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    Audi A3 Base (2016) price & specs

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    1.4L Electric5D Hatchback6 SP MANUALFWD
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    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 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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    Power to Weight
    59.78 - 98.88 kW/t
    59.78 kW/t
    180.06 kW/t
    Boot Space
    280 - 425 litres
    280 litres
    605 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    1.6 - 6.5 L/100km
    1.6 L/100km
    9.2 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    846 - 1,282 km
    566 km
    1,368 km
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 - 2 years
    1 year
    4 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    6 months
    12 months

    Battery & Charging

    Max. battery kilowatt hour
    8.8 kWh
    8.8 kWh
    Vehicle Range (EV)
    50 km
    2 km
    50 km

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    Dimensions

    4,312 mm
    1,785 mm
    1,424 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,312 mm
    Overall Width1,785 mm
    Overall Height1,424 mm
    Wheelbase2,630 mm
    Load Capacity435 mm

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    Sales Data

    20242,375Total Sales
    20252,331Total Sales
    2026373YTD Sales

    Audi A3 Sales rolling 12-months#

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    Base

    1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD

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    Bluetooth

    Includes Music Streaming: yes
    Includes Phone Connection: yes

    Courtesy Lights

    Footwell Lights: yes

    Driver Modes

    Engine Mapping: yes
    Steering: yes

    Entertainment Display Screen

    Front DVD: yes
    Location: Front
    Front Screen Size (in): 7.0

    Navigational Systems

    Controls: Knobs/Touch Buttons
    Information Type: 3d And Voice
    Screen Size (in): 7.0

    Parking Assistance

    Location: Rear
    Rear Type: Full Automatic Parking

    Parking Distance System

    Location: Front
    Front Type: Sensor
    Location: Rear
    Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
    Location: Side
    Side Type: Sensor

    Power Outlet 12V

    Location (12V): Front

    Reading Lights

    Location: Front
    Location: Rear

    Smart Card/Smart Key

    Includes Keyless Entry: yes
    Includes Keyless Start: yes
    Type: Automatic

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Location: Passenger

    Voice Activating System

    Includes Audio Player: yes
    Includes Navigation System: yes
    Includes Phone: yes

    Compressor

    Compressor: Turbo

    Emission Control Level

    CO2 Level (Combined): 37
    Standard Met: EU6

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 74.5
    Engine (cc): 1395
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine Code: Cuk B
    Engine (L): 1.4
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 80.0
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam

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    Additional Fuel Types

    Premium Unleaded Fuel: Premium Unleaded

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Electric
    Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
    Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Other Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel Type: Electric

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 10.6
    Main Capacity (L): 40
    Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 8.8
    Main Type: Total

    Charging Information

    Mode 2 Amps: 10
    Mode 2 Duration: 5.00
    Mode 2 Scenario: Mode 2
    Mode 2 Voltage: 230
    Mode 4 amps (A): 16
    Mode 4 Duration: 2.50
    Mode 4 Scenario: Mode 4
    Mode 4 Voltage: 230

    Electric Motor

    Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (Nm): 330
    Motor 1 Number: 1

    Electric Power Source

    Battery (Ah): 44.0
    Battery Type: Lithium Ion
    Maximum Battery (kWh): 8.8
    Range (km): 50.00
    Range (miles): 31.07

    Hybrid Type

    Hybrid Type: Active Hybrid

    Computer

    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes

    Display Screen

    Screen Size (in): 7.0

    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 62.5
    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 1.6
    ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 177
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 147
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 1.6

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 7.6
    Max Speed On Electric Power Only (km/h): 130
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 222
    Maximum Speed (mph): 138

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 204
    Maximum Power hp/PS Electric Motor: 102
    Maximum Power (kW): 150
    Maximum Power kW Electric Motor: 75
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 350
    Maximum Torque Electric Motor (Nm): 330
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary

    Power Consumption

    Combined (kWh/100km): 11.8

    Secondary Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 150
    Maximum Power (kW): 110
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 250
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1500

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Front

    Transmission

    Automatic Mode: yes
    Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (Dct)
    Gear Change Paddles: yes
    Manual Sequential: yes
    Number of Speeds: 6
    Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
    Type: Manual

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Power Steering

    Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Leather Covered

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Multi-Link
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Tires

    Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 18
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
    Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
    Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 18
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
    Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5

    Body Style

    Body Type: Hatchback
    Local Body Type: Hatchback
    Platform Code: MQB
    Wheelbase Type: Short

    Spoiler

    Location: Roof

    Cargo Capacity

    Measurement Standard: VDA
    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 39.6
    Rear Seat Down (L): 1120
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 9.9
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 280

    External Dimensions

    Front Track (in): 60.7
    Front Track (mm): 1542
    Overall Height (in): 56.1
    Overall Height (mm): 1424
    Overall Length (in): 169.8
    Overall Length (mm): 4312
    Overall Width (in): 70.3
    Overall Width (mm): 1785
    Rear Track (in): 59.7
    Rear Track (mm): 1516
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 35.8
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10900
    Wheelbase (in): 103.5
    Wheelbase (mm): 2630

    Internal Dimensions

    Front Headroom (in): 38.9
    Front Headroom (mm): 987
    Rear Headroom (in): 37.7
    Rear Headroom (mm): 957
    Front Hip Room (in): 57.2
    Front Hip Room (mm): 1453
    Rear Hip Room (in): 56.0
    Rear Hip Room (mm): 1422
    Front Shoulder Room (in): 54.8
    Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1392
    Rear Shoulder Room (in): 52.9
    Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1344

    Doors

    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Driver
    Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Passenger
    Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged

    Rear Door

    Type: Lifting Gate

    Headlight Control

    Dusk Sensor: yes
    Height Adjustment: Automatic
    Internal Height Adjustment: yes

    Headlights

    High Beam Bulb Type: LED
    Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
    Lens Type: Complex Surface

    LED Lights

    Location: Day Time Running Lights
    Location: High Beam
    Location: Low Beam
    Location: Rear Lights

    Paint

    External Colour: Gray
    Type: Gloss

    Roof Rails

    Colour: Chrome/Silver

    Sunroof

    Front Sunroof Location: Front
    Front Sunroof Operation: Remote
    Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
    Front Sunroof Sunshade: yes
    Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
    Front Sunroof Type: Glass

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Electrically Foldable Mirrors

    Operation: Electric

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear

    Tinted Glass

    Location: Rear
    Rear Privacy Glass: yes
    Location: Side
    Side Privacy Glass: yes

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
    Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes

    Weights

    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2050
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4519
    Kerb Weight Inc Driver (kg): 1615
    Kerb Weight Inc Driver (lb): 3560
    Kerb Weight Includes Driver: yes
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1615
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3560

    Audio System

    CD Player Reads MP3: yes
    Colour Screen: yes
    Digital Media Card: yes
    Digital Radio: yes
    In-Dash CD: yes
    In-Dash DVD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    External Connections

    Aux Jack (Front): yes

    Remote Audio Controls

    Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 8
    Surround Sound: yes
    Upgraded Speakers: yes

    Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf

    Type: Rigid

    Luxury Trim

    Doors: Alloy Look
    Gear Selector: Leather
    Instrument Panel: Alloy Look

    Airbags

    Number of Airbags: 7

    Crash Test Results

    ANCAP Date Tested: 20130426
    ANCAP Overall: 5.00
    ANCAP Pedestrian: Acceptable
    ANCAP Standard: Ancap
    ANCAP Version Tested: Lhd 1.4 3 Door Hatch

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 3

    Knee Airbags

    Location: Driver

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Seat Position: Centre
    Center Type: 3-Point
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Side Airbag

    Location: Front

    Side Curtain Airbag

    Location: Front And Rear

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
    Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
    Driver Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Manual
    Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Tilt Type: Electric
    Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
    Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
    Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Manual
    Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Tilt Type: Electric
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    Main Seat Material: Leather

    Seating

    Capacity: 5
    Configuration: 2+3

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats
    Location: Rear Seats

    Air Conditioning

    Type: Fully-Auto
    Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2

    Secondary Ventilation Controls

    Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat

    Ventilation System

    Digital Display: yes

    Power Locks

    Operation: Card Key

    Intermediate Service

    Distance (km): 15000
    Distance (miles): 9321
    Period (Months): 12

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