Overview
The 2012 Audi A3 SPORTBACK 1.4 TFSI ATTRACTION is a front wheel drive 5 Door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 10th January 2012 classified as a 8P MY13. The Audi A3 is regarded as a small built in Germany with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $9,500.
The Audi A3 is a front wheel drive 5 door with 5 seats, powered by a 1.4L Turbo 4 Cylinder engine that has 92 kW of power (at 5000 rpm) and 200 Nm of torque (at 1500 rpm) via a 7 Speed Auto Direct Shift. Audi claims the A3 SPORTBACK 1.4 TFSI ATTRACTION uses 5.8L/100km of premium unleaded petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 137g of CO2. It has a 55L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 948km per full tank.
The Audi A3 measures 1423mm (56.0 inches) in height, 4292mm (169.0 inches) in length, 1765mm (69.5 inches) in width with a 2578mm (101.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1310kg (2888.1 lbs) of unladen weight. The A3 SPORTBACK 1.4 TFSI ATTRACTION comes standard with 205/55 R16 front tyres and 205/55 R16 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimited kilometre warranty.
The 2012 Audi A3 SPORTBACK 1.4 TFSI ATTRACTION has a 140mm ground clearance with a 1200kg braked and 690kg 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 WAUZZZ8PX9A123456.
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 |
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Size (cc) | 1390 |
Size (L) | - |
Induction | Turbo 4 Cylinder |
Camshaft | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 16 |
Power | 92kW |
Power RPM | 5000 |
Torque | 200Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 |
Bore Stroke | 76.5x75.6 |
Compression Ratio | 10.00 |
Transmission | 7 Speed Auto Direct Shift |
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Final Gear Ratio | 0.000 |
Suspension Front | anti roll bar, coil spring, macpherson strut, hydraulic double acting shock absorber, lower wishbone |
Suspension Rear | anti roll bar, multi-link system, coil spring, hydraulic double acting shock absorber |
Steering Mechanism | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
Drive | FWD |
Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 5.8 |
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Fuel Urban (L/100km) | - |
Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | - |
Tank Size (L) | 55 |
Fuel Type | premium unleaded petrol |
e10 Compatible | - |
CO2 Combined | 137 |
CO2 Urban | - |
CO2 Extra Urban | - |
Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
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Brake Rear | DISC |
Tyre Front | 205/55 R16 |
Tyre Rear | 205/55 R16 |
Front Rim Size | 6.5x16 |
Rear Rim Size | 6.5x16 |
Vehicle Height (mm) | 1423 |
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Vehicle Length (mm) | 4292 |
Vehicle Width (mm) | 1765 |
Ground Clearance (mm) | 140 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 2578 |
Turning Circle (m) | 10.7 |
Unladen Weight (kg) | 1310 |
Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 1870 |
Track Front | - |
Track Rear | - |
Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 1200 |
Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 690 |
Compliance Plate Location | Rear Lug Comp on S/Wheel Well |
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Country Of Origin | Germany |
Number of Doors | 5 |
Seats | 5 |
Service Interval KMs | 15 |
Service Interval Months | 12 |
VIN Location | Driver Side Inner Guard |
VIN Number | WAUZZZ8PX9A123456 |
Warranty KMs | 999 |
Warranty Months | 36 |
Discontinued Date | 31/05/2013 |
ANCAP Rating | - |
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Euro Air Pollution Standard | - |
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