Overview
The 2020 Audi A3 40 TFSI S LINE PLUS is a front wheel drive 2 Door Cabriolet that was released to the Australian market on 8th January 2019 classified as a 8V MY20. The Audi A3 is regarded as a small built in Germany with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $48,600.
The Audi A3 is a front wheel drive 2 door with 4 seats, powered by a 2.0L Turbo 4 Cylinder engine that has 140 kW of power (at 4200 rpm) and 320 Nm of torque (at 1500 rpm) via a 7 Speed Auto S Tronic. Audi claims the A3 40 TFSI S LINE PLUS uses 6.1L/100km of premium unleaded petrol 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 902km per full tank.
The Audi A3 measures 1409mm (55.5 inches) in height, 4423mm (174.1 inches) in length, 1793mm (70.6 inches) in width with a 2594mm (102.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1630kg (3593.5 lbs) of unladen weight. The A3 40 TFSI S LINE PLUS comes standard with 225/40 R18 front tyres and 225/40 R18 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 2020 Audi A3 40 TFSI S LINE PLUS has a 116mm ground clearance with a 1500kg braked and 730kg unbraked towing capacity. It has a final gear ratio of 3.125.
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 WAUZZZ8VXKA123456.
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 Direct Fuel Injection |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 1984 |
| Size (L) | - |
| Induction | Turbo 4 Cylinder |
| Camshaft | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 16 |
| Power | 140kW |
| Power RPM | 4200 |
| Torque | 320Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 |
| Bore Stroke | 82.5x92.8 |
| Compression Ratio | 11.65 |
| Transmission | 7 Speed Auto S Tronic |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 3.125 |
| 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) | 6.1 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 7.8 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 5.2 |
| Tank Size (L) | 55 |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded petrol |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 140 |
| CO2 Urban | 176 |
| CO2 Extra Urban | 118 |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC |
| Tyre Front | 225/40 R18 |
| Tyre Rear | 225/40 R18 |
| Front Rim Size | 7.5x18 |
| Rear Rim Size | 7.5x18 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1409 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4423 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1793 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 116 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2594 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 10.9 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1630 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 2055 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 1500 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 730 |
| Compliance Plate Location | Pass Side Lower A-Pillar |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | Germany |
| Number of Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 4 |
| Service Interval KMs | 15 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | RHS - Front Suspension Tower |
| VIN Number | WAUZZZ8VXKA123456 |
| Warranty KMs | 999 |
| Warranty Months | 36 |
| Discontinued Date | 31/12/2020 |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | EURO 6 |