Audi A3: Features and Highlights

Modified On Aug 07, 2014 03:45 PM By Sourabh for Audi A3

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Now as Audi introduces its most economical saloon A3 in India at Rs 22.95 lakh, let's have a closer look on the features and specification of the car. Audi A3 is available in both the fuel trims with four variants Attraction, Premium, Premium plus and Technology in diesel and Premium plus in petrol. Audi A3 locks horns with Mercedes Benz A class and BMW 1 series; but being a saloon, Audi A3 has an edge over its competitors.

Audi A3

Exterior Features and Dimensions

Bi-Xenon headlamps with daytime-running LEDs
S-line body kits
5-spoke 16"/17" alloy wheels
Length: 4,456 mm
Width: 1,796 mm
Height: 1,416 mm
Wheelbase: 2,637 mm
Kerb weight: 1295kg Petrol model and 1340 kg Diesel model
Boot capacity: 425 liters and 880 -litres with rear seats folded
Fuel tank Capacity: 50 liters
Turning radius: 5.5 meters

Audi A3

Interior Features

7-inch retractable display and MMI touch with handwriting recognition
3.5 inch Colored Driver's Information System (DIS)
Dual-zone climate control
Audi Parking system plus rear view camera.
6 channel amplifier, subwoofer and 10 speakers producing output of 180watts
Milano leather upholstery
LED ambient lighting
Panoramic sunroof

Audi A3

Safety features

Seven airbags standard in all the models
Rest recommendation attention assist system
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) and Anti-slip Regulation (ASR)
Electronic stabilisation control (ESC)
Audi Pre sense
Active bonnet for pedestrian safety
Secondary collision assist

Audi A3

Engine and Gearbox

Petrol Model
Powered by 1.8L TFSI motor (Turbo fuel stratified injection ), the engine churns a maximum power of 177.5bhp and peak torque of 250Nm. The engine is coupled to seven speed S-Tronic transmission.

Audi A3

Diesel Model
Diesel model gets 2.0L TDI turbo diesel which does duty of developing power of 141bhp and max torque of 320Nm. The engine is mated to six speed S-Tronic transmission.

Audi A3

Performance and Mileage

Petrol Model
The petrol model powered by 1.8-litre TFSI engine allows the car to achieve 0 to 100 kmph in 7.3 seconds with a top speed of 250kmph. The petrol model delivers a fuel economy of 16.60kmpl.

Diesel Model
The diesel model gets 2.0-litre TDI engine which allows A3 to touch 100kmph from standstill in 8.6 seconds with a maximum speed of 215kmph. The diesel model gives a mileage of 20.38kmpl.

Audi A3