The 2010 Audi A3 2.0 TDI gets a substantial 30 mpg in city driving and 42 mpg in highway driving, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency’s latest figures. These rates are actually similar to that of a Volkswagen Jetta TDI with the DSG gearbox — not at all surprising since the A3 shares its underpinnings and powertrain with the VW. The diesel-powered Jetta comes with either a six-speed manual or seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, while the A3 TDI will only be offered with the dual-clutch (or “S-tronic” in Audi-speak) unit.
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