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2012 Audi A3 Ambition Pricing and Spec
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Ambition
Overview
The 2012 Audi A3 Ambition is a four-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 3rd October 2011 classified as a MK2. The Audi A3 is regarded as a Small Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $53,400 before on-road costs.
This Audi A3 is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that has 147 kW of power (at 5100 rpm) and 280 Nm of torque (at 1700 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. Audi claims the A3 Ambition uses 7.6L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 180g of CO2. It has a 55L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 724km per full tank
The Audi A3 measures 1423mm (56.0 inches) in height, 4292mm (169.0 inches) in length, 1765mm (69.5 inches) in width with a 2578mm (101.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1455kg (3207.7 lbs) of unladen weight. The A3 Ambition comes standard with 225/45 R17 front tyres and 225/45 R17 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
77.38 - 98.99 kW/t
70 kW/t
235.19 kW/t
Boot Space
260 litres
112 litres
455 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6.9 - 7.4 L/100km
4.7 L/100km
12.7 L/100km
Vehicle Range
743 - 797 km
496 km
1,383 km
Price
$52,150 - $59,950
$23,390
$189,135
Warranty (Years)
3 years
1 year
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
20,000 km
Unlimited
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Dimensions
4,292 mm
1,765 mm
1,423 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,292 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,765 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,423 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm |
| Load Capacity | 560 mm |
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Explore Audi A3 Features & Specs
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU4
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 180
Emission Control Level Australia Greenhouse Rating: 7.0
Emission Control Level Australia Overall Rating: 4.5
Emission Control Level Australia Air Pollution Rating: 8.5
Engine
Engine Liters: 2.0
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Cc: 1984
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Bore: 82.5
Engine Stroke: 92.8
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type Octane No: 98
Fuel Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 98
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 55
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 14.5
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 12.1
Computer
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
Computer Average Speed: yes
Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Display Screen Location: ?
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 7.6
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 31
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Miles Per Uk Gallon: 37
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Km Ll: 13.2
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Km: 724
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Miles: 450
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Mpg: 24
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban L100km: 10.0
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Mpg: 38
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway L100km: 6.2
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Miles Per Uk Gallon: 28
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Miles Per Uk Gallon: 46
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Km Ll: 10.0
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Km Ll: 16.1
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 7.6
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 6.7
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 236
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 147
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 147
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 200
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 280
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1700
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5100
Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
Drive Four Wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-Time
Drive Selection: Automatic
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Transmission Type: Manual
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
Transmission Manual Sequential: yes
Transmission Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (Dct)
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Transmission Automatic Mode: yes
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Power Steering
Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Multi Function: yes
Steering Wheel Sports: yes
Alternate Suspension
Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
Responsive Suspension
Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable: yes
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Rear Type: Multi-Link
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 225
Wheels Tire Front Width: 225
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 45
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 45
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: Y
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: Y
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Front Load Index: 91
Wheels Tire Rear Load Index: 91
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 17
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 17
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 7.5
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 7.5
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Platform Code: Pq35
Chrome Bright Trim
Chrome Bright Trim Exhaust Pipe: yes
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Painted
Rear Color: Painted
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 370
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 13.1
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 39.6
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 1120
Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: VDA
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 56.0
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1423
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2578
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 101.5
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 69.5
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1765
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 169.0
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4292
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1507
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 59.3
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1534
External Dimensions Front Track In: 60.4
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Ft: 35.1
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Mm: 10700
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 38.2
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 970
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 36.9
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 938
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1381
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 54.4
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1342
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 52.8
Doors
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Passenger Location: Rear Passenger
Doors Rear Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Driver Location: Rear Driver
Doors Rear Driver Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Doors Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Dusk Sensor: yes
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Paint
External Color: Black
Type: Gloss
Sunroof
Sunroof Front To Rear Location: Front To Rear
Sunroof Front To Rear Type: Glass
Sunroof Front To Rear Operation: Electric
Sunroof Front To Rear Sliding: yes
Sunroof Front To Rear Sunshade: yes
Sunroof Front To Rear Tilting: yes
Blind
Blind Rear Location: Rear
Blind Rear Type: Manual
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Indicator Lights: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Indicator Lights: yes
Headlight Cleaners
Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Rear View Mirror Camera
Rear View Mirror Camera Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Variable
Windshield Wipers Rain Sensor: yes
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3208
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1455
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 1800
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 3968
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 2015
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 4442
Tare Weight Kg: 1421
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System In Dash Cd: yes
System Cd Player Reads Mp3: yes
System Brand Name: Manufacturer'S Own
Connection To Ext Entertainment Devices
Connection External Aux Jack Front: yes
Disc Player
Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Disc Player Glove Box Location: Glove Box
Disc Player Glove Box Capacity: 6
Remote Audio Controls
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 10
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection: yes
Courtesy Lights
Courtesy Lights In Footwell: yes
Parking Assistance
Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
Parking Assistance Rear Type: Full Automatic Parking
Parking Distance System
Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location12v: Boot/Cargo
Smart Card Smart Key
Smart Card Smart Key Type: Manual
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
Crash Test Results
Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 4.0
Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20051220
Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: 1.6 3dr Hatch
Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: 1
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Type: Sports
Front Seat Driver Type: Sports
Front Seat Driver Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Driver Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
Front Seat Driver Height Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Height Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Reach Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Type: Electric
Front Seat Passenger Reach Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Reclining Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Reclining Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Seating Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Fixed
Seat Back Storage
Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
Seat Back Storage Front Type: Pocket
Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning Type: Fully-Auto
Aircon Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Digital Display: yes
Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Interior Monitoring: yes
Anti Theft Protection Peripheral: yes
Anti Theft Protection Remote Operation: yes
Anti Theft Protection Anti Lift: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Intermediate Service Distance Km: 15000
Intermediate Service Distance Miles: 9321
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