Audi A3 Base (2022) price & specs
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Overview
The 2022 Audi A3 Base is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 5th February 2022. The Audi A3 is regarded as a Small Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $46,900 before on-road costs.
This Audi A3 is powered by a 1.5L 4-cylinder engine that has 110 kW of power (at 5000 rpm) and 250 Nm of torque (at 1500 rpm) via a Seven-speed Automatic transmission. Audi claims the A3 Base uses 5.0L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 114g of CO2. It has a 50L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 1000km per full tank
The Audi A3 measures 1449mm (57.0 inches) in height, 4343mm (171.0 inches) in length, 1816mm (71.5 inches) in width with a 2636mm (103.8 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1320kg (2910.1 lbs) of unladen weight. The A3 Base comes standard with 225/40 R18 front tyres and 225/40 R18 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 60 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Dimensions
inc mirror: 1,984 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,343 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,816 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 1,984 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,449 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,636 mm |
| Load Capacity | 555 mm |
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Explore Audi A3 Features & Specs
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 1
Cylinder Shutdown
Number of Cylinders: 2
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 114
Standard Met: EU6
Energy Recuperation
Engine: yes
Engine
Bore Engine: 74.5
Engine (cc): 1498
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 1.5
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 85.9
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 95
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 13.2
Main Capacity (L): 50
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 11.0
Main Type: Total
Electric Motor
Motor 1 Type: Bisg Belt Integrated Starter Gen
Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (Nm): 50
Motor 1 Number: 1
Motor 1 Power Output (hp/PS): 12.2
Motor 1 Power Output Motor (kW): 9.0
Electric Power Source
Battery (Ah): 10.0
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Battery Voltage: 48
Maximum Battery (kWh): 0.5
Number of kWh Included: 0
Number of Months Subscription Included: 0
Hybrid Type
Hybrid Type: Mild Hybrid
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 10.1
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 10.3
Instrument Cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1000
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 621
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 20.0
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 5.0
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 57
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 47
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 5.0
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 8.4
Maximum Speed (km/h): 224
Maximum Speed (mph): 139
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 150
Maximum Power (kW): 110
Maximum Torque (Nm): 250
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1500
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
Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (Dct)
Gear Change Paddles: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Manual Sequential: yes
Number of Speeds: 7
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: 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: 40
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: 40
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): 18
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.0
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 18
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.0
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Platform Code: Mqb-Evo
Wheelbase Type: Short
Cargo Capacity
Measurement Standard: VDA
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 40.4
Rear Seat Down (L): 1145
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 11.5
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 325
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 61.2
Front Track (mm): 1554
Overall Height (in): 57.0
Overall Height (mm): 1449
Overall Length (in): 171.0
Overall Length (mm): 4343
Overall Width (in): 71.5
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 78.1
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 1984
Overall Width (mm): 1816
Rear Track (in): 60.0
Rear Track (mm): 1525
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 36.4
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11100
Wheelbase (in): 103.8
Wheelbase (mm): 2636
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 40.5
Front Headroom (mm): 1028
Rear Headroom (in): 37.6
Rear Headroom (mm): 955
Front Hip Room (in): 57.4
Front Hip Room (mm): 1459
Rear Hip Room (in): 56.1
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1425
Front Shoulder Room (in): 54.8
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1392
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 53.0
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1346
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
Auto Highbeam: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Fog Light Function: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Paint
External Colour: Black
Type: Gloss
Roof Rails
Colour: Chrome/Silver
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Remote
Front Sunroof Sunshade: yes
Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Privacy Glass
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1875
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4134
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1320
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2910
Tare Weight (kg): 1290
Audio System
Audio Player Reads MP3: yes
Colour Screen: yes
Digital Media Card: yes
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total Front USB Connections: 2
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Bluetooth
Includes Music Streaming: yes
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Media Control
Touch Screen: yes
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Wireless Connection: yes
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Other Months Subscription Included: 0
Over Air Updates
Type: Ota Updates
Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Semi-Auto Park, Perpendicular & Exit
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
Remote Services
Beep Flash: yes
Find My Car: yes
Geo Fencing: yes
Remote Lock Unlock: yes
Send Destination To Car: yes
Speed Alert: yes
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Type: Automatic
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 2
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
Virtual Assistant: Other
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
Doors: Alloy Look
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 6
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 89.00
ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 81.00
ANCAP Date Tested: 20200101
ANCAP Overall: 5.00
ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 68.00
ANCAP Rating Year: 2020
ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 73.00
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
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
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Maximum Speed For Operation (km/h): 250
Maximum Speed For Operation (mph): 155
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Buzzer: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor
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 Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Tilt Type: Electric
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
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 Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Tilt Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front 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
Heater Type: Combustion
Power Locks
Includes Power Windows: yes
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
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