2013 Audi S3 Base Pricing and Spec

Base
Overview
The 2013 Audi S3 Base is a four-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 2nd October 2012. The Audi S3 is regarded as a Small Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $71,200 before on-road costs.
This Audi S3 is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that has 188 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 330 Nm of torque (at 2500 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. Audi claims the S3 Base uses 8.3L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 198g of CO2. It has a 60L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 723km per full tank
The Audi S3 measures 1402mm (55.2 inches) in height, 4302mm (169.4 inches) in length, 1765mm (69.5 inches) in width with a 2578mm (101.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1552kg (3421.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The S3 Base comes standard with 225/40 R18 front tyres and 225/40 R18 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,302 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,765 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,402 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm |
| Load Capacity | 523 mm |
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Explore Audi S3 Features & Specs
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU4
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 198
Emission Control Level Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.0
Emission Control Level Australia Overall Rating: 3.5
Emission Control Level Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.5
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: 60
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 15.9
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 13.2
Computer
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
Computer Average Speed: yes
Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 8.3
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 28
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Miles Per Uk Gallon: 34
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Km Ll: 12.0
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Km: 723
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Miles: 449
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Mpg: 21
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban L100km: 11.0
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Mpg: 35
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway L100km: 6.8
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Miles Per Uk Gallon: 26
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Miles Per Uk Gallon: 42
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Km Ll: 9.1
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Km Ll: 14.7
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 8.3
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 5.6
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 250
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 155
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 188
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 256
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 330
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2500
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
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: 4
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: 40
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 40
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: Y
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: Y
Wheels Tire Front Type: Extra Load
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Extra Load
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 18
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 18
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
Spoiler
Spoiler Roof Location: Roof
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Painted
Rear Color: Painted
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 302
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 10.7
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 36.4
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 1032
Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: VDA
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 55.2
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1402
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: 169.4
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4302
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1506
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 59.3
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1522
External Dimensions Front Track In: 59.9
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: 39.3
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: Unlimited
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: Bi-Xenon
Led Lights
Led Lights Day Time Running Lights Location: Day Time Running Lights
Paint
External Color: Black
Type: Gloss
Roof Rails
Roof Rails Colour: Chrome/Silver
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: Alloy
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Alloy
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
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
Rear View Mirror Camera
Rear View Mirror Camera Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
Windshield Wipers Rain Sensor: yes
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3422
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1552
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 1500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 3307
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 2075
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 4575
Tare Weight Kg: 1515
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Disc Autochanger: yes
System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
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 Capacity: 6
Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Disc Player Glove Box Location: Glove Box
Disc Player Glove Box Capacity: 6
Disc Player Dashboard Media Type: CD
Remote Audio Controls
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 8
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection: 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
Smart Card Smart Key
Smart Card Smart Key Type: Manual
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
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Doors: Piano Black
Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Piano Black
Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
Crash Test Results
Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
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 Passenger Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Driver Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Driver Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
Front Seat Passenger 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 Passenger Lumbar Type: Electric
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 Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Seating Configuration: 2+3
Below Seat Storage
Below Seat Storage Driver Location: Driver
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
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Intermediate Service Distance Km: 15000
Intermediate Service Distance Miles: 9321
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