46 meters (175 in.) long which is 15 centimeters (around 6 inches) longer than the five-door Audi A3 Sportback. Wheelbase measures 2.64 meters (104 in.). Sedan is slightly wider and lower than the Sportback.

2014 Audi A3 Sedan is the answer to the new Mercedes-Benz CLA. If we compare these two German competitors we see that the Audi is 17 cm (6.7 in.) shorter and slightly wider and lower.

Two petrol and one diesel engine option

Electronic differential lock for dynamic ride

Audi prepared three different four-cylinder engines for the new A3 Sedan in Europe. The smallest one is 1.4-liter TFSI petrol engine with 103 kw (140 PS) and 250 Nm of torque. This engine has the ability to work only on two cylinders when the driver does not need a lot of power. The consequence is of course lower fuel consumption which is promised to be under 5 liters per 100 kilometers (over 47 mpg).

More powerful 1.8-liter TFSI engine provides 132 kw (180 HP) and 250 Nm of torque, which will drag Audi A3 Sedan to 100 kilometers per hour (approx. 0-60 mph) in 7.3 seconds and reach a top speed of 235 kilometers per hour (146 mph).

Diesel motor option is a two liter TDI engine with 110 kw (150 PS) and 320 Nm of torque. Its consumption per 100 kilometers is merely 4.1 liters (over 57 mpg).

2014 Audi A3 Sedan will be available with a manual six-speed gearbox or automatic transmission S tronic. The mass distribution between front and rear axis is 60:40. With electronic differential lock which slows down the rotation of inner wheel in turns the new A3 Sedan is expected not only to look dynamic but also to drive very dynamically.

A3 Sedan has 45 additional liters in the trunk compared to Sportback

Smooth and minimalistic interior design brings already known Audi touch. MMI radio system is renewed with the screen that electronically slides out of the dashboard. The steering wheel will be available with three or four spokes and you can even get a version with straight bottom part for extra charge.

Gear shift paddles, multifunction steering wheel and extra reinforced sports seats will be available as an option.

Luggage capacity is 425 liters which is 45 liters more than the five door A3 Sportback.

A3 sedan will have front headlights and rear lights in full LED technology. Together with 18-inch wheels this will contribute to the sporty and premium appearance of the car.

2014 Audi A3 Sedan base price

New Audi A3 Sedan arrived on the market in Europe at the end of summer 2013 and in the first quarter of 2014 in the USA market.

Its basic price in Europe is around 25,000 EUR for the model with the 1.4-liter TFSI engine. The entry model price for USA market starts at 32,600 USD (A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI FWD S tronic).

Audi A3 Sedan competitors:

1. BMW 1-series
2. Renault Megane
3. Lexus IS
4. Mercedes CLA-Class

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