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    2016 Audi A3 1.6 Tdi Sportback Pricing and Spec

    From

    $20,900

    excl. on-roads

    Overview

    The 2016 Audi A3 1.6 TDI SPORTBACK is a front wheel drive 5 Door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 11th January 2016 classified as a 8V MY17. The Audi A3 is regarded as a small built in Germany with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $20,900.

    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 81 kW of power (at 3200 rpm) and 250 Nm of torque (at 1500 rpm) via a 7 Speed Auto S Tronic. Audi claims the A3 1.6 TDI SPORTBACK uses 4.1L/100km of diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 107g of CO2. It has a 50L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 1220km per full tank.

    The Audi A3 measures 1477mm (58.1 inches) in height, 4313mm (169.8 inches) in length, 1785mm (70.3 inches) in width with a 2621mm (103.2 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1360kg (2998.3 lbs) of unladen weight. The A3 1.6 TDI SPORTBACK 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 2016 Audi A3 1.6 TDI SPORTBACK has a 125mm ground clearance with a 1300kg braked and 630kg unbraked towing capacity. It has a final gear ratio of 3.429.

    The Audi A3 has received a 5 star rating from ANCAP. The VIN number can be found on the RHS - Front Suspension Tower and the compliance plate is located on the Pass Side Lower A-Pillar. An example VIN number would be similar to WAUZZZ8VXHA123456.

    Best For
    Family
    City driving
    Luxury
    Warranty
    3Years
    or
    unlimited km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Fuel Efficiency
    50 L1220 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

    1477mm
    1785mm
    4313mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    Specifications

    TypeTurbo Diesel Direct Injection
    Size (cc)1598
    Size (L)-
    InductionDiesel Turbo 4 Cylinder
    CamshaftDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder16
    Power81kW
    Power RPM3200
    Torque250Nm
    Torque RPM1500
    Bore Stroke79.5x80.5
    Compression Ratio16.20

    Transmission7 Speed Auto S Tronic
    Final Gear Ratio3.429
    Suspension Frontanti roll bar, macpherson strut, lower wishbone
    Suspension Reartorsion bar, damper, separate springs
    Steering MechanismRACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED
    DriveFWD

    Fuel Combined (L/100km)4.1
    Fuel Urban (L/100km)-
    Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km)-
    Tank Size (L)50
    Fuel Typediesel
    e10 Compatible-
    CO2 Combined107
    CO2 Urban-
    CO2 Extra Urban-

    Brake FrontDISC - VENTILATED
    Brake RearDISC
    Tyre Front205/55 R16
    Tyre Rear205/55 R16
    Front Rim Size7.0Jx16
    Rear Rim Size7.0Jx16

    Vehicle Height (mm)1477
    Vehicle Length (mm)4313
    Vehicle Width (mm)1785
    Ground Clearance (mm)125
    Wheelbase (mm)2621
    Turning Circle (m)10.9
    Unladen Weight (kg)1360
    Gross Combined Weight (kg)-
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg)1845
    Track Front-
    Track Rear-
    Towing Capacity Brake (kg)1300
    Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg)630

    Compliance Plate LocationPass Side Lower A-Pillar
    Country Of OriginGermany
    Number of Doors5
    Seats5
    Service Interval KMs15
    Service Interval Months12
    VIN LocationRHS - Front Suspension Tower
    VIN NumberWAUZZZ8VXHA123456
    Warranty KMs999
    Warranty Months36
    Discontinued Date30/09/2017

    ANCAP Rating5
    Euro Air Pollution Standard-