The Quattro is the optional model for the 2009 Audi A3 Sportback across Canada. The 2009 Audi Sportback comes with the front wheel drive as the standard configuration. While driving, if the computer sense any wheel slippage, the car will automatically power transfer from 90% to the front to a 50/50 split or if needed the car will put all the power to the rear. Each wheel is individually control by the computer working with the braking system and the ABS sensors.

The 2009 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI comes with other noticeable upgrade like the twin clutch automatic. Due to the efficiencies for both manufacturer and the consumers these type of transmission are beginning to become a common thing. Most people would look at this type of transmission as a performance thing. Well, that will depends on how you use it.

If you like to be sporty, you can go in the sport mode there is the paddle shifter on the steering wheel to get the shifts at the rpm you want. Also, the ride quality for the 2009 Audi A3 Sportback will depends a little on the sport suspension with stiffer springs, shocks and sway. You can actually feel the difference when driving in the sport mode and the normal mode.

If you prefer to do the all the work, you can leave the 2009 Audi A3 Sportback in normal mode. In normal mode the computer will automatically calculate the shift depending on the speed, throttle position and the gear the car is in.

The interior for the 2009 Audi A3 Sportback came with top of the line S Line trim. The controls on the dashboard and switches are clearly visible and easy to access. Once you are used to the Audi’s paddle shift system it was as easy as driving any other car.

The front seats are comfortable and supportive for any hard turns. While in the driver’s seat, the large dead pedal on the floor was enough to accommodate pretty much anyone.

However, the back seats are not that so comfortable. The 2009 Audi A3 Sportback is a small car and the space and seating at the back are limited. The knee and leg room will depend on the benevolence of the people sitting at the front. The head and hip room are large for two adult passengers, but add a XL sized adult into the back seat will make it a tight fit.

To increase the cargo space the back seats fold down, but the seats doesn’t fold completely flat. We find that it is easier to place groceries to stack at the back and place the remainder items on the back seats without having it fold down.