Overview
The 2012 Audi A3 2.0 TFSI AMBITION is a front wheel drive 2 Door Cabriolet that was released to the Australian market on 10th January 2012 classified as a 8P MY13. The Audi A3 is regarded as a sports built in Germany with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $21,400.
The Audi A3 is a front wheel drive 2 door with 4 seats, powered by a 2.0L Turbo 4 Cylinder engine that has 147 kW of power (at 5100 rpm) and 280 Nm of torque (at 1800 rpm) via a 6 Speed Manual. Audi claims the A3 2.0 TFSI AMBITION uses 7.6L/100km of premium unleaded petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 181g of CO2. It has a 55L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 724km per full tank.
The Audi A3 measures 1369mm (53.9 inches) in height, 4283mm (168.6 inches) in length, 1765mm (69.5 inches) in width with a 2578mm (101.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1455kg (3207.7 lbs) of unladen weight. The A3 2.0 TFSI AMBITION comes standard with 225/45 R17 front tyres and 225/45 R17 rear tyres. It requires a service every 24 months or 30,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimited kilometre warranty.
The 2012 Audi A3 2.0 TFSI AMBITION has a 120mm ground clearance with a 1400kg braked and 700kg unbraked towing capacity.
The VIN number can be found on the Driver Side Inner Guard and the compliance plate is located on the Rear Lug Comp on S/Wheel Well. An example VIN number would be similar to TRUZZZ8PX81123456.
Pros
- Genuinely efficient mild-hybrid donk
- Thoughtful tech and equipment list, mostly
- Attainable entry point
Cons
- Adaptive cruise optional
- Some plastics don't feel premium
- Road noise on optional '19s not premium either
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | Turbo Multi Point Fuel Injection |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 1984 |
| Size (L) | - |
| Induction | Turbo 4 Cylinder |
| Camshaft | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 16 |
| Power | 147kW |
| Power RPM | 5100 |
| Torque | 280Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 |
| Bore Stroke | 82.5x92.8 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.50 |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 0.000 |
| Suspension Front | anti roll bar, coil spring, macpherson strut, lower wishbone |
| Suspension Rear | coil spring, hydraulic double acting shock absorber, 4 links |
| Steering Mechanism | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
| Drive | FWD |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 7.6 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Tank Size (L) | 55 |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded petrol |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 181 |
| CO2 Urban | - |
| CO2 Extra Urban | - |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC |
| Tyre Front | 225/45 R17 |
| Tyre Rear | 225/45 R17 |
| Front Rim Size | 7.5x17 |
| Rear Rim Size | 7.5x17 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1369 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4283 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1765 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 120 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2578 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 10.7 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1455 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 1995 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 1400 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 700 |
| Compliance Plate Location | Rear Lug Comp on S/Wheel Well |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | Germany |
| Number of Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 4 |
| Service Interval KMs | 30 |
| Service Interval Months | 24 |
| VIN Location | Driver Side Inner Guard |
| VIN Number | TRUZZZ8PX81123456 |
| Warranty KMs | 999 |
| Warranty Months | 36 |
| Discontinued Date | 31/08/2013 |
| ANCAP Rating | - |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | - |
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