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    2016 Audi A3 SPORTBACK 1.8 TFSI AMBITION Pricing and Spec

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    $15,000

    excl. on-roads

    Overview

    The 2016 Audi A3 SPORTBACK 1.8 TFSI AMBITION is a front-wheel drive five-door hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 274th October 2015 classified as a 8V MY16. The Audi A3 is regarded as a 5d hatchback built in Germany with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $15,000.

    The Audi A3 is a front-wheel drive 5 door with 5 seats, powered by a 1.8L TURBO 4 engine that has 132 kW of power (at 5100 rpm) and 250 Nm of torque (at 1250 rpm) via a Seven-speed Auto Direct Shift. Audi claims the A3 SPORTBACK 1.8 TFSI AMBITION uses 5.6L/100km of Premium Unleaded Petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 130g of CO2. It has a 55L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 982km per full tank.

    The Audi A3 measures 1477mm (58.1 inches) in height, 4310mm (169.7 inches) in length, 1785mm (70.3 inches) in width with a 2636mm (103.8 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1280kg (2821.9 lbs) of unladen weight. The A3 SPORTBACK 1.8 TFSI AMBITION comes standard with 225/45 R17 front tyres and 225/45 R17 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimitedkm warranty.

    The 2016 Audi A3 SPORTBACK 1.8 TFSI AMBITION has a 145mm ground clearance with a 1600kg braked and 640kg unbraked towing capacity. It has a final gear ratio of 4.17.

    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 On Floor Behind Driver Seat. An example VIN number would be similar to WAUZZZ8VXCA123456.

    Best For
    Family
    City driving
    Luxury
    Warranty
    3Years
    or
    unlimited km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Fuel Efficiency
    55 L982 km
    5D HATCHBACK
    petrol
    1.8L
    FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
    7 AT
    5
    5

    Dimensions

    1477mm
    1785mm
    4310mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    Specifications

    TypeTUR GASOLINE DIR INJ
    Size (cc)1798
    Size (L)1.8L
    InductionTURBO 4
    CamshaftVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder16
    Power132kW
    Power RPM5100
    Torque250Nm
    Torque RPM1250
    Bore Stroke-
    Compression Ratio9.6

    Transmission7 SP AUTO DIRECT SHIFT
    Final Gear Ratio4.17
    Suspension Front-
    Suspension Rear-
    Steering MechanismRACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED
    DriveFRONT WHEEL DRIVE

    Fuel Combined (L/100km)5.6
    Fuel Urban (L/100km)0
    Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km)0
    Tank Size (L)55
    Fuel TypePREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL
    e10 Compatibleunknown
    CO2 Combined130
    CO2 Urban-
    CO2 Extra Urban-

    Brake FrontDISC - VENTILATED
    Brake RearDISC
    Tyre Front225/45 R17
    Tyre Rear225/45 R17
    Front Rim Size7.5x17
    Rear Rim Size7.5x17

    Vehicle Height (mm)1477
    Vehicle Length (mm)4310
    Vehicle Width (mm)1785
    Ground Clearance (mm)145
    Wheelbase (mm)2636
    Turning Circle (m)11
    Unladen Weight (kg)1280
    Gross Combined Weight (kg)0
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg)1840
    Track Front-
    Track Rear-
    Towing Capacity Brake (kg)1600
    Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg)640

    Compliance Plate LocationOn Floor Behind Driver Seat
    Country Of OriginGERMANY
    Number of Doors5
    Seats5
    Service Interval KMs15
    Service Interval Months12
    VIN LocationRHS - Front Suspension Tower
    VIN NumberWAUZZZ8VXCA123456
    Warranty KMs-
    Warranty Months36
    Discontinued Date2016-11-30

    ANCAP Rating5
    Euro Air Pollution Standard-