Press Release
As of June 23 2003, The ABI have announced the insurance ratings for the New A3. As a result of its Thatcham 1 rating and the improved design and security features the insurance groups have been reduced on most models. This represents an excellent benefit for customers during a time of increasing insurance premiums.
A3 1.6 / 1.6 SE / 1.6 Sport
Price: ????????????????????15,190 - ????????????????????17,190 OTRABI insurance group rating: 9 (Previously 9)
CO2 output and related tax liability: 168g/km /17%
Emissions class: EU4
Engine configuration: Aluminium in-line four-cylinder spark ignition with single overhead camshaft (SOHC) and variable intake manifold, 2 valves-per-cylinder, 1595cc
Maximum power: 102PS @ 5600rpm
Maximum torque: 148Nm (109lb ft) @ 3800rpm
Transmission: 5-speed manual, front-wheel-drive
Steering: Electro-mechanical servotronic with speed dependent power assistance
Turning circle: approximately 10.7 metres
Front suspension: McPherson struts with lower wishbones, aluminium subframe, tubular anti-roll bar, track stabilising steering roll radius
Rear suspension: Four-link with separate spring/shock absorber arrangement, subframe, tubular anti-roll bar
Brakes: Front ventilated discs and rear discs, dual circuit with diagonal split, hydraulic brake assist with dual-rate function, ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Electronic Differential Lock (EDL), Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESP)
Wheels:
6.5J x 16 7-hole design with 205/55 R16 tyres for standard models
6.5J x 16 7-arm design with 205/55 R16 tyres for SE models
7.5J x 17 5-arm design with 225/45 R17 tyres for Sport models
Performance 0-62mph: 11.9 secs
Maximum speed: 115mph
Fuel consumption Urban: 29.4mpg
Extra urban: 51.4mpg
Combined: 40.4mpg
CO2 output: 168g/km
Curb weight: 1205kg
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres
Luggage capacity: 350 litres seats in place/1100 litres seats folded
Length 4203mm Width (exc. mirrors) 1765mm
Height 1421mm
Wheelbase 2578mm
Servicing: According to Audi Variable Servicing (AVS) indicator, up to 19000 miles or two years, whichever comes first
Warranty: 3 years or 60,000 miles vehicle, 3 years paint, 12 years rust penetration
A3 2.0 FSI / 2.0 FSI SE / 2.0 FSI Sport Price: ????????????????????16,970 - ????????????????????18,970 OTR
ABI insurance group rating: 12 (Previously 14 for 1.8T Sport)
CO2 output and related tax liability: 166g/km /17%
Emissions class: EU4
Engine configuration: Aluminium in-line four-cylinder spark ignition with petrol direct injection, mass balancing shaft, double overhead camshafts (DOHC) and variable intake manifold, 4 valves-per-cylinder, 1984cc
Maximum power: 150PS @ 6000rpm
Maximum torque: 200Nm (147lb ft) @ 3500rpm
Transmission: 6-speed manual, front-wheel-drive
Steering: Electro-mechanical servotronic with speed dependent power assistance
Turning circle: approximately 10.7 metres
Front suspension: McPherson struts with lower wishbones, aluminium subframe, tubular anti-roll bar, track stabilising steering roll radius
Rear suspension: Four-link with separate spring/shock absorber arrangement, subframe, tubular anti-roll bar
Brakes: Front ventilated discs and rear discs, dual circuit with diagonal split, hydraulic brake assist with dual-rate function, ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Electronic Differential Lock (EDL), Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESP)
Wheels:
6.5J x 16 7-hole design with 205/55 R16 tyres for standard models
6.5J x 16 7-arm design with 205/55 R16 tyres for SE models
7.5J x 17 5-arm design with 225/45 R17 tyres for Sport models
Performance 0-62mph: 9.1 secs
Maximum speed: 131mph
Fuel consumption Urban: 29.4mpg
Extra urban: 53.3mpg
Combined: 40.9mpg
CO2 output: 166g/km
Curb weight: 1275kg
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres
Luggage capacity: 350 litres seats in place/1100 litres seats folded
Length 4203mm
Width (exc. mirrors) 1765mm
Height 1421mm
Wheelbase 2578mm
Servicing: According to Audi Variable Servicing (AVS) indicator, up to 19000 miles or two years, whichever comes first
Warranty: 3 years or 60,000 miles vehicle, 3 years paint, 12 years rust penetration
A3 1.9 TDI / 1.9 TDI SE / 1.9 TDI Sport Price: ????????????????????16,390 - ????????????????????18,390 OTR
ABI insurance group rating: TBA
CO2 output and related tax liability: 132g/km /15%
Emissions class: EU4
Engine configuration: In-line 4-cylinder diesel with VTG turbocharger, OHC, TDI direct injection, 2 valves-per-cylinder, 1896cc
Maximum power: 105PS @ 4000rpm
Maximum torque: 250Nm (184lb ft) @ 1900rpm
Transmission: 5-speed manual, front-wheel-drive
Steering: Electro-mechanical servotronic with speed dependent power assistance
Turning circle: approximately 10.7 metres
Front suspension: McPherson struts with lower wishbones, aluminium subframe, tubular anti-roll bar, track stabilising steering roll radius
Rear suspension: Four-link with separate spring/shock absorber arrangement, subframe, tubular anti-roll bar
Brakes: Front ventilated discs and rear discs, dual circuit with diagonal split, hydraulic brake assist with dual-rate function, ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Electronic Differential Lock (EDL), Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESP)
Wheels:
6.5J x 16 7-hole design with 205/55 R16 tyres for standard models
6.5J x 16 7-arm design with 205/55 R16 tyres for SE models
7.5J x 17 5-arm design with 225/45 R17 tyres for Sport models
Performance 0-62mph: 11.4 secs
Maximum speed: 116mph
Fuel consumption Urban: 44.8mpg
Extra urban: 68.9mpg
Combined: 57.7mpg
CO2 output: 132g/km
Curb weight: 1295kg
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres
Luggage capacity: 350 litres seats in place/1100 litres seats folded
Length 4203mm Width (exc. mirrors) 1765mm
Height 1421mm Wheelbase 2578mm
Servicing: According to Audi Variable Servicing (AVS) indicator, up to 30000 miles or two years, whichever comes first
Warranty: 3 years or 60,000 miles vehicle, 3 years paint, 12 years rust penetration
A3 2.0 TDI / 2.0 TDI SE / 2.0 TDI Sport Price: ????????????????????17,180 - ????????????????????19,180 OTR
ABI insurance group rating: 11 (Previously 13)
CO2 output and related tax liability: 149g/km /15%
Emissions class: EU4
Engine configuration: In-line 4-cylinder diesel with VTG turbocharger, double overhead camshafts (DOHC), TDI direct injection, 4 valves-per-cylinder, 1968cc
Maximum power: 140PS @ 4000rpm
Maximum torque: 320Nm (236lb ft) @ 1750 ??????????????????????????????????????? 2500rpm Transmission: 6-speed manual, front-wheel-drive
Steering: Electro-mechanical servotronic with speed dependent power assistance
Turning circle: approximately 10.7 metres
Front suspension: McPherson struts with lower wishbones, aluminium subframe, tubular anti-roll bar, track stabilising steering roll radius
Rear suspension: Four-link with separate spring/shock absorber arrangement, subframe, tubular anti-roll bar
Brakes: Front ventilated discs and rear discs, dual circuit with diagonal split, hydraulic brake assist with dual-rate function, ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Electronic Differential Lock (EDL), Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESP)
Wheels:
6.5J x 16 7-hole design with 205/55 R16 tyres for standard models
6.5J x 16 7-arm design with 205/55 R16 tyres for SE models
7.5J x 17 5-arm design with 225/45 R17 tyres for Sport models
Performance 0-62mph: 9.5 secs
Maximum speed: 129mph
Fuel consumption Urban: 39.2mpg
Extra urban: 62.8mpg
Combined: 51.4mpg
CO2 output: 149g/km
Kerb weight: 1340kg
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres
Luggage capacity: 350 litres seats in place/1100 litres seats folded
Length 4203mm Width (exc. mirrors) 1765mm
Height 1421mm
Wheelbase 2578mm
Servicing: According to Audi Variable Servicing (AVS) indicator, up to 30000 miles or two years, whichever comes first
Warranty: 3 years or 60,000 miles vehicle, 3 years paint, 12 years rust penetration
SPECIFICATION The majority of A3 models will be available in standard, SE and Sport trim levels, with the exception of the forthcoming 3.2 quattro version, which will be equipped to Sport specification only. Specification for all standard models will include the following: 6.5J x 16 ?????????????????????????????????7 hole?????????????????????????????????????? design alloy wheels with 205/55 R16 tyres
Module fabric upholstery
Chorus Radio Cassette player
Electric front windows
Electrically operated and heated door mirrors
Height adjustable driver and passenger seats
Remote control central locking
Thatcham category 1 alarm and immobiliser
Driver, front passenger and front side airbags
SIDEGUARD head airbag protection system
Servotronic, speed sensitive power steering
Space saver spare wheel
Split folding rear seat
Three point seat belts for all seats
Crash active head restraints in the front and three rear restraints
ISOFIX and airbag deactivation
Matt decorative dashboard and door inlays
ESP including the latest versions of ABS, EBD, ASR and EDL
SE specification for all models will include the following, in addition to standard equipment 6.5J x 16 ?????????????????????????????????7 arm?????????????????????????????????????? design alloy wheels with 205/55 R 16 tyres
Metrik design fabric upholstery
Auto dipping rear view mirror
Concert radio/CD player
Cruise control
Electronic climate control
Front centre armrest
Four spoke leather steering wheel
Interior light pack - footwell lighting, illuminated door handles, vanity mirrors, storage compartments and centre console, active door reflectors and reading lights in front and rear
Light sensor pack - automatic headlight function and coming/leaving home lights
Storage pack - cargo nets on back of front seats and on side of centre console, compartment under driver??????????????????????????????????????s seat, map/CD compartment in glove box , net and bag hooks under parcel shelf
Vavona wood decorative inlays on dashboard and doors
This equipment represents a saving of over ????????????????????1400 on the combined option prices for these items
Sport specification for all models will include the following, in addition to standard equipment 7.5J x 17 ?????????????????????????????????five arm?????????????????????????????????????? design alloy wheels with 225/45 R 17 tyres
Matrix design fabric upholstery
Aluminium sill strips
Concert radio/CD player
Driver??????????????????????????????????????s information system
Electronic climate control
Front fog lamps
Gloss finished decorative dashboard and door inlays
Front sports seats
Three spoke leather sports steering wheel
Sports suspension
Sun blind in rear parcel shelf
This equipment represents a saving of over ????????????????????1500 on the combined option prices for these items
Key options 6 Speed Tiptronic Gear box ????????????????????1,400.00
6 Speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) ???????????????????? 1,400.00.- 16
