2010 Green Car of the Year is Audi A3 TDI

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Green Car Journal Announces Audi A3 TDI as the 2010 Green Car of the Year at the Los Angeles Auto Show. This is the second year in a row that a clean diesel vehicle has taken the top prize ahead of hybrids and advanced diesel models.

Audi A3 TDI base price in the U.S is $29,950 and it is certified in 50 states. Power comes from a 2.0-liter turbo direct injection (TDI) engine with a standard S tronic dual-clutch automatic transmission.

“The Audi A3 TDI offers it all,” says Ron Cogan, editor and publisher of Green Car Journal and editor of GreenCar.com. “This compact luxury car features an impressive EPA estimated 42 mpg on the highway - a 50 percent highway fuel efficiency improvement over the standard gasoline engine A3. Plus, this Audi’s quiet, clean diesel engine delivers loads of low-end torque and a fun-to-drive experience, all with the functionality of a 5-passenger hatchback.”

Other finalists were a Honda Insight, Mercury Milan Hybrid, Toyota Prius and VW Golf TDI.