Hi guys,

Haven't posted here in several years but looking into VAG for my next car.

I've had more than enough FWD hatches in my time, so I am pretty sold on getting something AWD. Looking at the 2nd gen A3s (with models in the 2005-2007 range), the 147kw/280nm quattro models have piqued my interest, however the specs make out as if they are EXTREMELY slow - 9.5secs 0-100!! Is this correct? I am currently driving an NB MX5 which is very slow, but fun. I find it hard to believe that an AWD car with 147kw could possibly be any slower (and obviously substantially less fun).

Can anyone confirm if these stats are correct? From what I can see, it looks like the FWD models using the same TFSI engines run 6-7sec 0-100km times? Would probably look at getting it chipped via APR/Superchips etc.

Thanks in advance