Overview
The 2012 Audi A3 SPORTBACK 2.0 TDI AMBITION 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 $11,800.
The Audi A3 is a front wheel drive 5 door with 5 seats, powered by a 2.0L Diesel Turbo 4 Cylinder engine that has 103 kW of power (at 4200 rpm) and 320 Nm of torque (at 1750 rpm) via a 6 Speed Automatic. Audi claims the A3 SPORTBACK 2.0 TDI AMBITION uses 5.3L/100km of diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 140g of CO2. It has a 55L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 1038km per full tank.
The Audi A3 measures 1423mm (56.0 inches) in height, 4286mm (168.7 inches) in length, 1765mm (69.5 inches) in width with a 2578mm (101.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1410kg (3108.5 lbs) of unladen weight. The A3 SPORTBACK 2.0 TDI 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 SPORTBACK 2.0 TDI AMBITION has a 140mm ground clearance with a 1600kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity. It has a final gear ratio of 3.043.
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.
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 | Diesel Turbo Fuel Injection |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 1968 |
| Size (L) | - |
| Induction | Diesel Turbo 4 Cylinder |
| Camshaft | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 16 |
| Power | 103kW |
| Power RPM | 4200 |
| Torque | 320Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 |
| Bore Stroke | 81x95.5 |
| Compression Ratio | 16.50 |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Automatic |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 3.043 |
| Suspension Front | anti roll bar, coil spring, gas damper, macpherson strut |
| Suspension Rear | anti roll bar, coil spring, gas damper, 4 links |
| Steering Mechanism | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
| Drive | FWD |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 5.3 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Tank Size (L) | 55 |
| Fuel Type | diesel |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 140 |
| 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) | 1423 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4286 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1765 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 140 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2578 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 10.7 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1410 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 1970 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 1600 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 750 |
| Compliance Plate Location | Rear Lug Comp on S/Wheel Well |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | Germany |
| Number of Doors | 5 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 30 |
| Service Interval Months | 24 |
| VIN Location | Driver Side Inner Guard |
| VIN Number | WAUZZZ8PXAA123456 |
| Warranty KMs | 999 |
| Warranty Months | 36 |
| Discontinued Date | 30/09/2012 |
| ANCAP Rating | - |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | - |