2016 Audi A3

GermanyDieselFWDConvertible

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Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
2016
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
8V
Seats
4
Doors
2
Fuel
Diesel
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Manual, 6-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
2.0 TDI Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
184 hp
Power (kW)
135 kW
Torque
380 Nm (280 lb-ft)
Top speed
241 km/h (150 mph)
0–60 mph
7.5 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
7.9 seconds
Displacement
1,968 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,421 mm (174.1 in)
Width
1,793 mm (70.6 in)
Height
1,409 mm (55.5 in)
Wheelbase
2,595 mm (102.2 in)
Curb weight
1,470 kg (3,241 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
3,500 - 4,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
1,750 - 3,250 rpm
Engine Configuration
Engine Configuration
Inline
Turbocharger
Yes

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
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
4.3 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
114 g/km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Width, with Mirrors
1,960 mm (77.2 in)
Track, Front
1,555 mm (61.2 in)
Track, Rear
1,526 mm (60.1 in)
Overhang, Front
869 mm (34.2 in)
Overhang, Rear
957 mm (37.7 in)
Ground Clearance
125 - 165 mm (4.9 - 6.5 in)

Interior

Head Room, Front
1,000 mm (39.4 in)
Head Room, Rear
921 mm (36.3 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,392 mm (54.8 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,162 mm (45.7 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
1,970 kg (4,343 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,600 kg (3,527 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 8%
1,800 kg (3,968 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
750 kg (1,653 lb)
Cargo Capacity
500 kg (1,102 lb)
Max Roof Load
0 kg (0 lb)
Max Towbar Download
75 kg (165 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet Soft-top
Pillars
A
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Aluminium
Roof Material
Textile
Doors
Front 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
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
Antenna
Glass-integrated
Cabriolet Roof Opening
Powered
Windblocker
Optional
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional

Lights

Fog Lights
Optional
Fog Lights
Main Beam Assist
Optional
Headlight Washers
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
Tachometer
Analogue
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
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
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
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Lights › Guide Light
Footwell
Optional
Side Mirrors
Optional
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
Carpets
  • Front
  • Rear
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
Optional

Steering Wheel

Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Adjustments
  • Tilt
  • Telescope
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
Rear Trunk
Volume
260 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
674 litres
Depth
984 mm (38.7 in)
Width
1,000 mm (39.4 in)
Opening Width
945 mm (37.2 in)
Sill Height
685 mm (27.0 in)

Design

Interior Decor Material
Plastic

Seats

Colour & Material
Upholstery
Textile
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Front Seats
Heated Seats
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Height Adjustment
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
2
Type of Seat
Adult

Features

Comfort Features

Cruise Control
Optional
Cameras
Optional
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Cameras
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

Assist Systems

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes

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
Parking Sensors
Rear
Optional

Other Features

Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Remote
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
2013
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

Child Protection

Isofix
  • Passenger: -
  • 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 (RY10W)
Glove Compartment
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Read Light
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Trunk
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)

ACRISS

Category
Intermediate Elite (J)
Type
Convertible (T)

Awards

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

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