Overview
The 2021 Audi A3 40 TFSI QUATTRO S LINE is an all wheel drive 4 Door Sportback that was released to the Australian market on 9th January 2021 classified as a 8Y MY22. The Audi A3 is regarded as a small from 40k built in Germany with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $46,600.
The Audi A3 is an all wheel drive 4 door with 5 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 QUATTRO S LINE uses 6.7L/100km of premium unleaded petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 154g of CO2. It has a 55L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 821km per full tank.
The Audi A3 measures 1449mm (57.0 inches) in height, 4343mm (171.0 inches) in length, 1816mm (71.5 inches) in width with a 2636mm (103.8 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1460kg (3218.7 lbs) of unladen weight. The A3 40 TFSI QUATTRO S LINE 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 2021 Audi A3 40 TFSI QUATTRO S LINE has a 120mm ground clearance with a 1600kg braked and 720kg unbraked towing capacity.
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 WAUZZZGY0MA005502.
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 | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 16 |
| Power | 140kW |
| Power RPM | 4200 |
| Torque | 320Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 |
| Bore Stroke | 74.5x85.9 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.50 |
| Transmission | 7 Speed Auto S Tronic |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 0.000 |
| Suspension Front | independant macpherson strut |
| Suspension Rear | multi-link system, independent |
| Steering Mechanism | ELECTRIC POWER STEERING |
| Drive | AWD |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 6.7 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Tank Size (L) | 55 |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded petrol |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 154 |
| CO2 Urban | - |
| CO2 Extra Urban | - |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC |
| Tyre Front | 225/40 R18 |
| Tyre Rear | 225/40 R18 |
| Front Rim Size | 8Jx18 |
| Rear Rim Size | 8Jx18 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1449 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4343 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1816 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 120 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2636 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 11.1 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1460 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | - |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 1600 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 720 |
| Compliance Plate Location | Pass Side Lower A-Pillar |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | Germany |
| Number of Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 15 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | RHS - Front Suspension Tower |
| VIN Number | WAUZZZGY0MA005502 |
| Warranty KMs | 999 |
| Warranty Months | 36 |
| Discontinued Date | - |
| ANCAP Rating | - |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | - |