2016 Audi A3 Base Pricing and Spec

Base
Overview
The 2016 Audi A3 Base is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 2nd November 2015. The Audi A3 is regarded as a Small Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $62,490 before on-road costs.
This Audi A3 uses a fully electric engine.
The Audi A3 measures 1424mm (56.1 inches) in height, 4312mm (169.8 inches) in length, 1785mm (70.3 inches) in width with a 2630mm (103.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1615kg (3560.5 lbs) of unladen weight. The A3 Base comes standard with 225/45 R17 front tyres and 225/45 R17 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,312 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,785 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,424 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm |
| Load Capacity | 435 mm |
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Explore Audi A3 Features & Specs
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection: yes
Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming: yes
Courtesy Lights
Courtesy Lights In Footwell: yes
Driver Modes
Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping: yes
Driver Modes Includes Steering: yes
Entertainment Display Screen
Ent Display Screen Front Screen Location: Front
Ent Display Screen Front Dvd: yes
Ent Display Screen Front Screen Size: 7.0
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 & Camera
Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
Parking Distance System Side Location: Side
Parking Distance System Side Type: Sensor
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Reading Lights
Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
Smart Card Smart Key
Smart Card Smart Key Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Smart Card Smart Key Includes Keyless Start: yes
Smart Card Smart Key Type: Automatic
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Driver Illuminated: yes
Voice Activating System
Voice Activating System Includes Phone: yes
Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System: yes
Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player: yes
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU6
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 37
Engine
Engine Liters: 1.4
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Cc: 1395
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Bore: 74.5
Engine Stroke: 80.0
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Engine Engine Code: Cuk B
Additional Fuel Types
Additional Fuel Types Premium Unleaded Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel
Fuel Type: Electric
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Electric
Fuel Other Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 40
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 10.6
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 8.8
Charging Information
Charging Information Mode2 Scenario: Mode 2
Charging Information Mode2 Voltage: 230
Charging Information Mode4 Scenario: Mode 4
Charging Information Mode2 Amps: 10
Charging Information Mode4 Duration: 2.50
Charging Information Mode2 Duration: 5.00
Charging Information Mode4 Voltage: 230
Charging Information Mode4 Amps: 16
Electric Motor
Electric Motor1 Motor Number: 1
Electric Motor1 Max Torque Motor Nm: 330
Electric Power Source
Electric Power Source Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Electric Power Source Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour: 8.8
Electric Power Source Battery Amp Hour: 44.0
Electric Power Source Range Km: 50.00
Electric Power Source Range Miles: 31.07
Hybrid Type
Hybrid Type: Active Hybrid
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 Size Inch: 7.0
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 1.6
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 147
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Miles Per Uk Gallon: 177
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Km Ll: 62.5
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 1.6
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 7.6
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 222
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 138
Performance Max Speed On Electric Power Only Km H: 130
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 150
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 204
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 350
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Power Maximum Power Kw Electric Motor: 75
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps Electric Motor: 102
Power Maximum Torque Nm Electric Motor: 330
Power Consumption
Power Consumption Combined Kwh100km: 11.8
Secondary Power
Secondary Power Maximum Power Kw: 110
Secondary Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 150
Secondary Power Maximum Torque Nm: 250
Secondary Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1500
Secondary Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Front
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
Transmission Gearchange Paddles: 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
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 Diameter: 18
Wheels Tire Rear Diameter: 18
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: MQB
Wheelbase Type: Short
Spoiler
Spoiler Roof Location: Roof
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 280
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 9.9
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: 56.1
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1424
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2630
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 103.5
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 70.3
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1785
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 169.8
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4312
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1516
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 59.7
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1542
External Dimensions Front Track In: 60.7
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Ft: 35.8
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Mm: 10900
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 38.9
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 987
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 37.7
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 957
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1392
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 54.8
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1344
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 52.9
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1453
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 57.2
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1422
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 56.0
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 Height Adjustment: Automatic
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: LED
Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: LED
Led Lights
Led Lights Day Time Running Lights Location: Day Time Running Lights
Led Lights Rear Lights Location: Rear Lights
Led Lights Low Beam Location: Low Beam
Led Lights High Beam Location: High Beam
Paint
External Color: Gray
Type: Gloss
Roof Rails
Roof Rails Colour: Chrome/Silver
Sunroof
Sunroof Front Location: Front
Sunroof Front Type: Glass
Sunroof Front Operation: Remote
Sunroof Front Sliding: yes
Sunroof Front Sunshade: yes
Sunroof Front Tilting: yes
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
Electrically Foldable Mirrors
Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Tinted Glass
Tinted Glass Rear Location: Rear
Tinted Glass Side Location: Side
Tinted Glass Rear Privacy Glass: yes
Tinted Glass Side Privacy Glass: yes
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
Windshield Wipers Rain Sensor: yes
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3560
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1615
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 2050
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 4519
Kerb Weight Includes Driver: yes
Kerb Weight Inc Driver Kg: 1615
Kerb Weight Inc Driver Lbs: 3560
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System In Dash Cd: yes
System Digital Radio: yes
System Cd Player Reads Mp3: yes
System Digital Media Card: yes
System In Dash Dvd: yes
System Colour Screen: yes
Connection To Ext Entertainment Devices
Connection External Aux Jack Front: yes
Remote Audio Controls
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 8
Speaker Upgraded Speakers: yes
Speaker Surround Sound: yes
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
Airbags
Number Of Airbags: 7
Crash Test Results
Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20130426
Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: Lhd 1.4 3 Door Hatch
Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: Acceptable
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
Knee Airbags
Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
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
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 Height Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Height Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Reach Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Reach Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Reclining Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Reclining Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Thigh Support Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Thigh Support Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Tilt Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Tilt Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Tilt Type: Electric
Front Seat Passenger Tilt Type: Electric
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Seating Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
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
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Intermediate Service Distance Km: 15000
Intermediate Service Distance Miles: 9321
Intermediate Service Period Months: 12
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