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Audi A3 Saloon (Generation 4)
Photo credit: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo credit: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0
Model : A3
Generation : 8VProduction years : 2012 - 2016
Driving range (km) : 1000 - 1350 kmSeries : Sportback hatchback 5-doorsTrim : 2.0 TDI MTBody type : Hatchback
Number of seats : 5Engine type : Diesel
Engine horsepower : 150 HPDrive wheels : Front wheel drive
0-100 km/h Acceleration : 8.70 sTop speed : 216 km/h
Transmission : Manual
Fuel consumption (combined) : 4.20 L/100kmCurb weight (kg) : 1385 kgThe Audi A3 is a compact luxury car introduced in 1996 as the entry point to the Audi lineup. It fits within the compact segment (C-segment equivalent) and combines premium features with a relatively small footprint. In the US market, it has been primarily offered as a sedan, while hatchback variants have been more common in Europe.
Built on the Volkswagen Group’s modular transverse platform (unibody construction), the A3 shares its technical foundation with other compact models within the group. Its positioning targets buyers seeking a premium compact vehicle suitable for daily commuting and highway driving.
Engine options have included turbocharged gasoline (TFSI) units and, in select markets outside the US, diesel (TDI) variants. A plug-in hybrid version (TFSI e) is available in Europe. Performance-oriented S3 and RS 3 models expand the lineup. The A3 is marketed globally, with specifications tailored to regional regulations and consumer preferences.
Built on the Volkswagen Group’s modular transverse platform (unibody construction), the A3 shares its technical foundation with other compact models within the group. Its positioning targets buyers seeking a premium compact vehicle suitable for daily commuting and highway driving.
Engine options have included turbocharged gasoline (TFSI) units and, in select markets outside the US, diesel (TDI) variants. A plug-in hybrid version (TFSI e) is available in Europe. Performance-oriented S3 and RS 3 models expand the lineup. The A3 is marketed globally, with specifications tailored to regional regulations and consumer preferences.
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