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The Audi A3 is a subcompact executive/small family car (C-segment) manufactured and marketed by the German automaker Audi AG since September 1996,[1][2] currently in its fourth generation.

The first two generations of the Audi A3 were based on the Volkswagen Group A platform, while the third and fourth generations use the Volkswagen Group MQB platform.

Шаблон:AnchorFirst generation (Typ 8L; 1996)

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The original A3 (or Type 8L) was announced back in June 1995, but introduced first in the European market for more than year in September 1996, marking Audi's return to the production of smaller cars following the demise of the Audi 50 in 1978. This was the first Volkswagen Group model to use the "PQ34" or "A4" platform, bearing a close resemblance to the contemporary Volkswagen Golf Mk4, which arrived a year later. Within three years, this platform was used for total of seven cars.

The A3 was initially available only with a three-door hatchback body, to present a more sporty image than the Golf, in both front and four-wheel drive. The inline four-cylinder engines were transversely mounted. The Audi A3 was the eighth model in the Audi lineup to use five valves per cylinder. The dashboard was also used by the first generation SEAT León and second generation SEAT Toledo.

The United Kingdom market first received the Audi A3 in November 1996.

In 1999 Audi expanded the range with the introduction of more powerful versions: a 1.8 turbo rated Шаблон:Convert, and a 1.9 TDI diesel engine with unit injector "Pumpe Düse" (PD) technology and variable geometry turbocharger. The four-wheel-drive A3 1.8T quattro used either the Шаблон:Convert or Шаблон:Convert engine, and the same Haldex Traction-based four-wheel-drive system as the Audi S3 and the Audi TT. Also in 1999, Audi also introduced a five-door body.

In late 2000 the A3 range was revised with new headlights and rear lamps, other minor cosmetic changes, an improved interior, and the introduction of a six-speed manual gearbox, on the Шаблон:Convert 1.8 Turbo and the new Шаблон:Convert 1.9 TDI.

Audi's electronic stability control, traction-control, and brake force distribution computer became standard equipment in some countries.

Although the first-generation Audi A3 was replaced in Europe in 2003, the first generation model continued to be sold in some markets. Production of the first generation model stopped in Brazil in 2006.

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Safety

Шаблон:Euro NCAP Euro NCAP rating of 4 out of 5 stars.[3] Their evaluation concluded "the column lock, adjuster lever and bracket presented hazards in the knee impact area for the driver. These could cause high loads on his upper legs and damage to his knees." The A3 also provides almost no protection to pedestrians, giving it two stars out of a possible four.[3]

S3 (1999–2003)

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Audi S3 (pre-facelift)
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Audi S3 (facelift) finished in Imola Yellow
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Audi S3 (pre-facelift)
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Audi S3 (facelift)

Audi released the A3-derived Audi S3 in 1999, only as a three-door hatchback. The inline-four 20v 1.8 L turbocharged petrol engine came in two versions: Шаблон:Convert and Шаблон:Convert. Early models (1999–2001) had Шаблон:Convert. Later models (2001–2003) had variable valve timing and Шаблон:Convert. The engine had a maximum of Шаблон:Convert torque. This was the first time a small four-cylinder engine had been used in an Audi S-series car.

Although dubbed "quattro", the S3 uses a different four-wheel drive system.[4] The Haldex Traction coupling adjusts the bias of torque distribution from the front to rear axle as grip requirements change – most of the time it operates as a front-wheel drive.

The S3 was sold in Europe, Japan, Mexico, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.

The S3 was given a facelift in 2002, where it was given one-piece headlights/indicator units, different front wings, rear lights clusters, and some minor upgrades to interior trim.

Standard features include xenon HID headlamps with high pressure washers and auto levelers, front fog lamps, 17" "Avus" alloy wheels with 225/45R17 tyres,[5] electrically adjustable Recaro leather seats, climate control, alarm and electronic stability control with traction control.

Options include a Bose sound system, boot/trunk or in-dash mounted 6-disc CD changer, metallic paint, 18-inch 9-spoke RSTT wheels, glass sunroof, centre arm rest, privacy glass (B-pillar backwards), auto-dimming rear-view mirror, parking assist, luggage net, heated front seats, cruise control, aluminium door mirror casings and part leather/Alcantara (blue/silver/yellow) combination seat coverings. These items are standard in some export markets.

Engines

The engines used are the same as those for many other cars in the Volkswagen Group.

Name Type Engine code Output at rpm Torque at rpm Шаблон:Convert time Top speed Years
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1.6 8v Шаблон:Convert I4 AEH/AKL/APF Шаблон:Convert at 5,600 rpm Шаблон:Convert at 3,800 rpm 11.0 s Шаблон:Convert 1996–2000
1.6 8v Шаблон:Convert I4 AVU/BFQ Шаблон:Convert at 5,600 rpm Шаблон:Convert at 3,800 rpm 10.9 s Шаблон:Convert 2000–2003
1.8 20v Шаблон:Convert I4 AGN/APG Шаблон:Convert at 6,000 rpm Шаблон:Convert at 4,200 rpm 9.6 s Шаблон:Convert 1996–2003
1.8 20vT Шаблон:Convert I4 turbo AGU/ARZ/ARX/AUM Шаблон:Convert at 5,700 rpm Шаблон:Convert at 1,750–4,600 rpm 8.2 s Шаблон:Convert 1996–2003
1.8 20vT Шаблон:Convert I4 turbo AJQ/APP/ARY/AUQ Шаблон:Convert at 5,500 rpm Шаблон:Convert at 1,950–5,000 rpm 7.5 s Шаблон:Convert 1999–2003
1.8 20vT (S3) Шаблон:Convert I4 turbo APY, AMK Шаблон:Convert at 5,800 rpm Шаблон:Convert at 2,100 rpm 6.8 s Шаблон:Convert 1999–2001
1.8 20vT (S3) Шаблон:Convert I4 turbo BAM Шаблон:Convert at 5,900 rpm Шаблон:Convert at 2,200 rpm 6.6 s Шаблон:Convert 2001–2003
colspan=8 Шаблон:Rh|Diesel engines[6]
1.9 8v TDI Шаблон:Convert I4 turbo AGR/ALH Шаблон:Convert at 4,000 rpm Шаблон:Convert at 1,900 rpm 12.4 s Шаблон:Convert 1996–2001
1.9 8v TDI Шаблон:Convert I4 turbo ATD/AXR Шаблон:Convert at 4,000 rpm Шаблон:Convert at 1,800–2,400 rpm 11.0 s Шаблон:Convert 2001–2003
1.9 8v TDI Шаблон:Convert I4 turbo AHF/ASV Шаблон:Convert at 4,150 rpm Шаблон:Convert at 1,900 rpm 10.5 s Шаблон:Convert 1997–2000
1.9 8v TDI Шаблон:Convert I4 turbo ASZ Шаблон:Convert at 4,000 rpm Шаблон:Convert at 1,900 rpm 9.2 s Шаблон:Convert 2000–2003

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Initial release

At the 2003 Geneva Motor Show, Audi launched the second generation of the A3, the Typ 8P, designed by Gary Telaak during 2000 (however, the final design was frozen in 2001). Originally launched only as a three-door hatchback with four-cylinder engines, it featured a new automobile platform (the PQ35 platform), a redesigned and more spacious interior, new petrol engines with Fuel Stratified Injection (FSI), and standard six-speed manual gearboxes (except on the base 1.6 petrol and 1.9 diesel).

In mid-2003 the line was updated with two sports-oriented models, a 2.0 Turbo-FSI version rated Шаблон:Convert, and a 3.2 L VR6 engine (for the first time) with Шаблон:Convert. Haldex Traction-based quattro on-demand four-wheel drive, and the S-Tronic semi-auto gearbox were introduced as options (quattro is standard on the VR6) on models with engines over Шаблон:Convert.

In 2005 the "S line" trim level, offering new decorative elements, became available and the three-door A3 received the same front-end styling features as the Sportback model. For the first time, the A3 became available in the North American market, exclusively with the Sportback body, with the base 2.0 inline-four FSI introduced in 2005 as a 2006 model, and the 3.2 VR6 Quattro following.

Chassis codes 8P1 8PA 8P7
Body type 3-door hatchback coupé 5-door Sportback Cabriolet
Years 2003– 2004– 2008–

A3 Sportback (2004–2013)

The five-door "Sportback" model was introduced in June 2004. The A3 Sportback is Шаблон:Convert longer than the base three-door body, and includes improved rear cabin space and a larger luggage compartment (370 litres). It also received the new "single frame" front grille originally introduced in the A8 W12, which was later adopted across the whole A3 range.

S3 (2006–2013)

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Audi S3 3 door hatchback
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Audi S3 3-door hatchback

In August 2006, Audi introduced the second generation S3. Offered in three- and five-door body styles, the second generation—Typ 8P—S3 is powered by a modified and uprated Volkswagen Group-sourced 2.0-litre turbocharged FSI petrol engine, with a maximum output of Шаблон:Convert. As with all Audi S models, the design was done in-house by quattro GmbH. The engine features uprated high-performance pistons, revised boost/fuel mapping, increased turbocharger size (KKK K04) and larger intercooler. The most powerful form of this engine, and quattro four-wheel drive, makes for a Шаблон:Convert time of 5.7 seconds, and an electronically limited top speed of Шаблон:Convert. Audi offers both six-speed manual and six-speed S-Tronic automatic transmissions with the S3.

The spring ratings and dampers were revised, along with the body kit. Like its predecessor, although badged a "Quattro" model, the S3 does not employ a Torsen centre differential (as in other common Quattro models), but instead uses the Swedish Haldex Traction system in its on-demand four-wheel drive transmission, due to the transverse engine layout.

Safety

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Euro NCAP tested a second-generation Audi A3 with front airbags, side airbags, seatbelt pretensioners, and load limiters as standard. Despite Audi increasing the protection inside the car for the driver and passengers, pedestrian safety actually got 33% worse compared to the first generation and Euro NCAP gave criticism for the car offering virtually no protection at all on the front end and scoring just one star from a possible four. "A poor result for a new car" was the verdict given for pedestrian safety after the test.

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2008 facelift

Audi introduced a number of changes to the A3 and S3 in 2008. These include revised nose and tail styling, with a modified grille and daytime running lights, common rail 2.0 TDI engines, seven-speed S tronic dual clutch transmission availability for the smaller non-U.S. engines, and optional "magnetic ride" adaptive shock absorbers. In addition, the range now includes an S3 Sportback model.[7]

Also, a cabriolet version was introduced. It was similar in dimensions to the 3-door version, with a two-box design.

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Audi A3 TDI Clubsport quattro (2008)

Audi A3 TDI Clubsport quattro is a concept car unveiled in 2008. Based on the Audi A3 three-door, it is an approach by Audi to address both performance and the environment.

The engine in the concept car is a turbocharged 2.0-litre diesel producing Шаблон:Convert and Шаблон:Convert. of torque. It produces Шаблон:Convert per litre while meeting Euro 5 Diesel emission standards. It uses the quattro drive system with a six-speed manual transmission.

The chassis has Audi's Magnetic Ride Suspension system, lowering the vehicle Шаблон:Convert from the base model. It also has ceramic front brakes, a four-link rear suspension and electro-mechanical servo assist for the rack and pinion steering.[8]

Exterior modifications include the widening of the three-door's grill, modifying the odd, and enlarging air intakes. Bolt-on fender flares and a large rear spoiler have been added. The interior changes include sport seats and a flat-bottomed steering wheel.[8]

Audi claims performance of Шаблон:Convert in 6.6 seconds with a top speed of Шаблон:Convert.[9] It is expected to get approximately Шаблон:Convert.[10]

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Audi RS 3 Sportback
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Audi RS 3 Sportback

The Audi RS 3 is derivative of the A3 Sportback with a 5-cylinder, Шаблон:Convert turbocharged engine rated at Шаблон:Convert and Шаблон:Convert, vermicular-graphite cast iron crankcase, seven-speed S tronic transmission with two automatic modes and one manual mode, Quattro on-demand four-wheel drive system, widened track to Шаблон:Convert, MacPherson strut in aluminum, lowered body by Шаблон:Convert, 19-inch cast aluminum wheels in machine-polished titanium styling (optional black with a red rim flange) with 235/35 front and 225/35 rear tires, Шаблон:Convert front and Шаблон:Convert ventilated brake discs, aluminum brake disk covers, four-piston fixed calipers in high-gloss black with RS logos, electronic stabilization program with Sport mode, flared front fenders made of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP), prominent sill panels and exterior-mirror casings in matte aluminum, roof spoiler, high-gloss black diffuser insert, two elliptical exhaust tailpipes on the left, black interior, sports seats upholstered in Nappa leather with silver contrasting stitching, inlays in Piano black finish or Aluminum Race colour, flat-bottomed leather multifunction sports steering wheel, choice of 5 body colors are available with an unlimited selection of custom paint finishes. Its acceleration is quoted as Шаблон:Convert in 4.6 seconds, with an electronically limited top speed of Шаблон:Convert. Optional features included front bucket seats, roof rails in matte aluminum look, styling packages in black or matte aluminum.[11]

First deliveries started in early 2011.[12]

A3 Cabriolet Sport and S line Final Edition (2013–)

The A3 Cabriolet Sport Final Edition is a version of the A3 Cabriolet Sport model for the UK market, commemorating the end of the A3 Cabriolet's production run. It included Vienna leather upholstery, front seat heating, rear parking sensors, automatic headlight and wiper activation, cruise control, a Bluetooth mobile phone interface.

S line Final Edition is based on the A3 Cabriolet Sport Final Edition model, with 18-inch S line alloy wheel with a new five-segment spoke design, full Vienna leather upholstery, S line safety and entertainment features with xenon plus headlights with LED daytime running lamps, DVD-based satellite-navigation, Audi Music Interface iPod connection, a BOSE sound system.[13]

Engines

In January 2007, the naturally-aspirated 2.0 FSI was replaced by a new turbocharged 1.8 TFSI engine rated Шаблон:Convert. It is available in front-wheel drive only.

In late 2007, Audi introduced a new Шаблон:Convert 1.4 L TFSI engine for the A3, replacing the 1.6 L FSI engine, and a new diesel "e"-model. The "e"-model, Audi's equivalent of Volkswagen's BlueMotion, is available with the 1.9 L TDI engine, and offers a more ecological car, with a CO2 emission below 120 g/km.

Audi released two models of the A3 1.6 TDI for the European market. The first uses Audi's start/stop and energy recovery system, and produces Шаблон:Convert. This engine achieves approximately Шаблон:Convert.Шаблон:Clarify The second engine does not use the same efficiency systems and will produce Шаблон:Convert will get Шаблон:Convert. They went on sale in June 2009.[14]

In 2009, the 1.6 L eight-valve petrol engine was replaced by a turbocharged 1.2 TFSI engine already found in VW's Polo and Golf models. This engine is rated at Шаблон:Convert and Шаблон:Convert, emitting 127 g/km of Шаблон:CO2.[15]

The A3 2.0 TDI clean diesel is a version of Audi's A3 2.0 TDI for the North American market, making it the second Audi TDI vehicle sold in North America, following the Audi Q7 TDI in 2008. It is a FWD vehicle with S-Tronic transmission with Hill-hold assist, Sirius satellite radio, Leather seats and steering wheel, Auxiliary audio input, Dual-zone climate control, Шаблон:Convert alloy wheels. The vehicle was unveiled at the 2009 North American International Auto Show. This US model would begin sale in the first quarter of 2010 as a 2010 model year vehicle.[16]

In March 2011, the line-up was expanded with the introduction of a more powerful 2.0 TDI with Шаблон:Convert.

The 2.0 TDI engine was included in the engines found by the United States Environmental Protection Agency to use software intentionally designed to turn off emission control systems except when undergoing emission testing.[17] Models made from 2009 to 2015 were affected.

Petrol engines
Model Engine displacement Engine code Power at rpm Torque at rpm Шаблон:Convert
time
Years
1.2 TFSI Шаблон:Convert I4 CBZB Шаблон:Convert at 5,000 rpm Шаблон:Convert at 1,550–4,100 rpm 10.6Шаблон:Nbsps 2010–2013
1.4 TFSI Шаблон:Convert I4 CAXC Шаблон:Convert at 5,000 rpm Шаблон:Convert at 1,500–4,000 rpm 9.1Шаблон:Nbsps 2007–2013
1.6 MPI Шаблон:Convert I4 BGU / BSE / BSF / CCS Шаблон:Convert at 5,600 rpm Шаблон:Convert at 3,800 rpm 11.5Шаблон:Nbsps 2003–2010
1.6 FSI Шаблон:Convert I4 BAG / BLF / BLP Шаблон:Convert at 6,000 rpm Шаблон:Convert at 4,000 rpm 10.6Шаблон:Nbsps 2003–2007
1.8 TFSI Шаблон:Convert I4 BYT / BZB Шаблон:Convert at 5,000–6,200 rpm Шаблон:Convert at 1,500–4,200 rpm 7.7Шаблон:Nbsps 2007–2008
CDAA Шаблон:Convert at 4,500–6,200 rpm Шаблон:Convert at 1,500–4,500 rpm 7.4Шаблон:Nbsps 2009–2013
2.0 FSI Шаблон:Convert I4 AXW / BLR / BLX / BLY
BVY / BVX / BVZ
Шаблон:Convert at 6,000 rpm Шаблон:Convert at 3,250–4,250 rpm 8.8 2003–2008
2.0 TFSI AXX / BPY / BWA / CAWB Шаблон:Convert at 5,100–6,000 rpm Шаблон:Convert at 1,800–5,000 rpm 6.8Шаблон:Nbsps 2004–2008
CCZA Шаблон:Convert Шаблон:Convert at 1,700–5,000 rpm 6.8Шаблон:Nbsps 2009–2013
BHZ / CDLA Шаблон:Convert at 6,000 rpm Шаблон:Convert at 2,500–5,000 rpm 5.6Шаблон:Nbsps 2006–2013
(Audi S3 only)
2.5 TFSI Шаблон:Convert I5 CEPA Шаблон:Convert at 5,400–6,500 rpm Шаблон:Convert at 1,600–5,300 rpm 4.6Шаблон:Nbsps 2011–2013
(Audi RS 3 only)
3.2 Шаблон:Convert VR6 BDB / BMJ / BUB Шаблон:Convert at 6,300 rpm Шаблон:Convert at 2,500–3,000 rpm 6.3Шаблон:Nbsps 2003–2009
Diesel engines
Model Engine displacement Engine code Power at rpm Torque at rpm Шаблон:Convert
time
Years
1.6 TDI Шаблон:Convert I4 CAYB Шаблон:Convert at 4,200 rpm Шаблон:Convert at 1500–2500 11.4Шаблон:Nbsps 2009–2013
CAYC Шаблон:Convert at 4,400 rpm Шаблон:Convert at 1500–2500 11.0Шаблон:Nbsps 2009–2013
1.9 TDI Шаблон:Convert I4 BJB / BKC / BXE / BLS Шаблон:Convert at 4,000 rpm Шаблон:Convert at 1,900 rpm 11.0Шаблон:Nbsps 2003–2009
2.0 TDI Шаблон:Convert I4 BKD Шаблон:Convert at 4,000 rpm[18] Шаблон:Convert at 1,750–2,500 rpm 9.2Шаблон:Nbsps 2003–2008
BMM Шаблон:Convert at 4,000 rpm[18] Шаблон:Convert at 1,750–2,500 rpm 9.2Шаблон:Nbsps 2006–2008
BMN Шаблон:Convert at 4,200 rpm Шаблон:Convert at 1,750–2,500 rpm 7.9Шаблон:Nbsps 2006–2008
CBAB Шаблон:Convert at 4,200 rpm Шаблон:Convert at 1,750–2,500 rpm 9.1Шаблон:Nbsps 2008–2013
CBBB Шаблон:Convert at 4,200 rpm Шаблон:Convert at 1,750–2,500 rpm 7.8Шаблон:Nbsps (S-Tronic)[19] 8.2Шаблон:Nbsps (Manual)[19] 2008–2013
CBEA Шаблон:Convert at 4,200 rpm[20] Шаблон:Convert at 1,750–2,500 rpm 8.6Шаблон:Nbsps 2010–2013

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Audi A3 S-line hatchback finished in Porsche's Viper Green

The vehicle was unveiled at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show[21][22] and went on sale in Europe in September 2012.

First vehicle using the flexible modular Volkswagen Group MQB platform, the third generation is available as a three-door hatchback, a five-door "Sportback", a four-door saloon to directly rival the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class, and a two-door Cabriolet.

The front suspension is a MacPherson strut set-up while the rear utilizes torsion bar suspension (models with less than 150 PS) or multi-link rear suspension (models with 150 PS or more).[23]

The features include:

Early German models include 1.4 TFSI (122 PS), 1.8 TFSI (180 PS), and 2.0 TDI (150 PS).[25]Шаблон:Failed verification 1.2 TFSI (105 PS), 1.4 TFSI (140 PS), 1.8 TFSI quattro (180 PS), 1.6 TDI (105 PS), and 2.0 TDI quattro (150 PS) were added in 2013.[26]Шаблон:Failed verification

A3 1.2 TFSI (105 PS) was added to the UK market in 2013,[27] followed by A3 1.4 TFSI (140 PS) in 2013.[28]

For the 2020 model year, the vehicle is exclusively built at the Ingolstadt plant, as opposed to previous model years where sedans and convertibles were built at the Győr plant.[29]

A3 Sedan (2013–2020)

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Audi A3 sedan (pre-facelift)

The A3 Sedan includes a body Шаблон:Convert wider and Шаблон:Convert lower than that of the A3 Sportback. Other features include 16- to 18-inch-wheels (optional 19-inch wheels via quattro GmbH) and electronic stabilization control with electronic differential lock.

The vehicle was unveiled at the 2013 New York Auto Show.[30]

The German model went on sale in late summer 2013. Early models include 1.4 TFSI (140 PS), 1.8 TFSI (180 PS), and 2.0 TDI (150 PS).[31]

Delivery of the UK models began in autumn of 2013. Early models include 1.4 TFSI (140 PS), 1.8 TFSI (180 PS), and 2.0 TDI (150 PS).[32]

In international markets like Pakistan, Audi has introduced it with a 1.2 TFSI engine. This has allowed Audi to bypass high import duties on larger displacement engines, offer the car at a competitive price, and become a leader in the imported luxury car segment.[33] In Malaysia, the Audi A3 was launched in 2014 and sold as two models - a 1.4-liter with 7-speed S-Tronic automatic transmission, and a 1.8-liter with 6-speed DSG and Quattro all-wheel drive. The facelifted version has yet to be launched. In Singapore, the Audi A3 sedan and Sportback are currently available as 1.0-liter turbo models only.

A3 Cabrio (2013–2020)

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Audi A3 Cabriolet in Vegas Yellow

The A3 cabriolet model was offered starting in 2014. It has a three-box body style and a larger boot than the previous model (320 litres versus 260).

A3 Sportback (2013–2020)

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Audi A3 Sportback in Glacier White Metallic

The Audi A3 Sportback includes a wheelbase Шаблон:Convert over previous model, Шаблон:Convert longer than that of the A3 and a front axle shifted forward by Шаблон:Convert over the previous model. Other features include a choice of 13 body colours (three solid finishes, eight metallic finishes, and two pearl-effect finishes), an optional high-gloss package adding accents around the windows (standard with the Ambiente trim line), six-speed manual transmission (optional S-Tronic) for all engine models, 16 or 17-inch wheels depending on trim line (optional 18-inch wheels), Audi drive select (standard with Ambition) with optional S-Tronic, and optional electromagnetic damper control system.

German models went on sale in February 2013. Early models include 1.4 TFSI (122 PS), 1.8 TFSI (180 PS), 1.8 TFSI quattro (180 PS), and 1.6 TDI. 1.2 TFSI (105 PS), 1.4 TFSI (140 PS), 2.0 TDI (150 PS), 2.0 TDI quattro (150 PS), and 2.0 TDI (184 PS) were available in later date. Шаблон:Clear left

A3 Sportback g-tron (2013–2020)

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Audi A3 Sportback g-tron in Cosmos Blue Metallic

It is a version of the A3 Sportback with 1.4 TFSI (110 PS) engine powered by compressed natural gas or Audi e-gas synthetic methane; gas tank made of gas-impermeable polyamide polymer, carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP), glass fiber reinforced polymer; and an electronic gas pressure regulator. The synthetic methane was produced by waste product from a nearby Werlte biogas plant operated by power utility EWE.[34]

A3 Sportback e-tron (2014–2018, 2020)

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A3 Sportback e-tron

The plug-in hybrid concept car was unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show.[35] In May 2013 Audi confirmed its decision to produce a plug-in hybrid version of the A3, the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron, which was scheduled for retail sales in Europe by late 2013, and by mid 2014 in the U.S. and the UK.[36][37] The A3 e-tron shares the same plug-in hybrid powertrain used in both the Volkswagen Golf GTE and Passat GTE. To charge the A3 e-tron, the Audi four rings logo is pulled along to reveal a charging socket.[38]

The A3 Sportback e-tron is powered by a 1.4 L TSI gasoline engine that delivers Шаблон:Convert and Шаблон:Convert of torque, coupled with a Шаблон:Convert electric motor, which is integrated into the car's six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, for a total combined output of Шаблон:Convert and Шаблон:Convert. The plug-in hybrid has an 8.8 kWh battery pack that delivers an all-electric range of Шаблон:Convert on the NEDC, and a total of Шаблон:Convert. The plug-in hybrid can reach a top speed of Шаблон:Convert and can accelerate from 0-Шаблон:Convert in 7.6 seconds. According to Audi the car has an average fuel efficiency of 188 mpg equivalent and Шаблон:CO2 emissions of 35 g/km.[36][37]

A white Audi A3 e-tron is plugged into a public charge point.
A3 Sportback '40' e-tron (2020, 8V facelift)

After some delays, the A3 Sportback e-Tron went on sale across Europe in August 2014.[39] The first 227 units were registered in Germany in August 2014.[40] Шаблон:As of, global sales totaled 12,994 units, of which, 12,945 units were registered in Europe,[41] and 49 units in the United States, where deliveries began in December 2015.[42]

Audi discontinued the A3 PHEV Sportback e-tron in Europe in November 2018.[43] However, the model was briefly re-introduced at the end of 2019 for MY20, now called A3 Sportback 40 e-tron under Audi's new naming scheme. The revised A3 e-tron in the UK featured a different level of specification, losing the previously standard LED headlights but gaining Audi's virtual cockpit as standard. The revised model featured the same battery and drivetrain as before, now rated at 22 miles of electric range under the new WLTP test.[44][45]

S3 (2013–2020)Шаблон:Anchor

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Audi S3 sedan
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Audi S3 cabriolet 2.0 TFSI quattro in the UK
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Audi S3 Sportback
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Audi S3 hatchback (facelift)

The third generation Audi S3 is powered by a Шаблон:Convert TFSI (turbo gasoline direct injection) inline-four engine, with an output of Шаблон:Convert at 5,500 rpm and Шаблон:Convert of torque at 1,800-5,500 rpm,[46] with its redline at 6,800 rpm. It features new pistons with stronger bolts and new rings, as well as reinforced connecting rods with new mounts transferring the power to the crankshaft. The cylinder head is made of a new lightweight aluminium alloy designed with high strength and temperature resistance in mind. It has a combined fuel economy of Шаблон:Cvt manual; and Шаблон:Cvt with S tronic.

The engine weighs in at Шаблон:Convert, Шаблон:Convert lighter than the previous generation. The S3 is capable of 0–Шаблон:Convert in 4.8-5.2 seconds and has an electronically limited top speed of Шаблон:Convert.[47]

RS 3 (2015–2020)

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Audi RS 3 Sportback (8V) in Geneva, Switzerland
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Audi RS 3 sedan (8V) (facelift)

Details for the RS 3 Sportback were revealed in December 2014.[48] It went on sale in the first quarter of 2015 and featured a Шаблон:Convert straight-5 engine with Шаблон:Cvt and Шаблон:Cvt of torque. The RS 3 Sportback is equipped with 7-speed dual clutch S tronic transmission and quattro all-wheel drive system. Scott Keogh of Audi of America said in April 2015 that he's "confident" we'll see the car come to the United States.[49]

In 2017, the RS3 sedan or saloon was added to the line-up. The RS3 can be ordered with a fixed-suspension or an adjustable magnetic damper. Depending on the country, the RS3 can be purchased with different optional packages. For example, the Black Optic package includes high-gloss black 19-inch wheels, high-gloss black outside mirror covers, and a high-gloss black trunk lip spoiler, while the Dynamic package consists of titanium 19-inch wheels with summer performance tires, red brake calipers, and a sport exhaust system.

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RS3 Sportback (pre-facelift)
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RS3 with facelifted front fascia

2016 facelift

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2016 facelift Audi A3 Sedan
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2016 facelift Audi A3 Sportback
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2016 facelift Audi A3 Sportback
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2016 facelift Audi A3 Sportback interior

After four years, the third-generation Audi A3 was given a facelift for the model year 2016, which also coincided with the 20th anniversary of the A3 name. The facelifted model was first unveiled through a set of official images in April 2016. The new A3 sedan was given significant cosmetic updates, which were inline with the automaker's new design philosophy. As a result, the 2017 Audi A3 featured the Matrix LED headlamps that were earlier seen in the A8 flagship sedan and the R8 supercar. The front grille was also given a refreshed treatment that made the A3 look like the A4. Changes on the sides and rear were minimal, with only the taillights getting optional LEDs. There were multiple updates on the interior as well, with a fully digital 12.3-inch instrument cluster screen placed behind a revised steering wheel available as an optional upgrade. Sold in Europe and released in the United States for the 2016 model year.[50]

Safety

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2012 pre-facelift Audi A3 hatchback interior (Ambiente)
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2012 pre-facelift Audi A3 hatchback interior (Ambition)

Euro NCAP tested a third-generation Audi A3, 3-door hatchback with front airbags, side airbags, seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters as standard and scored it accordingly: Шаблон:Euro NCAP

Engines

Petrol engine[51]
Model Years Engine displacement Engine code Power Torque Шаблон:Cvt Top speed Transmission
Standard Optional
A3 1.4 TFSI g-tron 2014–2019 1395 cc I4 CPWA Шаблон:Cvt at 4,800-6,000 rpm Шаблон:Cvt at 1,500-3,500 rpm 10.8 s Шаблон:Cvt 6-Шаблон:Abbr manual 7-Шаблон:Abbr S tronic
A3 1.0 TFSI / 30 TFSI[52] 2016–2020 999 cc I3 CHZD, DKRF Шаблон:Cvt at 5,000-5,500 rpm Шаблон:Cvt at 2,000-3,500 rpm 9.9 s Шаблон:Cvt 6-Шаблон:Abbr manual 7-Шаблон:Abbr S tronic
A3 1.2 TFSI 2013–2018 1197 cc I4 CJZA, CYVB Шаблон:Cvt at 5,000 rpm Шаблон:Cvt at 1,400–3,500 rpm 10.3 s Шаблон:Cvt 6-spd manual 7-spd S tronic
A3 1.4 TFSI 2013–2018 1395 cc I4 CXSB, CZC,
CZCA
Шаблон:Cvt at 5,000–6,000 rpm Шаблон:Cvt at 1,400–4,000 rpm 9.3 s Шаблон:Cvt 6-spd manual 7-spd S tronic
A3 1.4 TFSI 2013–2018 1395 cc I4 CZEA Шаблон:Cvt at 5,000–6,000 rpm Шаблон:Cvt at 1,500–3,500 rpm 8.3 s Шаблон:Cvt 6-spd manual 7-spd S tronic
A3 1.4 TFSI e-tron

(40 e-tron)[53]

2013–2018

(2020)

1395 cc I4 &

75 kW motor

CUKB Шаблон:Cvt at 5,000–6,000 rpm Шаблон:Cvt at 1,600–3,500 rpm 7.6 s Шаблон:Cvt 6-spd S tronic N/A
A3 1.5 TFSI / 35 TFSIШаблон:Efn[52] 2017–2020 1498 cc I4 DADA Шаблон:Cvt at 5,000–6,000 rpm Шаблон:Cvt at 1,500–3,500 rpm 8.2 s Шаблон:Cvt 6-spd manual 7-spd S tronic
A3 1.8 TFSI 2013–2016 1798 cc I4 CJSA Шаблон:Cvt at 5,100–6,200 rpm Шаблон:Cvt at 1,250–5,000 rpm 7.2 s Шаблон:Cvt Шаблон:Unbulleted list 7-spd S tronic
A3 2.0 TFSI / 40 TFSI 2015–2020 1984 cc I4 CHHB Шаблон:Cvt at 4,500–6,200 rpm Шаблон:Cvt at 1,600–4,400 rpm 5.8 s Шаблон:Cvt 6-spd S tronic Шаблон:TableTBA
S3 2.0 TFSI 2013–2016 1984 cc I4 CJXC Шаблон:Cvt at 5,500–6,200 rpm Шаблон:Cvt at 1,800–5,500 rpm 4.6 sШаблон:Efn Шаблон:Cvt 6-spd manual 6-spd S tronicШаблон:Efn
S3 2.0 TFSI 2016–2018 1984 cc I4 CJXG / DJHA Шаблон:Cvt at 5,500–6,200 rpm Шаблон:Cvt at 1,800–5,500 rpm 4.6 sШаблон:Efn Шаблон:Cvt 6-spd manual 7-spd S tronicШаблон:Efn
S3 2.0 TFSI 2019–2020 1984 cc I4 DNUE Шаблон:Cvt at 5,300–6,500 rpm Шаблон:Cvt at 2,000–5,200 rpm 4.7 sШаблон:Efn Шаблон:Cvt 7-spd S tronicШаблон:Efn Шаблон:TableTBA
RS 3 2.5 TFSI 2015–2016 2480 cc I5 CZGB Шаблон:Cvt at 5,550–6,800 rpm Шаблон:Cvt at 1,625–5,550 rpm 4.3 s Шаблон:Cvt 7-spd S tronic Шаблон:TableTBA
RS 3 2.5 TFSI 2017–2018 2480 cc I5 DAZA Шаблон:Cvt at 5,850–7,000 rpm Шаблон:Cvt at 1,700–5,850 rpm 4.1 s Шаблон:Cvt 7-spd S tronic Шаблон:TableTBA
RS 3 2.5 TFSI 2019–2020 2480 cc I5 DNWA Шаблон:Cvt at 5,850–7,000 rpm Шаблон:Cvt at 1,950–5,850 rpm 3.8 s Шаблон:Cvt 7-spd S tronic Шаблон:TableTBA
Diesel engine[51]
Model Years Engine Engine code Power Torque Шаблон:Cvt Top speed Transmission
Standard Optional
A3 1.6 TDI 2013–2017 1598 cc I4 CLHA 105, CXXB 110 Шаблон:Cvt at 3,000–4,000 rpm

Шаблон:Cvt at 3,000–4,000 rpm

Шаблон:Cvt at 1,500–2,750 rpm 10.5 s Шаблон:Cvt 6-Шаблон:Abbr manual 6-Шаблон:Abbr S tronic
A3 1.6 TDI / 30 TDI 2017–2020 1598 cc I4 DDYA Шаблон:Cvt at 3,000-4,000 rpm Шаблон:Cvt at 1,500–2,750 rpm 9.8 s Шаблон:Cvt 6-Шаблон:Abbr manual 7-Шаблон:Abbr S tronic
A3 2.0 TDI / 35 TDI 2013–2020 1968 cc I4 CRBC, CRLB, CRUA,
DBGA, DCYA, DEJA
Шаблон:Cvt at 3,500–4,000 rpm Шаблон:Cvt at 1,750–3,000 rpm 8.6 s Шаблон:Cvt 6-spd manual 6-spd S tronic
A3 2.0 TDI / 40 TDI 2013–2020 1968 cc I4 CUNA, DGCA Шаблон:Cvt at 3,500–4,000 rpm Шаблон:Cvt at 1,750–3,250 rpm 7.3 s Шаблон:Cvt 6-spd manual 6-spd S tronic

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Rear view
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Interior
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Audi A3 Sedan
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Rear view
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Audi S3
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Audi S3 Sedan
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Chinese version of Audi A3L sedan with long wheelbase

The new A3 was unveiled online in 2020.

The new interior and exterior styling is heavily inspired by Lamborghini, LED headlights and taillights, with the option of Matrix and Laser LED headlights.Шаблон:Citation needed It shares the MQB evo platform with other Audi models, and with the Volkswagen Golf Mk8, SEAT Leon Mk4, and Škoda Octavia Mk4.

It is 3 centimetres longer and wider when compared to the outgoing model while keeping the wheelbase length the same, trunk cargo space is 380 litres with the seats up, and 1200 litres with the seats folded down. It has a drag coefficient of 0.28, and is powered by 1.0-liter 3-cylinder gasoline turbocharged engine with 110 hp, 1.5-litre with 150 hp, 2.0-liter TDI with 116 hp or 150 hp.

There is also a new 2.0-liter Quattro version in both gasoline and diesel variants. It produces Шаблон:Convert and Шаблон:Convert of torque (400 Nm for the diesel variant). It also has reduced cargo space (320 litres instead of the 380 litres in the other A3 variants) due to the Quattro four-wheel-drive system.

The S3 model has the same 2.0L petrol engine from the previous generation, producing Шаблон:Convert and Шаблон:Convert of torque, but this time is only available with an automatic gearbox. Similarly it has reduced cargo space due to the Quattro four-wheel-drive system.

Like the previous generation, the new S3 also comes as a saloon/sedan.

The new A3 Sedan was revealed on 21 April 2020, with the front fascia similar to that of the A3 Sportback.[54] Compared with its predecessor, the new A3 Sedan is 4 cm longer (4.50 meters), 2 cm wider (1.82 meters), and 1 cm taller (1.43 meters). However, the wheelbase remains unchanged.[54]

This generation of the A3 sedan is not expected to arrive in North America until late 2021, as a 2022 model.[55] North America will not get the Sportback e-Tron like before. In the countries that will receive The PHEV A3 will no longer be called The e-tron because this name is reserved for electric Audi cars. Instead, it is called The TFSIe. There are 2 version of the TFSIe, called the "40" and the "45". The former dispatches a 0-Шаблон:Convert time of 7.8 sec, while the latter is based on the Golf GTE and is a second quicker to Шаблон:Convert.

This generation of the A3 sportback is arriving in Thailand this November 2021, as a 2022 model.

Audi RS 3

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Audi RS 3 Sportback
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Audi RS 3 Sedan

The highest specification RS 3 model is fitted with a 2.5-litre 5-cylinder producing Шаблон:Cvt and Шаблон:Cvt, and has 0-Шаблон:Convert acceleration time of 3.8 seconds. It gets a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic, or an electric S-Tronic gearbox. It also gets the new MMI infotainment system, with a 10.25 or 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, and a secondary screen of 10.1-inches. With the RS DynamiC package the speed limiter is removed, allowing the RS3 TO reach a top speed of Шаблон:Cvt.[56] The US-market RS3 produces marginally more power than the European RS3, at a claimed Шаблон:Cvt.[57] This is partially due to the lack of a Gasoline particulate filter for US model cars, as it is not required to meet emissions standards. The US-market RS3 instead receives a secondary catalytic converter.

In October 2022, the RS3 Performance Edition was introduced for European buyers. The boost was increased from Шаблон:Cvt, bringing power up to Шаблон:Cvt and thus matching the peak power of the federalized version. Torque remained as before but across a slightly wider range.[56] The (unlimited) top speed reaches Шаблон:Cvt, a first for an A3 based model. Production is limited to 300 examples.[56]

Sales

Year Europe[58] United States[59] Canada[60] China[61]
1997 118,667 -
1998 127,435 -
1999 134,188 -
2000 125,594 -
2001 123,561 -
2002 107,229 -
2003 131,097 -
2004 164,993 -
2005 193,570 5,389
2006 202,511 8,040
2007 20,015 6,354
2008 190,114 4,759
2009 188,994 3,874
2010 178,650 6,558
2011 148,428 6,561
2012 131,269 7,205 1,409
2013 167,804 857 354
2014 199,815 22,250 2,452 32,034
2015 198,663 35,984 3,788 64,353
2016 189,956 31,538 3,795 84,784
2017 163,928 23,610 3,997 82,735
2018 142,414 18,305 4,249 92,192
2019 124,422 10,418 3,117 84,600
2020 97,492 9,937 1,720 76,912
2021 95,788 2,390 425 60,281
2022 105,709 11,349 70,790
2023 13,626

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Awards and accolades

Motorsport

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An Audi S3 driven by Mandie August in the FIA European Rallycross Championship
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An Audi RS3 LMS TCR in the Champions paddock
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An Audi RS3 LMS TCR in the TCR Europe Series paddock

Münnich Motorsport used an S3 in the FIA World Rallycross Championship and the FIA European Rallycross Championship.

Robb Holland used an S3 Saloon to compete in the 2014 British Touring Car Championship season under the NGTC regs. Currently AmD Tuning field two S3 Saloon's for Ant Whorton-Eales and Ollie Jackson.

Audi's motorsports brand, Audi Sport, produced an RS3 LMS beginning in 2017. The car is built to TCR International Series regulations. Шаблон:-

After the release of 4th generation of Audi A3; the model of RS 3 LMS TCR is also changed, and it will firstly start to race in 2021 WTCR season.[63]

References

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