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Audi A3 Sportback 30 Tfsi Technik 5dr S Tronic

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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 connect emergency call and service Driver Convenience
Audi smartphone interface Driver Convenience
Audi Virtual Cockpit - 10.25" digital and colour instrument cluster Driver Convenience
Automatic start/stop system with recuperation Driver Convenience
Bluetooth interface Driver Convenience
Collision avoidance assistant Driver Convenience
Cruise control Driver Convenience
Electromechanical power speed sensitive steering Driver Convenience
Lane departure warning system Driver Convenience
MMI Navigation Plus with high resolution 10.1" colour touch screen display Driver Convenience
Rear parking sensors Driver Convenience
Service indicator Driver Convenience
Trip computer Driver Convenience
Voice control system with natural language interaction Driver Convenience
2xUSB-C connection with data and charging functions Entertainment
6 passive loudspeakers Entertainment
DAB Digital radio Entertainment
Acoustic glass windscreen Exterior Features
Auto dimming frameless rear view mirror Exterior Features
Body colour front spoiler blade Exterior Features
Body colour roof spoiler Exterior Features
Electrically adjustable/heated/folding/dimming door mirrors with kerb view includes integrated LED indications + kerb view function for passenger side Exterior Features
Front electric windows Exterior Features
LED daytime running lights Exterior Features
LED headlights and halogen rear lights Exterior Features
Light and rain sensors Exterior Features
Radiator grille and frame in grained matt black and honeycomb look Exterior Features
Rear diffuser in grained matt black Exterior Features
Rear electric windows Exterior Features
Rear side air outlets in grained matt black Exterior Features
Rear window, rear door windows and rear side windows in clear glass Exterior Features
Rear wiper Exterior Features
Side air inlets in grained matt black Exterior Features
12V socket and storage compartment in front centre console Interior Features
3 spoke leather multifunction steering wheel with paddle shift Interior Features
60/40 split folding rear seat Interior Features
Front and rear headrests Interior Features
Front centre armrest Interior Features
Front/rear floor mats Interior Features
Height and reach adjustable steering wheel Interior Features
Interior lighting - Front and rear roof module including reading lights, glove compartment light and right hand side Interior Features
Luggage compartment floor covering Interior Features
Manual air conditioning Interior Features
Manual boot compartment lid Interior Features
Manually adjustable front seats Interior Features
Seat side bolsters Interior Features
Steel grey cloth headlining Interior Features
3x3 point rear seat belts Safety
Driver and front passenger airbag with passenger airbag deactivation Safety
Electronic Stabilisation Control (ESC) including ABS, ASR and EDL Safety
First aid kit with warning triangle and 2 safety vests Safety
Front side airbags with head airbags and interaction airbag Safety
Hill hold assist Safety
Pre-sense front with pedestrian and cyclist detection Safety
Seatbelt monitoring Safety
Tyre pressure loss indicator Safety
Anti theft alarm Security
Anti-theft wheel bolts Security
Electronically operated child lock Security
Immobiliser Security
Remote control central locking Security
Standard suspension Technical
Black decorative window trim Trim
Inlays with silk effect paint in platinum grey Trim
16" 5 double arm alloy wheels Wheels

Colour and Trim

Audi Exclusive - Custom
Metallic - Atoll blue
Metallic - Floret silver
Metallic - Glacier white
Metallic - Manhattan grey
Metallic - Mythos black
Metallic - Tango red
Solid - Brilliant black
Solid - Ibis white

Options

12V socket in luggage compartment
12V socket in rear centre console
Deluxe cup holder
LED luggage compartment lighting
Lockable glove compartment
Luggage securing net
Storage compartment on driver's side
Storage nets on the backs of the front seat backrests
Carbon rear spoiler and door mirrors
Registration Fee On The Road 55 0
Delivery On The Road 550 110
Twelve Months Road Tax On The Road 175 0
Aluminium roof rails Exterior Features 241.6667 48.3333
Audi exclusive paint Exterior Features 2000 400
Body colour exterior mirrors Exterior Features 0 0
High beam assist Exterior Features 83.3333 16.6667
Metallic paint Exterior Features 479.1667 95.8333
Solid paint Exterior Features 0 0
Trailer hitch Exterior Features 641.6667 128.3333
4 way electrically adjustable lumbar support for driver and front passenger Interior Features 216.6667 43.3333
Fabric upholstery Interior Features 66.6667 13.3333
I-size and top tether child seat mounting for the outer rear seats Interior Features 0 0
Index cloth upholstery Interior Features 0 0
ISOFIX Child seat anchors in front and i-size top tether for outer rear seats Interior Features 0 0
LED luggage compartment lighting Interior Features 0 0
Tool kit Interior Features 0 0
Carbon styling pack - A3 Sportback Packs 1612.5 322.5
Storage pack - A3 Sportback Packs 145.8333 29.1667
Audi Exclusive - Custom Paintwork 2000 400
Metallic - Atoll blue Paintwork 479.1667 95.8333
Metallic - Floret silver Paintwork 479.1667 95.8333
Metallic - Glacier white Paintwork 479.1667 95.8333
Metallic - Manhattan grey Paintwork 479.1667 95.8333
Metallic - Mythos black 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
Rear side airbags with head airbag system Safety 283.3333 56.6667
Fabric - Black/blue Trim 66.6667 13.3333
Fabric - Black/silver Trim 66.6667 13.3333
Index cloth - Black Trim 0 0
Space saving spare wheel with tool kit and jack Wheels 120.8333 24.1667
Tyre repair kit Wheels 0 0

Technical

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 116
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - Max Emissions - ICE 118
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - Min Emissions - ICE 116
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
Engine Code Engine and Drive Train 8YAAKG
Engine Layout Engine and Drive Train FRONT TRANSVERSE
Fuel Delivery Engine and Drive Train TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Gears Engine and Drive Train 7 SPEED
Transmission Engine and Drive Train SEMI-AUTO
EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies Fuel Consumption - ICE No
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb Fuel Consumption - ICE 5.1
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - Max Fuel Consumption - ICE 5.2
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - Min Fuel Consumption - ICE 5.1
WLTP - MPG - Comb Fuel Consumption - ICE 55.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - Max Fuel Consumption - ICE 54.3
WLTP - MPG - Comb - Min Fuel Consumption - ICE 55.4
Alternative Fuel Qualifying General No
Badge Engine CC General 1.0
Badge Power General 110
Based On ID General Not Available
Coin Description General TFSI
Coin Series General Technik
Generation Mark General 4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07 General 18E
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection % General 89
NCAP Child Occupant Protection % General 81
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09 General 5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection % General 68
NCAP Safety Assist % General 73
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 10.6
Engine Power - BHP Performance 110
Engine Power - KW Performance 81
Engine Power - RPM Performance 5500
Engine Torque - LBS.FT Performance 148
Engine Torque - MKG Performance 20.4
Engine Torque - NM Performance 200
Engine Torque - RPM Performance 2000
Top Speed Performance 127
Emissions Test Cycle Test Cycles WLTP
RDE Certification Level Test Cycles RDE 2
Alloys? Tyres Yes
Space Saver? Tyres No
Tyre Size Front Tyres 205/55 R16
Tyre Size Rear Tyres 205/55 R16
Tyre Size Spare Tyres TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style Tyres 5 DOUBLE ARM
Wheel Type Tyres 16" ALLOY
Height Vehicle Dimensions 1425
Height (including roof rails) Vehicle Dimensions 1449
Length Vehicle Dimensions 4343
Wheelbase Vehicle Dimensions 2636
Width Vehicle Dimensions 1816
Width (including mirrors) Vehicle Dimensions 1984
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) Weight and Capacities 45
Gross Vehicle Weight Weight and Capacities 1835
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down) Weight and Capacities 1200
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up) Weight and Capacities 380
Max. Loading Weight Weight and Capacities 555
Max. Towing Weight - Braked Weight and Capacities 1500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked Weight and Capacities 670
Minimum Kerbweight Weight and Capacities 1280
No. of Seats Weight and Capacities 5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb Weight and Capacities 11.1

Independent Review

Ten Second Review

The premium compact car. If that concept means anything to you, then it's the car we look at here, Audi's A3 Sportback, that might well come to mind. True to the brand's Vorsprung durch Technik philosophy, this model once again aims to set fresh standards, incorporating a completely digitalised interior and cutting-edge infotainment, plus more unique light signatures, powerful engines and a suite of innovative assistance systems enveloped in a completely redesigned, yet immediately recognisable body. The result is a car that should show you just how far things have recently progressed in this segment.

Background

The Audi A3 firmly established the premium compact class in 1996. Now, more than a quarter of a century further on, the fourth generation of this highly successful model is ready to make its mark. These days of course, this Audi faces strong competition, but back in 1996 when we first saw the A3 model line, the idea of being able to move a car up-market in class and appeal without increasing its size was new and rather different. Cynics dismissed it as a way of dressing up ordinary family hatches and charging a lot more for them. Customers though, loved the idea and by the time the second generation A3 arrived in 2003, BMW and Mercedes rivals had also arrived to swell the market. Initially, those two brands struggled to produce products good enough to overtake Audi and the result was that nearly a quarter of a million MK2 A3s were pounding global roads by the time the third generation model arrived in the Autumn of 2012. It sold for nearly eight years until this more cutting-edge MK4 model arrived.

Driving Experience

Everything about this car is designed to deliver on the concept of a Volkswagen Golf with just a touch more polish - and the driving experience it offers is no exception. If you're an A3 regular - or a graduate from a Golf - you'll find that this Audi now has even more of the mature drive dynamics you'll be looking for, helped by a fully digital at-the-wheel experience and the optional embellishment of hybrid power and self-driving tech. Differences with this MK4 design initially seem quite subtle, primarily centred around slightly sharper steering and handling that's now a little more responsive. That's thanks to a wider track and the introduction of a 'modular dynamic handling control system' that, based on steering movements, predictively co-ordinates interplay between all the car's dynamic systems - like a conductor with an orchestra - so the car can always be one step ahead of the drive inputs you want to make. As before, you'll need to avoid the lowest-powered petrol and diesel variants if you want the brand's suppler, more sophisticated multi-link rear suspension set-up. Ah yes, engines: they've evolved too: the two volume petrol units - a 110PS 1.0-litre three cylinder and the 150PS 1.5-litre four cylinder powerplant we tried - both get Audi's latest mild hybrid MHEV electrified tech, provided you order them with the 7-speed S tronic auto transmission that most A3 folk tend to want. That MHEV set-up sees an integrated 48-volt 'BAS' belt alternator starter-generator powers a 12-volt main electrical set-up in which a 48-volt compact lithium-ion battery in the boot stores energy harvested via a 'KERS' kinetic energy recovery system. If you don't care about Friends of the Earth, you can do better with the alternative conventional 30 TDI diesel model of course - which now develops 116PS using a larger, more efficient 2.0-litre unit with the brand's latest 'Twin Dosing' tech. There's also a 150PS 2.0-litre 35 TDI model option. The better eco-minded alternative though, is the 40 TFSIe Plug-in Hybrid, which mates a 150PS 1.4-litre TSI petrol engine to a 6-speed DSG auto gearbox, the combination working with an 85kW electric motor powered by a 13kWh lithium-ion battery which, when fully charged, can offer a WLTP-rated all-electric driving range of up to 41 miles. If you purely prioritise performance, you're more likely to be drawn to the S3 quattro hot hatch, which, as before, uses a 310PS 2.0-litre TFSI turbo petrol unit, which is now exclusively mated to S tronic paddleshift auto transmission.

Design and Build

Audi's given this MK4 model a more athletic stance and its concave flanks introduce a completely new element into the company's design philosophy. These days, there's no three-door A3 model, so the range is primarily based around the five-door Sportback body shape, which features heavily slanting C-pillars above the rear wheels and measures in at 4.34m in length, around 3cms longer than the previous model. The shoulder line tapers upward from the headlights to the rear lights. The front end is dominated by a wide, hexagonal Singleframe with a honeycomb grille, flanked by full-LED headlights that can be ordered with optional matrix technology. The biggest changes are reserved for the cockpit, which gains the digitalised 'black panel' technology lately introduced into most of the company's other models. A 10.1-inch centre-dash MMI touch display is standard and can be used to adjust the settings of the media selection, navigation, and extensive connect services. Also standard is the 10.25-inch 'Virtual Cockpit' digital instrument cluster we first saw offered as an option on the previous model. A larger 12.3-inch version of this display is also available. Audi claims that the slight dimensional exterior size increase benefits passengers directly and, sure enough, they get more elbow room at the front and rear and more shoulder room in the rear. Headroom in the front's better too - though only because the driver's seat has been positioned a little lower for a slightly sportier feel. Out back, the boot is much as before, offering a capacity of between 380 and 1,200-litres. The loading floor can be adjusted to different heights, and the rear shelf can be stored underneath it to save space.

Market and Model

As before, prices for A3 Sportback ownership sit primarily in the £25,000 to £35,000 bracket, though with more powerful variants, much more will be required. Technik, Sport, S line, Edition 1 and Vorsprung specifications are available. You will at least be getting plenty for your cash. The 'MIB 3'-generation MMI infotainment system has ten times more computing power than this set-up did in the previous model. MMI co-operates closely with the separate communication box, which performs all tasks relating to connectivity, including telephony and the LTE-compatible 'Audi connect services' package, plus of course it integrates a WiFi hotspot. Individual settings can be stored in up to six user profiles. They range from the seat position to the air conditioning settings, frequently selected navigation destinations, and frequently used media. Handwriting recognition (you can trace commands with your fingertip) and an advanced natural language voice control system also both feature. Audi has also upgraded its 'MMI navigation plus' sat nav system, which recognises the driver's preferences based on previous journeys, allowing the GPS software to generate suitable route suggestions. In doing so, it takes statistical experience values on time and traffic density into account, as well as real-time data on the traffic situation. Online radio and hybrid radio can also be installed upon request. The former provides access to online stations that are available worldwide, while the latter automatically switches between FM, DAB, and the online stream to ensure optimum reception at all times.

Cost of Ownership

Audi is continuing is electrification strategy in the premium compact class, hence the emphasis on the MHEV mild hybrid 1.5-litre 35 TFSI petrol S tronic model in this MK4 A3 Sportback model range. The figures suggest that this variant manages 50.4mpg, with a CO2 return of 128g/km of CO2. That compares well to the figures of the conventional version of this engine allied to a manual gearbox (48.7mpg and 132g/km). The 35 TDI diesel S tronic auto model manages 62.8mpg and 119g/km. Most A3 buyers will want the MHEV auto petrol model which uses the same sort of set-up we've already seen on larger Audi models. A 'BAS' belt alternator starter-generator that with this four cylinder engine, powers a 48-volt main electrical set-up in which a compact lithium-ion battery in the boot stores energy harvested via a 'KERS' kinetic energy recovery system. During braking, the 'BAS' package can recover up to 12kW of power and feed it back into the battery. If the driver takes their foot off the accelerator at speeds between 34 and 99mph, the mild hybrid system will recuperate energy, while the car rolls in idle or coasts with its engine automatically switched off for up to 40 seconds. The belt alternator starter-generator restarts the engine the next time the accelerator is depressed, and does so faster and more gently than a conventional starter. All of this you'll particularly notice at urban speeds where the engine start-stop system is cutting in and out. The start stop range begins at just under 14mph, so you'll often find the car coasting up to the end of a traffic queue, a traffic light or a level crossing. If you want a full-Hybrid, you'll need the 40 TFSIe Plug-in version, which offers 282.5mpg on the WLTP comnbined cycle and up to 31g/km of CO2.

Summary

In the search for a compact car that's also a premium purchase, there are probably more charismatic choices than this Audi A3. But we think there are few better ones. Light in bulk, heavy in technology, it's a logical evolution of a breed that's long been one of Britain's favourite company cars. This improved version might look little different at first glance but it'll feel so once you get to grips with the fresh digitalised cockpit with its two sophisticated screens. Otherwise, things are much as before - which means that there's lot's to like. If you're one of those still questioning the need for a premium peoples' hatch, then in this Audi, you have your answer. From the outside, it's as home in Belgravia as it is in Brixton. But the interior is where this design really strides apart. You could be in a luxury car. And of course, in many ways, you are. By pioneering the premium compact hatch segment with original versions of this model, Audi has in many ways redefined the meaning of automotive luxury, democratising it without the desirability being diluted. Other brands claim to have done the same of course and many have used a few more visual or dynamic fireworks to grab the attention. Ingolstadt though, doesn't think this A3 needs them and legions of loyal global buyers seem to agree. Cool, class-less and clever, it remains desirably definitive.

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