New Audi A3 Sportback UK Resource

Press Release

Contents
OTR Prices
Data A3 Sportback 1.6
Data A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Data A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Data A3 Sportback 2.0 T FSI
Data A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro
Data A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Data A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Specification
Selected optional extras
Key facts
Petrol engines
TDI engines
DSG Direct Shift Gearbox
New six speed tiptronic
quattro permanent four-wheel-drive
Chassis and suspension
Steering
Brakes and safety systems
Body
History

AUDI A3 SPORTBACK STRIKES THE BEST BALANCE

New five-door A3 offers the best combination of pace and practicality for minimal premium

• Unique new body shell permits even more rear knee and head room and increased luggage capacity while retaining sporting bias
• Premium of just £500 for all new A3 Sportback models over three-door counterparts. Prices range from £16,010 OTR to £24,625 OTR
• Available to order now for first deliveries in September
• Features familiar A3 engine range plus new turbo charged 2.0 T FSI petrol unit - 200PS, 280Nm, 0-62 in 7.0 secs, 146mph maximum
• Standard equipment mirrors three-door A3 but adds rear electric windows for all models

With up to 250PS delivered via motor sport-derived DSG transmission technology, and practicality guaranteed by an extended five-door body shell, Audi is claiming that the new A3 Sportback offers the best possible combination of pace and versatility in the premium compact sector.

Available in the UK from September priced from £16,010 OTR to £24,625 OTR, the new Audi A3 Sportback not only brings the latest Audi single frame front grille to the compact class for the first time, but also integrates even more rear passenger space and luggage capacity.

Like its three-door counterpart, the new hatchback offers the widest range of petrol and TDI engines in its segment, and combines these with either five or six speed manual transmission, optional six-speed tiptronic automatic transmission or the much lauded semi-automatic Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG). It is also the first Audi to feature a new turbo charged 2.0 T FSI petrol unit with 200PS and an impressive 280Nm torque peak, enabling the A3 Sportback 2.0 T FSI with DSG to accelerate from rest to 62mph in just 7.0 seconds, and where permissible to continue to a top speed of 146mph.

Although the purposeful styling and performance hatch pace might suggest otherwise, the A3 Sportback is also a genuinely practical car capable of accommodating up to five adults or an active family in comfort. As well as wide-opening rear doors, it offers even more knee and head room than the three-door A3, not to mention forthcoming premium compact competitors, thanks in part to the 83 millimetre increase in overall body length, and also to the fact that engines are mounted transversely and drive the front wheels, minimising engine and transmission intrusion into the cabin.

The luggage compartment also gains 20 litres more capacity than the three-door A3, giving a total of 1,120 litres with the standard fit folding rear seat lowered. In addition, it accommodates an underfloor spare wheel - an obvious advantage which is absent in some premium compact rivals.

The new A3 Sportback is available in standard, SE and Sport trim (except 2.0 T FSI and 3.2 quattro models which are equipped to Sport specification only). Equipment levels are virtually identical to the three-door with the addition of rear electric windows for all models. A wide range of extras will be offered, including a combined DVD satellite navigation system and MP3 music player and a two-part Open Sky glass sunroof system which will enable much of the roof section to be retracted for maximum fresh air (from 2005).

THE NEW AUDI A3 SPORTBACK AT A GLANCE

A3 Sportback 1.6 / 1.6 SE / 1.6 Sport

Price: £16,010 - £18,010 OTR
ABI insurance group rating: TBA
CO2 output and related tax liability: 170-173g/km /20%
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 9-arm 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: 13.2 secs
Maximum speed: 114mph

Fuel consumption

Urban: 24.5mpg
Extra urban: 47.1mpg
Combined: 35.3mpg

CO2 output: 170-173g/km

Kerb weight: 1245kg
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres
Luggage capacity: 370 litres seats in place/1120 litres seats folded
Length 4286mm
Width (exc. mirrors) 1765mm
Height 1423mm
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 Sportback 1.6 FSI/ 1.6 FSI SE / 1.6 FSI Sport

Price: £16,460 - £18,460 OTR
ABI insurance group rating: TBA
CO2 output and related tax liability: 156-161g/km /17-18%
Emissions class: EU4

Engine configuration: Aluminium in-line four-cylinder spark ignition with double overhead camshaft (DOHC) and continuous intake camshaft adjustment, 4 valves-per-cylinder, 1598cc
Maximum power: 115PS @ 5800rpm
Maximum torque: 155Nm (114lb ft) @ 4000rpm
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 9-arm 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: 10.9 secs
Maximum speed: 122mph

Fuel consumption

Urban: 32.1mpg
Extra urban: 52.3mpg
Combined: 42.8mpg

CO2 output: 156-161g/km
Kerb weight: 1265kg
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres
Luggage capacity: 370 litres seats in place/1120 litres seats folded
Length 4286mm
Width (exc. mirrors) 1765mm
Height 1423mm
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 Sportback 2.0 FSI / 2.0 FSI SE / 2.0 FSI Sport

Price: £17,820 - £19,820 OTR
ABI insurance group rating: TBA
CO2 output and related tax liability: 166-178g/km /19-21%
(tiptronic 190g/24%)
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 9-arm 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 (Tiptronic in brackets)

0-62mph: 9.1 secs (9.5 secs)
Maximum speed: 132mph (130mph)

Fuel consumption

Urban: 27.9mpg (24.8mpg)
Extra urban: 48.7mpg (47.9mpg)
Combined: 38.2mpg (35.8mpg)
CO2 output: 166-178g/km (190g/km)
Kerb weight: 1315kg
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres
Luggage capacity: 370 litres seats in place/1120 litres seats folded
Length 4286mm
Width (exc. mirrors) 1765mm
Height 1423mm
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 Sportback 2.0 T FSI quattro Sport / 2.0 T FSI Sport DSG

Price: £22,705 OTR
ABI insurance group rating: TBA
CO2 output and related tax liability: 187g/km/23% 2.0 T FSI DSG
214-216g/km /28-29% 2.0 T FSI quattro
Emissions class: EU4
Engine configuration: In-line four-cylinder spark ignition with petrol direct injection, exhaust turbo charger with intercooler, mass balancing shaft, double overhead camshafts (DOHC) and variable intake manifold, 4 valves-per-cylinder, 1984cc
Maximum power: 200PS @ 5100 - 6000rpm
Maximum torque: 280Nm (206lb ft) @ 1800 - 5000rpm
Transmission: 6-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG), front-wheel-drive, 6-speed manual, quattro permanent four-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 9-arm 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 (2.0 T FSI Sport DSG in brackets)

0-62mph: 7.1 secs (7.0 secs)
Maximum speed: 145mph (146mph)

Fuel consumption

Urban: 22.6mpg (26.1mpg)
Extra urban: 40.3mpg (45.5mpg)
Combined: 31.3mpg (35.7mpg)
CO2 output: 216g/km (187g/km)
Kerb weight: 1470kg
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres (55 litres)
Luggage capacity: 302 litres seats in place/1052 litres seats folded
(370 litres seats in place/1120 litres seats folded)
Length 4286mm
Width (exc. mirrors) 1765mm
Height 1423mm
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 Sportback 3.2 quattro Sport

Price: £24,625 OTR
ABI insurance group rating: 18E
CO2 output and related tax liability: 259g/km / 35% (manual) - 240g/km / 34% (DSG)
Emissions class: EU4

Engine configuration: Aluminium six cylinder spark ignition with fully electronic sequential injection, double overhead camshafts (DOHC) and intake/exhaust camshaft adjustment 4 valves-per-cylinder, 3,189cc
Maximum power: 250PS @ 6300rpm
Maximum torque: 320Nm (236lb ft) @ 2500-3000rpm
Transmission: 6-speed manual, quattro permanent four-wheel-drive
6-speed DSG, quattro permanent four-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 and rear ventilated 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: 7.5J x 17 5-arm design with 225/45 R17 tyres for quattro Sport models

Performance (3.2 quattro Sport DSG in brackets)

0-62mph: 6.5 secs (6.4 secs)
Maximum speed: 155mph (governed)

Fuel consumption

Urban: 18.9mpg (20.3mpg)
Extra urban: 34.0mpg (37.1mpg)
Combined: 26.4mpg (28.2mpg)

CO2 output : 259g/km (240g/km)

Kerb weight: 1535kg (1565kg)
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres
Luggage capacity: 302 litres seats in place/1052 litres seats folded
Length 4286mm
Width (exc. mirrors) 1765mm
Height 1423mm
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 Sportback 1.9 TDI / 1.9 TDI SE / 1.9 TDI Sport

Price: £17,230 - £19,230 OTR
ABI insurance group rating: TBA
CO2 output and related tax liability: 132-143g/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 9-arm 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: 11.7 secs
Maximum speed: 116mph

Fuel consumption

Urban: 40.9mpg
Extra urban: 64.2mpg
Combined: 53.3mpg

CO2 output: 132-143g/km

Kerb weight: 1335kg
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres
Luggage capacity: 370 litres seats in place/1120 litres seats folded
Length 4286mm
Width (exc. mirrors) 1765mm
Height 1423mm
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI / 2.0 TDI SE / 2.0 TDI Sport

Price: £18,030 - £20,030 OTR
ABI insurance group rating: TBA
CO2 output and related tax liability: 148-153g/km /15-16% manual
156-159g/km/17% DSG
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
6-speed DSG, 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 9-arm 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 (2.0 TDI DSG in brackets)

0-62mph: 9.5 secs (9.2 secs)
Maximum speed: 129mph (133mph)

Fuel consumption

Urban: 38.6mpg (38.1mpg)
Extra urban: 61.4mpg (57.6mpg)
Combined: 50.4mpg (48.7mpg)

CO2 output: 148-153g/km (159g)

Kerb weight: 1380kg (1410kg)
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres
Luggage capacity: 370 litres seats in place/1120 litres seats folded
Length 4286mm
Width (exc. mirrors) 1765mm
Height 1423mm
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