By Karan Singh

StreetFire.net

The Smoking Tire takes the Audi A3 TDI from the Pacific Ocean to the Grand Canyon, 550 miles, on a single tank of diesel fuel.

Audi A3 TDI Review

I guess it’s no surprise that lighter and faster won in our latest Showroom Showdown. And it seems like most enthusiasts will still pick two doors over four, despite various marketing efforts to make people think that four doors are cool. Stay tuned for next week’s match-up, and as always, if you have any suggestions for what cars we should pit against each other, post them in the comments below.

Both cars have the same drivetrain, with the 250 hp 3.2 liter V6, AWD and DSG tranny. The R32 is a tad cheaper, lighter and faster, but the A3 gives you the upscale badge and two extra doors. So, which would you choose?