Specifications
1 Top track speed is electronically limited in the U.S. Always obey all speed and trac laws. 2 Delayed availability. 3 EPA estimates. Your mileage will vary and depends on several factors, including your driving habits and vehicle condition.
See www.fueleconomy.gov for details.
Technical Specifications
Standard —— Not applicable NA Information not available at time of printing
Engineering
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Performance
A3 1.8T A3 2.0T A3 TDI®
Engine type Four-cylinder Four-cylinder Four-cylinder
Engine block/Cylinder head Cast-iron/Aluminum-alloy Cast-iron/Aluminum-alloy Cast-iron/Aluminum-alloy
Displacement (cc)/Bore and stroke (mm) 1,798/82.5 x 84.1 1,984/82.5 x 92.8 1,968/81.0 x 95.5
Horsepower (@ rpm) 170 @ 4,500–6,200 220 @ 4,500–6,200 150 @ 3,500–4,000
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) 200 @ 1,600–4,000 258 @ 1,600–4,400 236 @ 1,750–3,000
Compression ratio 9.6:1 9.6:1 16.2:1
Valvetrain 16-valve DOHC
16-valve DOHC with valvelift
system
16-valve DOHC
Induction/Fuel injection Turbocharged/TFSI® Turbocharged/TFSI® Turbocharged/TDI®
Acceleration, Sedan (0–60 mph) 7.2 seconds 5.8 seconds 8.1 seconds
Acceleration, Cabriolet (0–60 mph) NA NA ——
Top track speed
1
130 mph 130 mph 13O mph
Transmission
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Drivetrain
Six-speed Audi S tronic® dual-clutch transmission with front-wheel drive
(Gear ratios: 1st: 3.462, 2nd: 2.050, 3rd: 1.300, 4th: 0.902, 5th: 0.914,
6th: 0.756, Reverse: 3.989, Final drive: 1st–4th, 4.118, 5th–6th, 3.045)
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Six-speed Audi S tronic® dual-clutch transmission with Audi quattro® all-wheel drive
(Gear ratios: 1st: 2.923, 2nd: 1.792, 3rd: 1.143, 4th: 0.778, 5th: 0.800,
6th: 0.639, Reverse: 3.264, Final drive: 1st–4th, 4.769, 5th–6th, 3.444)
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Body
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Suspension
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Chassis
Audi ultra® lightweight technology —fully galvanized steel unibody with aluminum
hood, front subframe and multistep anti-corrosion protection
MacPherson strut front suspension
Four-link rear suspension
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Torsion-beam rear suspension —— ——
Sport suspension calibration (Premium plus and Prestige)
2
Available Available Available
Ventilated front disc/Solid rear disc brakes (in) 12.3/10.7 12.3/10.7 NA
Electromechanical power steering system
Steering ratio 15.3:1 15.3:1 NA
Turning diameter, curb-to-curb (ft) 36.1 36.1 NA
Exterior measurements
A3 1.8T A3 2.0T A3 TDI®
Wheelbase (in) 103.8 103.8 NA
Length (in) 175.4 175.4 NA
Height, Sedan (in) 55.7 55.7 NA
Height, Cabriolet (in) NA NA ——
Overall width with mirrors (in) 77.2 77.2 77.2
Track, front/rear (in) 61.2/60.1 61.2/60.1 NA
Curb weight, Sedan (lb) 3,175 3,362 NA
Curb weight, Cabriolet (lb) NA NA ——
Drag coecient, Sedan (Cw) .30 .30 NA
Drag coecient, Cabriolet (Cw) NA NA ——
Interior measurements
Head room with sunshade, Sedan (in, front/rear) 36.5/36.1 36.5/36.1 NA
Head room, Cabriolet (in, front/rear) NA NA ——
Leg room, Sedan (in, front/rear) 41.2/35.1 41.2/35.1 NA
Leg room, Cabriolet (in, front/rear) NA NA ——
Shoulder room, Sedan (in, front/rear) 54.8/53.0 54.8/53.0 NA
Shoulder room, Cabriolet (in, front/rear) NA NA ——
Cargo volume, Sedan (cu ft) 12.3 10.0 NA
Cargo volume, Cabriolet (cu ft) NA NA ——
Seating capacity, Sedan 5 5 5
Seating capacity, Cabriolet 4 4 ——
EPA mileage estimates
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Capacities
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Emissions
Audi S tronic® dual-clutch transmission, Sedan (city/highway/combined) NA 24/33/27
3
NA
Audi S tronic® dual-clutch transmission, Cabriolet (city/highway/combined) 24/36/28
3
23/32/28
3
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Engine oil (qt) 6.0 6.0 NA
AdBlue® (gal) —— —— NA
Fuel (gal) 13.2 14.5 NA
Recommended fuel Premium Premium Ultra-low-sulfur diesel
Emissions rating SULEV SULEV NA
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