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    2012 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 Tdi Attraction Pricing and Spec

    From

    $10,500

    excl. on-roads

    Overview

    The 2012 Audi A3 SPORTBACK 1.6 TDI ATTRACTION is a front wheel drive 5 Door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 10th January 2011 classified as a 8P MY12. The Audi A3 is regarded as a small built in Germany with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $10,500.

    The Audi A3 is a front wheel drive 5 door with 5 seats, powered by a 1.6L Diesel Turbo 4 Cylinder engine that has 77 kW of power (at 4400 rpm) and 250 Nm of torque (at 1500 rpm) via a 7 Speed Automatic. Audi claims the A3 SPORTBACK 1.6 TDI ATTRACTION uses 4.5L/100km of diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 119g of CO2. It has a 55L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 1222km 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 1390kg (3064.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The A3 SPORTBACK 1.6 TDI ATTRACTION comes standard with 205/55 R16 front tyres and 205/65 R16 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 SPORTBACK 1.6 TDI ATTRACTION has a 140mm ground clearance with a 1600kg braked and 750kg 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 WAUZZZ8PXAA123456.

    Best For
    Family
    City driving
    Luxury
    Warranty
    3Years
    or
    unlimited km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Fuel Efficiency
    55 L1222 km
    5 Door Hatchback
    diesel
    1.6L
    FWD
    7 AT
    5
    5

    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

    1423mm
    1765mm
    4292mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    Specifications

    TypeDiesel Turbo Fuel Injection
    Size (cc)1598
    Size (L)-
    InductionDiesel Turbo 4 Cylinder
    CamshaftDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder16
    Power77kW
    Power RPM4400
    Torque250Nm
    Torque RPM1500
    Bore Stroke79.5x80.5
    Compression Ratio16.50

    Transmission7 Speed Automatic
    Final Gear Ratio0.000
    Suspension Frontanti roll bar, coil spring, gas damper, macpherson strut
    Suspension Rearanti roll bar, coil spring, gas damper, 4 links
    Steering MechanismRACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED
    DriveFWD

    Fuel Combined (L/100km)4.5
    Fuel Urban (L/100km)-
    Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km)-
    Tank Size (L)55
    Fuel Typediesel
    e10 Compatible-
    CO2 Combined119
    CO2 Urban-
    CO2 Extra Urban-

    Brake FrontDISC - VENTILATED
    Brake RearDISC
    Tyre Front205/55 R16
    Tyre Rear205/65 R16
    Front Rim Size6.5x16
    Rear Rim Size6.5x16

    Vehicle Height (mm)1423
    Vehicle Length (mm)4292
    Vehicle Width (mm)1765
    Ground Clearance (mm)140
    Wheelbase (mm)2578
    Turning Circle (m)11.0
    Unladen Weight (kg)1390
    Gross Combined Weight (kg)-
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg)-
    Track Front-
    Track Rear-
    Towing Capacity Brake (kg)1600
    Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg)750

    Compliance Plate LocationRear Lug Comp on S/Wheel Well
    Country Of OriginGermany
    Number of Doors5
    Seats5
    Service Interval KMs30
    Service Interval Months24
    VIN LocationDriver Side Inner Guard
    VIN NumberWAUZZZ8PXAA123456
    Warranty KMs999
    Warranty Months36
    Discontinued Date30/09/2012

    ANCAP Rating-
    Euro Air Pollution Standard-