Overview
The 2018 Audi A3 1.6 TDI SPORTBACK is a front wheel drive 5 Door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 9th January 2017 classified as a 8V MY18. The Audi A3 is regarded as a small built in Germany with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $22,600.
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 85 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 2018 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.
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 Diesel Direct Injection |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 1598 |
| Size (L) | - |
| Induction | Diesel Turbo 4 Cylinder |
| Camshaft | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 16 |
| Power | 85kW |
| Power RPM | 3200 |
| Torque | 250Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 |
| Bore Stroke | 79.5x80.5 |
| Compression Ratio | 16.20 |
| Transmission | 7 Speed Auto S Tronic |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 3.429 |
| Suspension Front | anti roll bar, macpherson strut, lower wishbone |
| Suspension Rear | torsion bar, damper, separate springs |
| Steering Mechanism | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
| Drive | FWD |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 4.1 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 4.6 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 3.7 |
| Tank Size (L) | 50 |
| Fuel Type | diesel |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 107 |
| CO2 Urban | 120 |
| CO2 Extra Urban | 98 |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC |
| Tyre Front | 205/55 R16 |
| Tyre Rear | 205/55 R16 |
| Front Rim Size | 7.0Jx16 |
| Rear Rim Size | 7.0Jx16 |
| 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 Location | Pass Side Lower A-Pillar |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | Germany |
| Number of Doors | 5 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 15 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | RHS - Front Suspension Tower |
| VIN Number | WAUZZZ8VXHA123456 |
| Warranty KMs | 999 |
| Warranty Months | 36 |
| Discontinued Date | 31/07/2018 |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | EURO 6 |