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Audi A3 Sportback 30 Tfsi 116 Sport 5dr

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Disclaimer: The Standard Equipment, Colour and Trim, Options and Technical Data shown below is provided by a 3rd party. We therefore encourage you to check this information at the manufacturer's website before you place an order. E&OE.

Standard Equipment

Audi drive select Driver Convenience
Audi smartphone interface Driver Convenience
Automatic start/stop system Driver Convenience
Colour driver's information system display Driver Convenience
Electro - mechanical power assisted steering Driver Convenience
Mobile telephone preparation - bluetooth interface Driver Convenience
SD card based MMI navigation Driver Convenience
Service interval indicator Driver Convenience
Speed limit display Driver Convenience
Voice control system Driver Convenience
Voice recognition for navigation system Driver Convenience
2 USB interfaces and Aux-In jack Entertainment
Audi music interface Entertainment
CD player Entertainment
DAB Digital radio Entertainment
MMI radio plus with 7" colour MMI screen and MMI controller Entertainment
Online entertainment Entertainment
Aluminium window trim Exterior Features
Auto dimming interior rear view mirror Exterior Features
Body colour bumpers Exterior Features
Body colour door mirrors Exterior Features
Body colour roof spoiler with aerodynamic inserts in high gloss black Exterior Features
Chrome exhaust tailpipes Exterior Features
Electric front windows Exterior Features
Electric rear windows Exterior Features
Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors with integrated LED side indicators Exterior Features
Heated windscreen washer jets Exterior Features
Light and rain sensors Exterior Features
Matt black radiator grille Exterior Features
Rear wiper Exterior Features
Sport specific side air inlet grille and diffuser insert Exterior Features
Xenon headlights with LED Daytime running light Exterior Features
3 adjustable rear headrests Interior Features
3 spoke leather multifunction sports steering wheel Interior Features
60/40 split folding rear seat Interior Features
Adjustable front centre armrest Interior Features
Aluminium door sill trims Interior Features
Dual zone electronic climate control Interior Features
Front and rear interior lights with delay Interior Features
Front/rear floor mats Interior Features
Height and reach adjustable steering wheel Interior Features
Isofix child seat preparation for front passenger/outer rear seats inc passenger airbag deactivation including top tether Interior Features
Lashing point in luggage compartment Interior Features
Manual height adjustable front seats Interior Features
Rock grey headlining Interior Features
Storage compartments in doors side trims, centre console and under front drivers seat Interior Features
Tool kit Interior Features
Interior light pack - A3 Hatchback/Sportback/Cabriolet Packs
Non smoking pack - A3 Packs
Storage and luggage pack - A3/RS3 Packs
3 point seatbelts on all seats Safety
ABS/EBD Safety
Active bonnet Safety
Active front headrests Safety
Airbags - front driver/passenger, front & rear side, curtain, drivers knee Safety
ASR Safety
EDL Safety
Electromechanical parking brake Safety
ESC - Electronic Stability Control + traction control Safety
Front passenger airbag deactivation Safety
Hill hold assist Safety
Manual rear child locks Safety
Multi-Collision braking Safety
Seatbelt warning Safety
Tyre pressure warning Safety
Warning triangle and first aid kit Safety
Anti theft alarm Security
Anti-theft wheel bolts Security
Remote control central locking Security
Thatcham category 1 alarm + immobiliser Security
Dynamic suspension Technical
Aluminium air vent surrounds Trim
Aluminium mistral silver inlay Trim
Aluminium trim elements Trim
Tyre repair kit Wheels

Colour and Trim

Audi Exclusive - Custom
Metallic - Cosmos blue
Metallic - Floret silver
Metallic - Glacier white
Metallic - Monsoon grey
Metallic - Mythos black
Metallic - Nano grey
Metallic - Tango red
Solid - Brilliant black
Solid - Ibis white

Options

Audi parking system plus - acoustic and visual park assist system for front and rear
Bang + Olufsen sound system
Heated front seats
Active pedestrian safety system
Adaptive cruise control with Stop and Go
Audi active lane assist
Audi parking system plus - acoustic and visual park assist system for front and rear
Audi pre sense basic
Audi side assist
High beam assist
Pre sense front
Active pedestrian safety system
Adaptive cruise control with Stop and Go
Audi active lane assist
Audi parking system plus - acoustic and visual park assist system for front and rear
Audi pre sense basic
Audi side assist
Bang + Olufsen advanced sound system
Heated front seats
High beam assist
Pre sense front
Registration Fee On The Road 55 0
Delivery On The Road 550 110
Twelve Months Road Tax On The Road 215 0
Cruise control Driver Convenience 0 0
Rear parking sensors Driver Convenience 0 0
8 speakers Entertainment 0 0
Audi exclusive paint Exterior Features 2000 400
Auto dimming and folding door mirrors Exterior Features 229.1667 45.8333
Electric folding towbar Exterior Features 708.3333 141.6667
Electric panoramic glass sunroof with sunblind and auto-closure function Exterior Features 1083.3333 216.6667
Metallic paint Exterior Features 479.1667 95.8333
Privacy glass - dark tinted rear and rear side windows from B-pillar backwards Exterior Features 312.5 62.5
Solid paint Exterior Features 0 0
Alcantara/Leather upholstery with front sports seats Interior Features 833.3333 166.6667
Milano leather upholstery with front sports seats Interior Features 1000 200
Twin leather upholstery with front sport seats Interior Features 0 0
Comfort and sound pack - A3 Packs 829.1667 165.8333
Driver assistance pack - A3 Sportback Packs 1283.3333 256.6667
Driver assistance pack when bought with comfort and sound pack - A3 Sportback Packs 1862.5 372.5
Audi Exclusive - Custom Paintwork 2000 400
Metallic - Cosmos blue Paintwork 479.1667 95.8333
Metallic - Floret silver Paintwork 479.1667 95.8333
Metallic - Glacier white Paintwork 479.1667 95.8333
Metallic - Monsoon grey Paintwork 479.1667 95.8333
Metallic - Mythos black Paintwork 479.1667 95.8333
Metallic - Nano grey Paintwork 479.1667 95.8333
Metallic - Tango red Paintwork 479.1667 95.8333
Solid - Brilliant black Paintwork 0 0
Solid - Ibis white Paintwork 0 0
Alcantara/leather - Black + front sports seats Trim 833.3333 166.6667
Alcantara/leather - Rock grey with black stitching + front sports seats Trim 833.3333 166.6667
Milano leather - Black + front sports seats Trim 1000 200
Milano leather - Chestnut brown with black stitching + front sport seats Trim 1000 200
Milano leather - Rock grey with black stitching + front sports seats Trim 1000 200
Twin leather - Black + sport seats Trim 0 0
Twin leather - Chestnut Brown with black stitching + front sport seats Trim 0 0
Twin leather - Rock grey with black stitching + front sport seats Trim 0 0
17" 5 Arm design alloy wheels Wheels 0 0
17" 5 twin spoke alloy wheels Wheels 208.3333 41.6667

Technical

CO2 (g/km) Emissions - ICE 114
HC+NOx Emissions - ICE Not Available
Particles Emissions - ICE Not Available
Standard Euro Emissions Emissions - ICE EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb Emissions - ICE 133
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - Max Emissions - ICE 136
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - Min Emissions - ICE 132
Camshaft Engine and Drive Train DOHC
Catalytic Convertor Engine and Drive Train Yes
CC Engine and Drive Train 999
Cylinder Layout Engine and Drive Train IN-LINE
Cylinders Engine and Drive Train 3
Engine Code Engine and Drive Train 8VFBNC
Engine Layout Engine and Drive Train FRONT TRANSVERSE
Fuel Delivery Engine and Drive Train TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Gears Engine and Drive Train 6 SPEED
Number of Valves Engine and Drive Train 12
Transmission Engine and Drive Train MANUAL
EC Combined (mpg) Fuel Consumption - ICE 55.4
EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies Fuel Consumption - ICE Yes
EC Extra Urban (mpg) Fuel Consumption - ICE 61.4
EC Urban (mpg) Fuel Consumption - ICE 47.1
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb Fuel Consumption - ICE 5.9
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - Max Fuel Consumption - ICE 6
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - Min Fuel Consumption - ICE 5.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb Fuel Consumption - ICE 47.9
WLTP - MPG - Comb - Max Fuel Consumption - ICE 47.1
WLTP - MPG - Comb - Min Fuel Consumption - ICE 48.7
Alternative Fuel Qualifying General No
Badge Engine CC General 1.0
Badge Power General 116
Based On ID General Not Available
Coin Description General TFSI
Coin Series General Sport
Generation Mark General 3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07 General 19E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years General 12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years General 3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection % General Not Available
NCAP Child Occupant Protection % General Not Available
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09 General 5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection % General Not Available
NCAP Safety Assist % General Not Available
Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern? General No
Special Edition General No
Special Order General No
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage General 60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years General 3
Vehicle Homologation Class General M1
0 to 62 mph (secs) Performance 9.9
Engine Power - BHP Performance 116
Engine Power - KW Performance 85
Engine Power - RPM Performance 5000
Engine Torque - LBS.FT Performance 148
Engine Torque - MKG Performance 20.4
Engine Torque - NM Performance 200
Engine Torque - RPM Performance 1500
Top Speed Performance 128
Emissions Test Cycle Test Cycles Second Act
Alloys? Tyres Yes
Space Saver? Tyres No
Tyre Size Front Tyres 225/45 R17
Tyre Size Rear Tyres 225/45 R17
Tyre Size Spare Tyres TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style Tyres 5 ARM DESIGN
Wheel Type Tyres 17" ALLOY
Height Vehicle Dimensions 1426
Length Vehicle Dimensions 4313
Wheelbase Vehicle Dimensions 2637
Width Vehicle Dimensions 1785
Width (including mirrors) Vehicle Dimensions 1966
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) Weight and Capacities 50
Gross Vehicle Weight Weight and Capacities 1770
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down) Weight and Capacities 1220
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up) Weight and Capacities 380
Max. Loading Weight Weight and Capacities 580
Max. Roof Load Weight and Capacities 75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked Weight and Capacities 1500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked Weight and Capacities 630
Minimum Kerbweight Weight and Capacities 1190
No. of Seats Weight and Capacities 5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb Weight and Capacities 10.9

Independent Review

Ten Second Review

The Sportback. It's Audi-speak for 'five doors', the configuration in which most versions of Audi's third generation A3 family hatch were sold. This MK3 'Type 8V' model was first launched in 2013 but substantially updated in 2016 with greater efficiency and technology. It's the updated post-2016 MK3 A3 Sportback variant we look at here as a used buy. Sure, for the same money, you could consider buying a bigger car from a lesser brand, but after trying this one, Audi hopes that you won't want to.

Background

5dr Hatch (1.0 TFSI, 1.4 TFSI, 1.5 TFSI, 2.0 TFSI, 2.5 TFSI petrol / 1.6 TDI, 2.0 TDI) [SE, Sport, S line,S3, RS 3])

Driving Experience

Brand Loyalty. It's hard to put a price on it. Hard at least, if you're a consumer. Audi though, has no such qualms and has always confidently pitched this car, the A3 Sportback, as the priciest but also the most desirable of all the compact family hatches that the Volkswagen Group sells. There's a reason for this, just as there's a reason why Audi brand loyalty saw a huge proportion of buyers for this car being customers who were satisfied with its predecessor. Explain to these people that the same technology could be theirs for several thousand less in a Skoda Octavia and you'll be met with looks of puzzlement wondering why such a fact could be relevant. Though there was a five-door version of the original first generation Audi A3, a body style introduced to the range in 1996, this part of the line-up only gained the 'Sportback' tag in second generation form in 2004 when five-door A3 motoring was repositioned for a slightly more mature, slightly more up-market audience. This third generation 'Type 8V'-series A3 range continued that trend from its launch in 2012, Audi's argument that this Sportback version was more than just a three-door A3 with a couple of extra doors supported by this five-door model's use of a longer wheelbase. Of more importance though, is the question of whether this is more of a desirable premium compact hatch than five-door versions of its two arch-rivals in this segment, BMW's 1 Series and the Mercedes A-Class. By 2015, with far-reaching recent changes having enhanced the appeal of both these rivals, Audi knew it was imperative to keep the appeal of this A3 fresh and up to the minute. Hence a package of revisions announced in the Summer of 2016 that created the much improved third generation A3 Sportback model we're going to look at here as a potential used buy. The volume 1.4 TFSI petrol engine was replaced by a 1.5 TFSI unit in 2017, the same year that Audi launched an updated version of the top RS 3 hot hatch variant, with power uprated to 400PS. This A3 range in this updated MK3 form sold until the end of 2019, when it was replaced by an all-new fourth generation design.

Design and Build

As was Audi's intention, this five-door A3 Sportback looks a little more mature and grown-up than its three-door counterpart. The post-2016-era changes made to this revised 'Type 8V' model are primarily focused on the front end, where the familiar Singleframe grille was made wider and more sharply contoured. The headlamps that flanked it we also restyled to be flatter and more distinctive than before, with more modern xenon lighting replacing the old halogen units. Take a seat inside and the cabin quality you'll find there really sets this car apart at its price point amongst models from this era, with a really premium feeling of quality and class. The defining feature of the dash remains the prominent four air vents, styled to look like miniature jet engines and made up of no fewer than thirty individual parts including bright metal outer rings that are shaped for perfect grip. The two central vents sit above a smarter panel of ventilation controls that gained a piano black finish as part of the mid-life update, plus there was a restyled three-spoke leather-trimmed steering wheel. It's what you can view through this though, that probably represented the greatest change made as part of the 2016 package of update improvements - the optional 'Audi Virtual Cockpit'. Original buyers had to pay extra for this but if you find a car that has it, you'll get yourself a real cabin talking point, the set-up replacing the entire instrument binnacle with a 12.3-inch colour TFT screen that's fully digital and customisable, with smart 3D graphics and highly detailed effects. Anything this set-up can't tell you will almost certainly be covered by the slimline MMI infotainment display that glides out from the top of the dashboard to deal with audio, informational and phone-orientated functions you can prompt via a chrome-edged rotary controller in front of the gearstick. The retracting screen is 7-inches in size across the range and with these updated models, works with the useful 'Audi smartphone interface' that, through 'Apple Car Play' and 'Android Auto' smartphone connectivity, allows everything you access on your handset to be duplicated onto the slide-out monitor. If you're going to be regularly using the rear compartment in your A3, you really need to have opted for this Sportback bodystyle, not only because of its two extra doors but also because this variant sits on a wheelbase that's 35mm longer than the three-door. As for the boot, well it's 380-litres if you go for this slightly lengthier Sportback variant (as opposed to 365-litres with a three-door A3).

Market and Model

A3s hold onto their value pretty well. For this facelifted post-2016 Type 8V model, prices start at around £10,800 for a base 1.0 TFSI variant with base 'SE' trim, with pricing rising to around £14,600 for a later '18-era car. Mid-range 'Sport Nav' trim is only around £800 more. You'll need around £2,800 more for sporty 'S line'-spec. For the 1.5 TFSI model, prices start at around £12,450 on a '16-plate with 'SE' trim, rising to around £15,800 for a later '18-era car. The 2.0 TFSI variant prices from around £18,900 on an '18-plate with 'Sport' trim, with values rising to around £22,500 for a '19-plate car. What about a diesel? Well the 1.6 TDI variant prices from around £10,300 with 'SE' trim on a '16-plate, with values rising to around £12,300 for a later '17-plate car. For a 2.0 TDI, think of paying in the £11-13,000 bracket for a '16-'17-plate model with 'SE' trim.

Cost of Ownership

Most owners in our survey seemed happy. The most reported faults related to problems with the alarm system and the central locking. And issues with rattly interior trim and non-engine electricals. Look out for bodywork scrapes and kerb damage to larger-spec alloy wheels. We've had some reports of issues with wear to the side bolsters of the leather seats, as well as squeaking front brake pads, so it's worth looking out for both of those. There were a few issues with the car's infotainment system, with phones not connecting properly and flickering screens being the main problem. Rattling parcel shelves and buzzing interior trims were also reported. The DSG automatic gearbox should be checked to make sure it's had a regular oil and filter change, as should the quattro four-wheel-drive system. Many A3s will have been company or lease cars and, as a result, you should check the condition of the bodywork carefully. The high-quality fit and finish of an A3 also makes it an ideal candidate for clocking, so ensure the history is absolutely verified. There were two manufacturer recalls on the A3 in this period. Check that any necessary remedial work has been carried out on affected cars. On some A3s produced in August 2017, there was a problem with the rear hub carrier not being manufactured to the correct standard, so in extreme circumstances, the car could lose a rear wheel. A recall was issued to replace the carriers on affected cars. Poor welds attaching the rear head restraint to the rear backrest of some A3s made between May and September 2018 posed a safety issue. Affected cars had to have the whole backrest replaced.

Summary

(approx based on a 2016 A3 2.0 TDI 150PS - Ex Vat) An air filter costs in the £10-£19 bracket. An oil filter costs in the £7-£11 bracket. A fuel filter is around £13-£29. Front brake pads sit in the £27 to £63 bracket for a set; for a rear set, it's in the £32 to £54 bracket. Front brake discs sit in the £50-£72 bracket; for a rear pair, you're looking at the £48-£80 bracket. A thermostat costs around £13-£30 and a water pump is around £102. A radiator is around £150. And a starter motor is in the £110-£160 bracket.

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