2014 Audi A3

GermanyDieselFWDHatchback

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Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
2014
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
8V
Seats
5
Doors
5
Fuel
Diesel
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Manual, 6-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
110 hp
Power (kW)
81 kW
Torque
250 Nm (184 lb-ft)
Top speed
200 km/h (124 mph)
0–60 mph
10.2 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
10.7 seconds
Displacement
1,598 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,310 mm (169.7 in)
Width
1,785 mm (70.3 in)
Height
1,425 mm (56.1 in)
Wheelbase
2,636 mm (103.8 in)
Curb weight
1,280 kg (2,822 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
3,200 - 4,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
1,500 - 3,000 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
Engine Oil, Volume
4.7 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
79.5 mm (3.1 in)
Stroke
80.5 mm (3.2 in)
Compression Ratio
16.2 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Turbocharger
Yes
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Transversally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Engine Block
Aluminium
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Service Intervals
Timing Interval
210,000 km (130,488 mi)
Air Filter
90,000 km (55,923 mi)
Fuel Filter
90,000 km (55,923 mi)
Brake Fluid
3 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
15,000 km / 1 years
Interior Filter
30,000 km / 2 years

Transmission & Drivetrain

Gear Ratio
1st Gear
4.11 :1
2nd Gear
2.12 :1
3rd Gear
1.36 :1
4th Gear
0.97 :1
5th Gear
0.73 :1
6th Gear
0.59 :1
Final Drive
3.39 :1
Reverse
4 :1

Brakes

Parking Brake
Electric
Auto Hold
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Diameter
276 - 312 mm (10.9 - 12.3 in)
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Diameter
272 - 310 mm (10.7 - 12.2 in)
Cooling
Solid
Rear Brakes › Cooling
Ventilated
Optional

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Multi-link

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
50 litres
Lockable Fuel Cap
Yes
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Emission Class
A+
Emission Control
  • Catalyst
  • Particle Filter
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
3.9 litres / 100 km
Highway
3.1 litres / 100 km
Combined
3.3 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
88 g/km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Width, with Mirrors
1,966 mm (77.4 in)
Track, Front
1,535 mm (60.4 in)
Track, Rear
1,506 mm (59.3 in)
Overhang, Front
869 mm (34.2 in)
Overhang, Rear
805 mm (31.7 in)
Ground Clearance
145 - 165 mm (5.7 - 6.5 in)

Interior

Head Room, Front
1,021 mm (40.2 in)
Head Room, Rear
955 mm (37.6 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,392 mm (54.8 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,344 mm (52.9 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
1,765 kg (3,891 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,000 kg (2,205 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 8%
1,300 kg (2,866 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
640 kg (1,411 lb)
Cargo Capacity
485 kg (1,069 lb)
Max Roof Load
75 kg (165 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Pillars
A-D
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Aluminium
Roof Material
Aluminium
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Platform
Volkswagen Group
MQB Platform

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Heated
Yes
Turning Signal
Yes
House Colour
Same as Car
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Aspheric
Windscreen Wipers
Windscreen Wipers: Connector type, Front
Slim Push Button
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
  • Front
  • First Row
  • Second Row
  • Rear
Tinted Windows
Optional
Windows › Tinted Windows
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Roof Railing
Optional
Spoiler
Fixed
Antenna
Glass-integrated
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional

Lights

Fog Lights
Optional
Fog Lights
Main Beam Assist
Optional

Rims & Tires

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Indirect
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
112
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M14x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
57.1
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Anti-Theft Locking Lug Nuts/Bolts
Optional
Tightening Torque
120 Nm
Rim Material
Alloy
Rim Type
Disc Wheel

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Odometer Limit
1,000,000 km/miles
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Climate Control
Air Condition
Yes
Climate Control › Air Condition
Refrigerant
R134A
Refrigerant, Capacity
500 g
Connectivity
Radio
Yes
Media Format
  • MP3
  • WMA
Media Inputs
USB
Bluetooth
Yes
Phone Preparation
Optional
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Yes
DVD
Optional
Displays
Center Display
Yes
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
  • Cooled
  • Light
  • Lockable
Armrest Hatch
Optional
Card Holder
Optional
Under Seats
Optional
Door
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
  • Rear
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Armrest Hatch
Front
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats
Front
Optional
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
2
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front
Placement
Middle Console
Lights
Read Light
  • Front
  • Rear
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Lights › Guide Light
Footwell
Optional
Side Mirrors
Optional
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
Clock
Digital
Carpets
  • Front
  • Rear
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
Optional

Steering Wheel

Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Power Steering
Electro-mechanical
Adjustments
  • Tilt
  • Telescope
Sport
Optional
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Voice Command
Yes
Answer Phone
Yes
Channels
Yes
Volume
Yes
Mute Audio
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Menu Navigation
Yes

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Cover
Foldable
Flat Surface
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
Rear Trunk
Volume
380 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,220 litres
Depth
778 mm (30.6 in)
Width
1,000 mm (39.4 in)
Opening Width
955 mm (37.6 in)
Sill Height
677 mm (26.7 in)

Seats

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Yes
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Yes
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Optional
Power Seat, Passenger
Optional
Heated Seats
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Split Fold Ratio
60/40
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Height Adjustment

Features

Comfort Features

Cruise Control
Optional
Cameras
Optional
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Cameras
Sides
Optional
Cameras › Sides
Rear
Optional

Other Features

GPS
Optional
Start & Stop
Yes
Horn
Dual Note

Accessories

Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Yes
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
Yes
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Coat Hanger
Optional

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Seat Belt Reminder
Belt Pretensioner
Belt Load Limiter
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
  • Front Seats
  • Outer Rear Seats
  • Centre Rear Seat

Assist Systems

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Optional
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Optional

Brake Systems

Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-channel
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Brake Energy Regeneration
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Brake Pad Wear Indicator
Yes

Sensors

Parking Sensors
Optional
Blind Spot Detection (BLIS)
Optional
Rain Sensors
Optional
Parking Sensors
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional

Other Features

Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Remote
Child Safety Locks
Manual
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes

Safety Testing

General
Test Year
2012
Adult Occupant
95 %
Child Occupant
87 %
Vulnerable Road Users
74 %
Safety Assist
86 %
Overall
5/5 stars
Test Year
2012
Overall Score
36.41
ANCAP Safety Rating
5
Adult Occupant
Total Points
34.1 /38
Frontal Impact
15.4 /16
Lateral Impact
15.6 /16
Rear Impact
3.2 /4
Frontal Offset
15.41
Side Impact
16
Pole
2
Whiplash Protection (Assessment)
Good
Child Occupant
Total Points
42.5 /49
Safety Features
7 /13
CRS Installation Check
12 /12
Vulnerable Road Users
Total Points
26.6 /49
Pedestrian
  • 19.6
  • 1
  • 6
Safety Assist
Speed Assistance (points)
0 /3
Lane Support (points)
0 /4
Seat Belt Reminders
3
Pedestrian
Protection (Assessment)
Acceptable

Airbags

Feature
Frontal Airbag
Side Chest Airbag
Side Head Airbag
Knee Airbag
Airbag cut-off Switch

Child Protection

Isofix
  • Passenger: Optional
  • Rear: Yes

Other

Warranty

Manufacturer
2 years
Body Protection
3 years
Paintwork
3 years
Rust Damage
12 years

Identification

VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Inner Wing
Right
Left Side Casing of Window
Yes
Pillar
B-Pillar, Right
Trunk
on Floor
On-board Diagnostic, Port Location
Steering Wheel, Lower Left

Car Classification

American Classification
Compact Car
British Classification
Small Family Car
Australian Classification
Small Car
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Family Car

Spare Parts BETA

Bulb Types
Low Beam
  • D3S (xenon)
  • H7
Main Beam
H15
Bi-Xenon
D3S
Datyime Running Light
H15
Fog Light, Front
H8
Fog Light, Rear
  • BAY9s (H21W)
  • W3×16d (W21W)
Positioning-/Parking Lights, Front
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Rear/Brake Light
W3×16d (W21W)
Reversing Light
BAX9s (H6W)
Turn Indicators, Rear
BAU15s (PY21W)
Glove Compartment
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Read Light
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Trunk
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)

ACRISS

Category
Compact Elite (D)
Type
4-5 Doors (D)

Awards

World
Car of the Year
2014
Golden Steering Wheel
Middle and Luxury
2012

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