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Audi A3 Sportback 40 Tfsi E S Line 5dr S Tronic [comfort+sound]

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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 drive select (Auto, Comfort, Dynamic, Efficiency and Individual) 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
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
Reversing camera 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
Bang and Olufsen premium sound system with 3D sound Entertainment
DAB Digital radio Entertainment
Acoustic glass windscreen Exterior Features
Aluminium window trim Exterior Features
Auto dimming frameless rear view mirror Exterior Features
Body colour exterior mirrors 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
Illuminated aluminium inserts front door sills with S logo Exterior Features
LED daytime running lights Exterior Features
Light and rain sensors Exterior Features
Privacy glass - dark tinted rear window, rear door and side windows Exterior Features
Rear electric windows Exterior Features
Rear side air outlets in grained matt black Exterior Features
Rear wiper Exterior Features
S line bumpers Exterior Features
S roof spoiler Exterior Features
12V socket and storage compartment in front centre console Interior Features
40/20/40 split folding rear seat bench with cupholder Interior Features
Black cloth headlining Interior Features
Dual zone electronic climate control Interior Features
Front and rear centre armrest in leather Interior Features
Front and rear headrests Interior Features
Front/rear floor mats Interior Features
Heated front seats Interior Features
Height and reach adjustable steering wheel Interior Features
Interior lighting - glove compartment light and right hand side Interior Features
Luggage compartment floor covering Interior Features
Manual boot compartment lid Interior Features
Manually adjustable front seats Interior Features
Seat side bolsters Interior Features
Stainless steel pedals and front footrest Interior Features
Tool kit Interior Features
Twin leather upholstery with front sports seats S embossed logo Interior Features
Aluminium interior elements pack - A3 Sportback Packs
S line styling pack - A3 Sportback Packs
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
3 pin 10 amp domestic charging cable Technical
Type 2 mode 3 32 amp charging cable Technical
Type 2 socket for AC charging Technical
Accent surfaces in the dashboard and centre console in platinum grey silk effect paint finish Trim
Dark spectrum aluminium inlays Trim
Tyre repair kit Wheels

Colour and Trim

Audi Exclusive - Custom
Metallic - Glacier white
Metallic - Mythos black
Metallic - Navarra blue
Metallic - Python yellow
Metallic - Tango red
Pearl - Daytona grey
Solid - Ibis white
Special solid - Turbo blue

Options

Audi matrix LED headlights, LED rear lights, dynamic front and rear indicators and headlight cleaning system
Ambient lighting in front and rear doors
Entry lights on the underside of the rear doors
Front and rear roof module including reading lights
Front footwell lights
Illuminated centre console storage
Illuminated vanity mirror
5 predefined colour profiles with additional interactive and 30 individual colour profiles controlled by the audi drive select modes
Multi-coloured ambient lighting in front and rear doors
Multi-coloured centre console storage compartment
Multi-coloured contour lighting in front and rear doors
Multi-coloured contour lighting switch panel
White entry lights on the underside of the rear doors
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
Adaptive cruise control with adaptive cruise assist
Camera based traffic sign recognition
Parking assist with parking system plus
Registration Fee On The Road 55 0
Delivery On The Road 550 110
Audi phone box with wireless charging Driver Convenience 120.8333 24.1667
Cruise control Driver Convenience 0 0
Lane change assistant with exit warning system and rear cross traffic alert Driver Convenience 425 85
Parking assist with parking system plus Driver Convenience 0 0
Audi exclusive paint Exterior Features 2000 400
Electric panoramic sunroof Exterior Features 879.1667 175.8333
High beam assist Exterior Features 83.3333 16.6667
LED headlights with LED rear lights and dynamic rear indicators Exterior Features 0 0
Metallic paint Exterior Features 479.1667 95.8333
Pearlescent paint Exterior Features 479.1667 95.8333
Solid paint Exterior Features 0 0
Special solid paint Exterior Features 479.1667 95.8333
Trailer hitch Exterior Features 641.6667 128.3333
3 spoke flat bottomed multifunction plus sports contour leather wrapped steering wheel with shift paddles Interior Features 95.8333 19.1667
3 spoke leather multifunction steering wheel with paddle shift Interior Features 0 0
4 way electrically adjustable lumbar support for driver and front passenger Interior Features 216.6667 43.3333
I-size and top tether child seat mounting for the outer rear seats 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
Driver assistance package - A3 Sportback Packs 1170.8333 234.1667
Extended ambient lighting pack - A3 Sportback Packs 91.6667 18.3333
LED interior lighting pack - A3 Sportback Packs 0 0
Matrix LED Exterior lighting Pack - A3 Packs 562.5 112.5
Storage pack - A3 Sportback Packs 145.8333 29.1667
Audi Exclusive - Custom Paintwork 2000 400
Metallic - Glacier white Paintwork 479.1667 95.8333
Metallic - Mythos black Paintwork 479.1667 95.8333
Metallic - Navarra blue Paintwork 479.1667 95.8333
Metallic - Python yellow Paintwork 479.1667 95.8333
Metallic - Tango red Paintwork 479.1667 95.8333
Pearl - Daytona grey Paintwork 479.1667 95.8333
Solid - Ibis white Paintwork 0 0
Special solid - Turbo blue Paintwork 479.1667 95.8333
Rear side airbags with head airbag system Safety 283.3333 56.6667
Standard suspension Technical 0 0
Twin leather - Black with rock grey stitching + front sport seats with S embossed logo Trim 0 0
Twin leather - Steel grey with anthracite stitching + front sports seats with S embossed logo Trim 0 0
18" 5 arm Dynamic alloy wheels Wheels 0 0
18" 5 spoke V style diamond cut alloy wheels Wheels 208.3333 41.6667

Technical

Battery Capacity in kWh Electric Vehicle Data 13
Battery Leased Electric Vehicle Data No
Battery Type Electric Vehicle Data Lithium-ion
Coupler/Connector Type Electric Vehicle Data Type 2
NEDC Electricity Consumption kWh/100 km Electric Vehicle Data Not Available
NEDC Maximum EV Range Miles Electric Vehicle Data Not Available
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage Electric Vehicle Data 100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years Electric Vehicle Data 8
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb Electric Vehicle Data 60
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - Max Electric Vehicle Data 60
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - Min Electric Vehicle Data 60
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb Electric Vehicle Data 37.3
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - Max Electric Vehicle Data 37.3
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - Min Electric Vehicle Data 37.3
HC+NOx Emissions - ICE Not Available
Particles Emissions - ICE Not Available
Standard Euro Emissions Emissions - ICE EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb Emissions - PHEV 29
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - Max Emissions - PHEV 30
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - Min Emissions - PHEV 29
Camshaft Engine and Drive Train DOHC
Catalytic Convertor Engine and Drive Train Yes
CC Engine and Drive Train 1395
Cylinder Layout Engine and Drive Train IN-LINE
Engine Code Engine and Drive Train 8YACPX
Engine Layout Engine and Drive Train FRONT TRANSVERSE
Fuel Delivery Engine and Drive Train TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Gears Engine and Drive Train 6 SPEED
Transmission Engine and Drive Train SEMI-AUTO
EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies Fuel Consumption - ICE No
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb Fuel Consumption - PHEV 1.2
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - Max Fuel Consumption - PHEV 1.2
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - Min Fuel Consumption - PHEV 1.2
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb Fuel Consumption - PHEV 235.4
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - Max Fuel Consumption - PHEV 235.4
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - Min Fuel Consumption - PHEV 235.4
Alternative Fuel Qualifying General Yes
Badge Engine CC General 1.4
Badge Power General 204
Based On ID General Not Available
Coin Description General TFSI e
Coin Series General S line [C+S]
Generation Mark General 4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07 General 28E
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection % General Not Available
NCAP Child Occupant Protection % General Not Available
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09 General Not Available
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 7.6
Engine Power - BHP Performance 204
Engine Power - KW Performance 150
Engine Power - RPM Performance 5000
Engine Torque - LBS.FT Performance 184
Engine Torque - MKG Performance 25.5
Engine Torque - NM Performance 250
Engine Torque - RPM Performance 1550
Top Speed Performance 141
Emissions Test Cycle Test Cycles WLTP
RDE Certification Level Test Cycles RDE 2
Alloys? Tyres Yes
Space Saver? Tyres No
Tyre Size Front Tyres 225/40 R18
Tyre Size Rear Tyres 225/40 R18
Tyre Size Spare Tyres TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style Tyres 5 ARM DYNAMIC
Wheel Type Tyres 18" ALLOY
Height Vehicle Dimensions 1430
Height (including roof rails) Vehicle Dimensions 1450
Length Vehicle Dimensions 4343
Wheelbase Vehicle Dimensions 2630
Width Vehicle Dimensions 1816
Width (including mirrors) Vehicle Dimensions 1984
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) Weight and Capacities 40
Gross Vehicle Weight Weight and Capacities 2065
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down) Weight and Capacities 1100
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up) Weight and Capacities 280
Max. Loading Weight Weight and Capacities 505
Max. Towing Weight - Braked Weight and Capacities 1700
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked Weight and Capacities 750
Minimum Kerbweight Weight and Capacities 1560
No. of Seats Weight and Capacities 5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb Weight and Capacities 11.1

Independent Review

Ten Second Review

The Audi A3 40 TFSIe plug-in hybrid makes some interesting numbers. It's claimed to return 282.5mpg, emit 31g/km of CO2 and get to 62mph in just 7.6 seconds. Real world economy is around a third of this number, and the asking price isn't inexpensive but this is a very complete piece of Ingolstadt engineering.

Background

It'll be interesting to see how long the Plug-in Hybrid era lasts. Some European governments say they're already looking to ban cars like these by 2035 - which seems a bit premature, particularly as PHEV tech is now really getting into gear. To an extent showcased in the premium compact hatch segment by this car, the Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSIe. As you might know if you ran an example of this variant's direct predecessor, the A3 e-tron, plug-in models of this kind have a history of providing fairly feeble levels of all-electric range. The 40 TFSIe though, has a much bigger lithium-ion battery than that old e-tron model could offer and the result is a far more usable 41 mile WLTP-rated level of range - for lower-spec variants at least (the larger 18-inch wheels of 'S line' trim drop that figure to 37 miles).

Driving Experience

Conventional A3 Sportbacks offer a degree of electrification but the mild hybrid lower order petrol versions of this car aren't proper hybrids. If you want an A3 that is, you'll need the PHEV model, almost certainly the '40 TFSIe' variant we look at here. This plug-in hybrid borrows its drivetrain from a PHEV segment pioneer, Volkswagen's Golf GTE, which means a 150PS 1.4-litre TSI petrol engine mated to a 6-speed DSG auto gearbox. The 85kW electric motor this package works with is mated to a 13kWh lithium-ion battery that when fully charged can offer a WLTP-rated all-electric driving range of up to 41 miles. And a (rather academic) all-electric top speed of up to 80mph. Rely primarily on petrol power and the 62mph sprint occupies just 7.6s en route to 141mph. If you want to go faster in an A3 PHEV, you can talk to your Audi Centre about an alternative '45 TFSIe S line Competition' variant with a combined system output of 245PS - the same as a Golf GTI. Otherwise, it's just like any other A3 Sportback to drive. 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.

Design and Build

The 40 TFSIe is offered in the five-door A3 Sportback body and doesn't look a whole lot different to any other Sportback. There's some subtle badging at the back and the charging point is typically Audi-slick. Inside up front, there's an immersive style of ergonomic design - in the way the air vents combine with the instrument binnacle and the manner in which the centre screen and the re-designed climate controls just below have been canted towards the driver. Much effort has gone in to visually emphasise the width and spaciousness of this cabin, most notably with precise horizontal lines and surfaces. And you're going to really like the quality and classy design on show here. There's also what Audi calls a 'new level' of digital technology, a 10.25-inch Virtual Cockpit instrument binnacle display standardised and working in concert with a 10.1-inch 'MMI Navigation plus' centre stack monitor. Audi claims that this MK4 A3 Sportback's 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, boot space falls from 380-litres in the standard model to just 280-litres in this one thanks to the battery pack beneath the floor.

Market and Model

The big issue for most buyers is whether they see this A3 40 TFSIe variant's £33,000 asking price as being justifiable when a 35 TDI 150PS diesel A3 Sportback model will typically cost around £4,000 less. That four grand would buy you a lot of black pump fuel. In terms of pure hard-headed finance, it's going to find it hard to justify sales against a diesel; in the short to medium term at least. 'Sport' and 'S line' versions of the A3 Sportback 40 TFSIe are factory fitted with 17-inch and 18-inch alloy wheels respectively, but as wheel size can bring about minor variations in the compact hatchback's electric-only driving range, customers have the option to go up or down in size depending on their preferences. Thus the 'S line' can be fitted with a 17-inch wheel as a no cost option so business users can still qualify for the six per cent BIK banding, The wheels are carefully controlled by a sophisticated multi-link suspension system combining refined ride comfort that complements the plug-in hybrid's hushed electric-only cruising with excellent stability and composure for occasions when the full 204PS output is put to good use on more challenging roads.

Cost of Ownership

With 17-inch wheels, the quoted WLTP stats for a 40 TFSIe model are a fantasy land combined cycle fuel figure of 282.5mpg and a CO2 reading of up to 31g/km. That latter stat means a Benefit-in-Kind tax rating of just 6% (or 10% if you specify 'S line' trim with the larger 18-inch wheels). In comparison to a conventional 35 TFSI model, that'll cut your BiK tax payments by as much as 75%. At the time of this test in Autumn 2020, that meant a £792 annual outlay for a typical tax payer running a 40 TFSIe 'Sport' model, as opposed to the £3,200 per year that he or she would have shelled out running the equivalent 35 TFSI Sport variant. Do the maths and you'll find that means a saving of almost £10,000 over four years for a 40% tax payer; you can see the attraction. The downside with this fourth generation A3's evolved PHEV technology is that the extra cells inevitably take a bit longer to charge - think 4-5 hours when using an AC wall box in your garage (rated at 3.6kW and above). Because this Plug-in variant's onboard charging capacity was, from launch, limited to just 2.9kW, hooking the car up to the kind of 7kW garage wallbox you'd use for a full-EV won't make this Audi charge any faster, but future model updates might change that.

Summary

Although the headline numbers of 282.5mpg, 31g/km of CO2 and a 0-62mph time of just 7.6 seconds make the Audi A3 40 TFSIe appear quite a game-changer, look behind the numbers and you'll find things not quite so clear cut. In fact, a counter perspective might well be that you're paying around £4,000 over the top of an A3 Sportback 35 TDI 150PS diesel and getting a car that's slower, drinks more fuel, carries less luggage, offers inferior touring range and once out of charge will drink much more fuel. Of course, the A3 40 TFSIe has other benefits. It can run in a pure EV mode and it feels a far more special piece of kit than a diesel hatch. Can you put a price on that? You can perhaps if you measure the savings you'll make in company car tax. And this model certainly scores as a car you can drive as an EV on short commutes to work, but which is capable of long weekend trips. As a technical showpiece, it's an intriguing thing. As a sales proposition though, you might need to scour the small print quite carefully.

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