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Pyatidverka Audi A3 and A8 hybrid reached Russia
June 05, 2013
Pyatidverka Audi A3 and A8 hybrid reached Russia

Declared ruble prices for Audi A3 Sportback and Audi A8 Hybrid. We tested both of these cars in the last year, but a final determination on their merits, we can only now, when you can compare the price lists with competitors.
All manufacturers set prices with an eye on each other, and Audi is clearly repelled by the price list of "Mercedes", and BMW. The basic version of the five-door Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (122 hp) was slightly cheaper counterparts such as the Mercedes A 180 (122 hp) and the BMW 116i (132 hp). Prices start at ingolshtadtskuyu novelty 869,000 rubles., Asking for the Stuttgart model from 875 000 rubles., And "Bavarian" costs from 895 000 rubles. But the initial versions of all three vehicles equipped with mechanics, and most buyers prefer models in this class, of course, the "machine" or "robot".Cheapest hatchback with Audi S tronic robotised gearbox will cost 940,000 rubles., Mercedes with automatic transmission - to 965,000 rubles., And BMW - 960 000 rubles.
Most of the customers probably prefer a more powerful version - A3 1.8 TFSI (180 hp) - with a robotic gearbox. Ask for it to 1.08 million rubles. At exactly the same amount would cost BMW 118i (170 hp) with the "automatic". But buyers of "Mercedes" can get a version of A 200 (156 hp) only in the so-called "special series", differs by more rich equipment, and asking for it for 90 000 rubles. more than competing models.
Audi A8 Hybrid stands apart from other hybrid sedans executive class. Do competitors Hybrid are either "top" modification, or medium in scale, while the Audi is electro-petrol version was the youngest of all the supplies for the Russian market. It is a motor 2.0 TFSI, which is paired with an electric motor produces 245 hp The "Mercedes" - 299-strong hybrid, the BMW - 450-hp, while the Lexus - 445-strong. However, the supply of German rivals Audi in Russia ended, so now you can only compare with the "Lexus". And due to the fact that the hybrid A8 weaker, he, of course, much more accessible and more efficient. Audi A8 Hybrid for asking from 4.05 million rubles., And he spends just 6.3 liters per 100 km in the combined cycle. Lexus LS 600h as much as half as much: Rates start at 6.08 million rubles. And the fuel it burns almost half more on your passport - 9.3 liters per 100 kilometers.

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