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A3
2016 Audi A3 S3
Germany
Gasoline
AWD
Sedan
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
2016
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Variant
S3
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
8V
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
Automatic (Dual-clutch), 6-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
S3 Sedan S Tronic
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
292 hp
Power (kW)
215 kW
Torque
380 Nm (280 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h
(155 mph)
0–60 mph
4.7 seconds
0–100 km/h
5 seconds
Displacement
1,984 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,456 mm
(175.4 in)
Width
1,796 mm
(70.7 in)
Height
1,416 mm
(55.7 in)
Wheelbase
2,637 mm
(103.8 in)
Curb weight
1,570 kg
(3,461 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,400 - 6,200 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
1,900 - 5,300 rpm
Engine Configuration
Engine Configuration
Inline
Turbocharger
Yes
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic (Dual-clutch), 6-speed
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
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
9 litres / 100 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
950 mm
(37.4 in)
Ground Clearance
140 - 165 mm
(5.5 - 6.5 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
1,006 mm
(39.6 in)
Head Room, Rear
924 mm
(36.4 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,392 mm
(54.8 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,345 mm
(53.0 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
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
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fin
Number of Exhaust Pipes
2
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Lights
Fog Lights
Optional
Special Features
Headlight Range Adjustment
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
Number of Spokes
5
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
AM
FM
Media Format
MP3
WMA
Phone Preparation
Optional
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Yes
DVD
Optional
Connectivity › Media Inputs
AUX
Yes
Displays
Center Display
Yes
Rear-view Mirror
Anti-glare
Manual
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Cooled
Light
Lockable
Card Holder
Optional
Under Seats
Optional
Door
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rear
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
12V Outlet
Yes
Carpets
Front
Rear
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Material
Textile
Steering Wheel
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Power Steering
Electro-mechanical
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
Automatic Open
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
365 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,100 litres
Depth
951 mm
(37.4 in)
Width
1,000 mm
(39.4 in)
Opening Width
942 mm
(37.1 in)
Sill Height
688 mm
(27.1 in)
Design
Interior Decor Material
Plastic
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Front Seats
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
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
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
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Load Limiter
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
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
Parking Assist
Yes
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
Differential Lock
Electronic
Sensors
Parking Sensors
Optional
Blind Spot Detection (BLIS)
Optional
Parking Sensors
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
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
Frontal Crash
Front Driver Side
4/5 stars
Front Passenger Side
5/5 stars
Side Crash
Side Crash, Driver
5/5 stars
Side Crash, Passenger
5/5 stars
Front Seat Rating
5/5 stars
Combined Rear Seat Rating
5/5 stars
Side Barrier Rating
5/5 stars
Overall Side Pole Star Rating
5/5 stars
Rollover
Rollover Resistance
10.9 %
Overall Safety Rating
5/5 stars
Overall Frontal Rating
4/5 stars
Overall Side Rating
5/5 stars
Rollver
4/5 stars
Airbags
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Chest Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Head Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Knee Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
-
Rear
-
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
Compact Elite (D)
Type
4-5 Doors (D)
Awards
World
Car of the Year
2014
Golden Steering Wheel
Middle and Luxury
2012
Audi
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A3
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Sedan
Variant
A3 S3
2013–2025
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8V
2013–2016
Year
2016
Powertrain
S3 Sedan S Tronic
Horsepower
292 hp
Drivetrain
AWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic (Dual-clutch), 6-speed
Gasoline
Sedan
AWD
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