 The most popular model at present is the version with 103 kW (140 bhp) 2.0 TDI engine
Am beliebtesten ist zur Zeit der 103 kW (140 PS) starke 2.0 TDI-Motor
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The Audi A3 and Audi A3 SportbackSporty design, extraordinary dynamism and proverbial Audi exclusivity: in its second generation, the Audi A3 has raised its profile still further as the premium sports hatchback in the compact class.
The concept Sporty and elegant
As well as the additional rear door, a third window characterises the side view of the Audi A3 Sportback. This is where the lower and upper horizontal lines draw closer together, accentuating the coupé-like proportions. The optional roof rails, neatly integrated into the vehicle architecture, accentuate this five-door model's styling highly effectively. All occupants benefit from the ample dimensions of the interior. Rear passengers enjoy additional knee room and headroom. The wide opening angle of the rear doors and the outstanding amount of leg room for a car in the compact class make access to the rear compartment a straightforward affair. Drive train and chassis Sporty and clean - an apt description of the range of engines and transmissions for the Audi A3 and Audi A3 Sportback. All engines undercut the limit values laid down in the EU4 standard. Depending on engine version, customers can choose between a 5-speed or 6-speed manual gearbox, a 6-speed tiptronic and - for the most powerful petrol and TDI versions - the Direct Shift Gearbox DSG. DSG, the innovative form of power transmission inspired by motor racing technology, permits lightning-fast gear changes without any interruption in the flow of power from the engine thanks to its electro-hydraulic twin clutch, and thus sheer driving pleasure in true sports car style. The 6-speed automatic transmission with "tiptronic" function combines sportiness and convenience. The noticeable advantage it has over 5-speed versions is its wider spread of gear ratios. This not only benefits fuel economy, but also enhances the car's dynamic performance. quattro permanent four-wheel drive, which is combined with the top-of-the-range A3 version - the A3 3.2 quattro - as standard and is also available for the 2.0 TFSI and 2.0-litre TDI, remains unmatched in the premium compact class. Five petrol and two TDI engines are available for the Audi A3. The Audi A3 also offers an unparalleled variety of engine/transmission combinations: there are 13 to choose from. The petrol engines · A familiar sight in the Audi A3 and A3 Sportback is the 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine with aluminium block, variable intake manifold and overhead camshaft. The new Audi A3 1.6 with 5-speed manual gearbox (can also be combined with the 6-speed tiptronic as an option) consumes just 7.1 litres of premium grade fuel per 100 kilometres (overall). Thanks to its engine output of 75 kW (102 bhp) and a torque of 148 Nm, it accelerates to 100 km/h in 11.9 seconds and reaches a top speed of 185 km/h. · Inside its engine compartment, the 1.6 FSI has a four-cylinder engine with FSI petrol direct injection, developing 85 kW (115 bhp) and 155 Nm of torque. This propels the dynamic three-door model up to a top speed of 196 km/h; the speedometer needle hits 100 km/h after 10.9 seconds. The 1.6-litre FSI engine also demonstrates potential for fuel economy thanks to its petrol direct injection technology. This model consumes an average of just 6.6 litres of premium grade fuel per 100 kilometres, pushing the figure down to a remarkable 5.3 litres per 100 km in extra-urban conditions. The 55-litre fuel tank means that a range of around 850 kilometres is possible without stopping to refuel. · The two-litre FSI engine in the A3 models develops 110 kW (150 bhp) and torque of 200 Nm at just 3,500 rpm. The A3 2.0 FSI with 6-speed manual gearbox accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 8.9 seconds (6-speed tiptronic: 9.5 seconds) and reaches a top speed of 214 km/h (tiptronic: 209 km/h). But alongside its dynamism, an FSI engine is noted equally for its outstanding efficiency: this version has an overall fuel consumption of just 7.2 litres of Super Plus per 100 km (6-speed tiptronic: 8.0 litres). · The most dynamic member of the FSI engine family in the Audi A3 and Audi A3 Sportback is the 2.0 TFSI, a four-cylinder unit with turbocharger, intercooler and an output of 147 KW (200 bhp). Its tremendous torque of 280 Nm is available across a wide speed range from 1,800 to 5,000 rpm. The 2.0 TFSI is also the first production engine worldwide to combine FSI petrol direct injection with a turbocharger. This technology permits a unique blend of free-revving, high performance and impressive efficiency. This innovative power unit thus fills the gap in the range of three-door A3 models between the 110 kW (150 bhp) 2.0-litre FSI and the 3.2-litre V6 which delivers 184 kW (250 bhp). The A3 2.0 TFSI with DSG gearbox accomplishes the classic 0-100 km/h sprint in only 6.9 seconds; the new model version is capable of a top speed of 236 km/h. This engine is available in combination with both DSG with quattro permanent four-wheel drive and a manual gearbox with front-wheel drive. · The V6 engine with four valves per cylinder and a capacity of 3.2 litres powers the top model in the A3 line. With superlative torque and power characteristics, it develops 184 kW (250 bhp) and delivers an impressive torque range, peaking at 320 Nm between 2,500 and 3,000 rpm. This is just perfect for powerful pulling at all speeds as well as nimble acceleration - regardless of whether the driver opts for a 6-speed manual gearbox or the new, sporty Direct Shift Gearbox DSG. quattro permanent four-wheel drive is a standard feature. The performance figures are correspondingly impressive: the A3 3.2 quattro with Direct Shift Gearbox DSG accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.2 seconds and reaches a top speed of 250 km/h (governed). The TDI engines · One of Audi's most successful engines is also to be found in the A3 and A3 Sportback: the four-cylinder 1.9-litre TDI with pump-injector direct injection. This system produces what is currently still the highest injection pressure around: up to 2,050 bar. The current version develops a power output of 77 kW (105 bhp) and a maximum torque of no less than 250 Nm at just 1,900 rpm. The A3 1.9 TDI takes 11.4 seconds to accelerate to 100 km/h. And with a top speed of 187 km/h, the entry-level TDI model is ideal for long stretches on the motorway at high average speeds. It clocks up an average fuel consumption of under five litres. · The 2.0 TDI engine with pump-injector technology delivers 103 kW (140 bhp) and reaches its peak torque of 320 Nm between 1,750 and 2,500 rpm. This results in a supreme performance: the 2.0 TDI with Direct Shift Gearbox DSG reaches a speed of 100 km/h in just 9.0 seconds (with manual gearbox: 9.5 seconds) and continues briskly on up to a top speed of 207 km/h. Meanwhile, it achieves a modest fuel consumption of 5.5 litres of diesel per 100 km and naturally complies with the EU4 emission limits. Audi offers this engine in combination with both front-wheel drive and quattro. A diesel particulate filter is available for both models. Front-wheel and quattro drive The dynamic suspension is designed for sporty, agile handling coupled with a high standard of stability, and producing an excellent cornering performance and a high level of comfort in conjunction with both front-wheel and quattro drive. The Audi A3 and the A3 Sportback are both fitted with electromechanical steering with speed-dependent power assistance, a system praised unanimously by the trade press. This combines optimum feedback from steering movements with a low level of sensitivity to vibration from the road and cross-winds, and also consumes far less energy than a conventional system. Safety
The compact Audi is also protected with maximum efficiency from the effects of an impact from the rear. Indeed, the Audi A3 already meets the requirements of future standards. In other words, it withstands impact with a deformable barrier at up to 80 km/h and with at least a 70 percent overlap with outstanding results. In such a collision both the passenger cell and the fuel tank remain outside the actual deformation area. In addition, the active head restraints on the front seats move forward in a rear-end collision to cushion the occupant's head as it rebounds back. Equipment and trim Particular highlights in the premium compact segment, which the Audi A3 pioneered, include exclusive equipment such as the navigation system plus, electric seat adjustment and auxiliary heating, as well as - for the A3 Sportback - the large-area open sky glass rood and side airbags for rear passengers. With 15 exterior colours and numerous other combinations of interior colours and materials, every Audi A3 can be given an extremely individual touch - thus offering customers a level of diversity which is unparalleled in this segment. The Audi A3 also offers the very latest in lighting technology in the form of bi-xenon headlights and adaptive light. The Audi navigation -system plus permits virtually unlimited navigation throughout Western Europe. As well as navigation DVDs, the drive can be used to play audio and MP3 CDs. Its operating principle follows the same clear logic as the Audi MMI, familiar from the A8 and A6. The integrated FM double tuner ensures excellent radio reception, convenient station selection and allows dynamic navigation via the Traffic Message Channel TMC, even when listening to other stations. More light with the open sky system for the Audi A3 Sportback: measuring more than half a square metre in area, the panorama glass sunroof is twice as large as conventional sunroofs and lets light flood into the cabin as a result. The glass-look roof extends all the way from the windscreen to the rear window, emphasising the sporty appearance of the Audi A3 Sportback. Divided into sections, the glass area can be opened in various configurations. The glass roof gives the Audi A3 Sportback, which is already a sporty model, an unmistakeably dynamic look. The use of single-layer safety glass together with a cross strut in the roof between the first and second rows of seats combines driving pleasure with optimum safety. Model history The second generation of the Audi A3 was launched in May 2003. Around 300,000 of the three-door A3 and the five-door A3 Sportback have been built since then (as at: 31.12.2004). The new A3 has thus been able to continue the success story of the first model without interruption. The most popular model at present is the version with 103 kW (140 bhp) 2.0 TDI engine.
The equipment and data stated here
refer to the model range offered for sale in Germany. Fuel consumption figures
refer to overall fuel consumption according to 1999/100/EC. Subject to amendment;
errors and omissions excepted.
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With powerful four- and six-cylinder engines developing
up to 184 kW (250 bhp), quattro drive, the Direct Shift Gearbox DSG (depending
on version) and highly dynamic suspension, it offers all the driving pleasure
suggested by the sporty lines of its body. The equipment and materials used
once again reach the exclusive standard in the compact class that is also
typical of the larger models in the Audi range. The Audi A3 Sportback is
deliberately going its own, new way in the compact class. It offers the
emphatically sporty qualities and the athleticism of the three-door version
with which it shares its drive train, dynamic suspension and wheelbase. At
the same time - as well as two rear doors - it offers even more space and
variability thanks to the fact that its body is a total of 72 millimetres
longer than that of its three-door counterpart, at around 4.29 metres. Equally
as sporty, but at the same time more functional than the three-door A3: the
A3 Sportback will appeal to all those looking for a combination of sportiness,
dynamism and, thanks to its five doors and generous dimensions, excellent
suitability for everyday use in the premium compact class.
The side view of the Audi A3 is characterised
by two striking contour lines, the very essence of Audi's new design language:
the shoulder line and the dynamic line. The latter extends between the wheel
arches above the sill and emphasises the car's sporty appearance. At the
same time, the angle opened up discreetly to the rear between the dynamic
line and the shoulder line accentuates the gentle wedge shape of the car's
taut, athletic silhouette. This impression is further enhanced by the gently
rising baseline of the windows, together with the coupé-like curve
of the roofline. This creates the impression that the entire car is about
to leap forward. The Audi A3 Sportback echoes the coupé-like silhouette
of its three-door counterpart which flattens off towards the rear of the
car. The roof arching gently to the rear incorporates the newly designed
tail end neatly into the dynamic overall proportions of the car, which appears
to sit low on the road. The interior of the Audi A3 is distinguished by its
sportiness and elegance. Here, ergonomically refined styling blends with
outstanding aesthetic qualities. Customers can choose from three trim lines:
the charismatic Attraction version, the particularly sporty Ambition line
and the exclusive Ambiente variant.
An electronic stabilisation program of the latest
generation ensures active safety reserves at all times. With its self-learning
capacity, this ESP system constantly observes the driving situation, thus
permanently adapting the intervention point to the prevailing conditions.
ESP is consequently able to intervene much earlier in critical situations
and also prevents unnecessary actions. The A3's safety equipment, which was
already rated as good, has been supplemented by a new function in the improved
ESP. This comes to the driver's aid in critical situations by providing steering
assistance. If the car threatens to swerve and the driver decides to steer
to stabilise it, steering resistance is reduced. If the critical situation
is exacerbated by an incorrect steering manoeuvre, steering resistance is
increased.
The optional Audi hill hold assist system
combines convenience and safety by preventing the car briefly from rolling
back when performing a hill start. Within the passenger compartment, precise
coordination of all restraint systems as well as the kinematic action of
the steering column and pedals keep the loads to which occupants are subjected
to a minimum. Full-size front airbags for the driver and front passenger
as well as belt tensioners and belt-force limiters reduce the forces acting
on the occupants' bodies in a head-on collision. Special padding on the steering
column and in the footwells as well as the footrest and the bottom-hinged
accelerator pedal protect the driver's lower extremities, particularly the
sensitive ankle and knee joints. In a collision from the side, the occupants
in the A3 benefit from the particularly solid structure of the bodyshell.
Inside the car, passengers are protected by seat-integrated side airbags.
The sideguard head airbag system, which covers almost the entire window area
from the A-post to the C-post and significantly reduces the impact forces
to which passengers are subjected, is standard in all new Audi A3 and A3
Sportback models in Western Europe. The A3 even achieved top marks in an
unusual crash test involving a heavy truck. In this side impact at 60 km/h,
the A3 occupant cell was barely deformed; the risk of injury for the occupants
was minimised.
