Audi A3 Sportback Specs & Dimensions
Technical data
External dimensions
Values shown are maximum dimensions
- Number of doors
- 5
- Turning circle
- 11.1 - 11.7 m
- Wheelbase
- 2.63 - 2.82 m
Internal dimensions
- Number of seats
- 5
- Boot (seats up)
- 280 - 465 L
- Boot (seats down)
- 1,100 - 1,280 L
Transmission and fuel
- Transmission
- Automatic/Manual
- Battery capacity
- 13 kWh
Trims and engines
Photo is for illustrative purposes
A3 Sportback Sport
RRP £28,920
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£26,777Sport models get upgraded 17-inch five-spoke alloy wheels as standard and a set of leather upholstered seats. You won’t be arguing over the temperature settings, as you also get dual-zone electronic climate control.
Sport standard equipment
- Anti theft alarm
- Immobiliser
- Anti-theft wheel bolts
- Remote control central locking
- Electronically operated child locks
- Body colour roof spoiler
- Rear wiper
- Body colour exterior mirrors
- Rear electric windows
- Aluminium window trim
- LED daytime running lights
- Light and rain sensors
- Electrically adjustable/heated/folding/dimming door mirrors with kerb view includes integrated LED indications + kerb view function for passenger side
- Auto dimming frameless rear view mirror
- Front electric windows
- Heat insulating glass windscreen
- Rear window, rear door windows and rear side windows in clear glass
- Front side air inlets in grained matt black with silver frame
- LED headlights and halogen rear lights
- Acoustic glass windscreen
- 3rd brake light
- Rear side wing doors
- Front radiator grill in high gloss dark chrome
- Exterior model badging
- Rear diffuser and grill in grained matt black with silver frame
- Cruise control
- Trip computer
- Tailgate
- Lane departure warning system
- Service indicator
- Audi drive select
- Adjustable speed limiter
- Bluetooth interface
- Camera based traffic sign recognition
- Automatic start/stop system with recuperation
- Collision avoidance assistant
- e-Call (emergency call)
- Voice control system with natural language interaction
- Electromechanical power speed sensitive steering
- MMI Navigation Plus with high resolution 10.1" colour touch screen display
- Audi virtual cockpit plus - 12.3" full HD resolution dynamic digital instrument cluster
- Park Assist with parking system Plus
- Audi smartphone interface with app store includes wireless Apple carplay, Android auto and Amazon alexa integration
- Distraction and Fatigue warning
- Front centre armrest
- Heated front seats
- Front/rear floor mats
- Front and rear headrests
- Seat side bolsters
- 3 seat bench in 2nd row
- Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
- Manually adjustable front seats
- 60/40 split folding rear seat bench
- 4 way electrically adjustable lumbar support for driver and front passenger
- Front door sill trims with aluminium inlay
- 3 spoke leather multifunction steering wheel
- Steel grey cloth headlining
- Manual boot compartment lid
- 12V socket and storage compartment in front centre console
- Single front passenger seat
- Routine cloth upholstery with front sports seats
- 3-zone deluxe automatic air conditioning
- Standard suspension
- DAB Digital radio
- USB ports with charging function in the rear
- Audi Phonebox light with wireless charging
- Audi sound system - 10 loudspeakers including centre loudspeaker and subwoofer
- Hill hold assist
- Tyre pressure loss indicator
- Seatbelt monitoring
- Electronic Stabilisation Control (ESC) including ABS, ASR and EDL
- 3x3 point rear seat belts
- Driver and front passenger airbag with passenger airbag deactivation
- Pre-sense front with pedestrian and cyclist detection
- First aid kit with warning triangle and 2 safety vests
- Front side airbags with head airbags and interaction airbag
- LED interior lighting pack - A3 Sportback
- Aluminium interior elements pack - A3 Sportback
- Inlays in volcano grey fine paint finish
6 engines available with the Sport trim
30 TFSI
- 1.5 L Petrol
- 116 bhp
- Manual
- Front wheel drive
Entry-level engine is punchy and economical, so great in town
Acceleration (0-60mph)
9.7 s
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km
First year road tax
£220
Fuel economy
50 mpg
Top speed
127 mph
Gears
6-speed
30 TFSI S Tronic
- 1.5 L Petrol
- 116 bhp
- Automatic
- Front wheel drive
Ideal for around town, and auto ’box makes it even more relaxing
Acceleration (0-60mph)
9.9 s
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km
First year road tax
£220
Fuel economy
53 mpg
Top speed
127 mph
Gears
7-speed
35 TFSI
- 1.5 L Petrol
- 150 bhp
- Manual
- Front wheel drive
Reasonably punchy petrol that likes to be revved
Acceleration (0-60mph)
8.4 s
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km
First year road tax
£220
Fuel economy
50 mpg
Top speed
140 mph
Gears
6-speed
35 TFSI S Tronic
- 1.5 L Petrol
- 150 bhp
- Automatic
- Front wheel drive
Punchy enough, and S Tronic gearbox keeps it in the sweet spot
Acceleration (0-60mph)
8.1 s
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km
First year road tax
£220
Fuel economy
53 mpg
Top speed
140 mph
Gears
7-speed
35 TDI S Tronic
- 2 L Diesel
- 150 bhp
- Automatic
- Front wheel drive
Even quicker diesel, backed up by slick self-shifting gearbox
Acceleration (0-60mph)
8.1 s
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km
First year road tax
£220
Fuel economy
58 mpg
Top speed
141 mph
Gears
7-speed
40 TFSI e S Tronic
- 1.4 L Hybrid
- 204 bhp
- Automatic
- Front wheel drive
- Plug-in hybrid
Quite pricey, but boasts good performance and great fuel economy
Acceleration (0-60mph)
7.6 s
CO2 Emissions
26 g/km
First year road tax
£0
Top speed
141 mph
Gears
6-speed
Fuel economy
For Hybrid cars, MPG displayed is combined weighted consumption
257 mpg
Photo is for illustrative purposes
A3 Sportback S line
RRP £31,250
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£28,993If you’re after sporty looks, the S Line is just for you. Both the front and rear bumpers have a more aggressive design with larger air intakes, but you also have tinted rear windows and larger 18-inch alloy wheels. Inside, you have sports seats in the front and LED interior lighting.
S line standard equipment
- Anti theft alarm
- Immobiliser
- Anti-theft wheel bolts
- Remote control central locking
- Electronically operated child locks
- Cruise control
- Trip computer
- Tailgate
- Lane departure warning system
- Service indicator
- Audi drive select
- Adjustable speed limiter
- Bluetooth interface
- Camera based traffic sign recognition
- Automatic start/stop system with recuperation
- Collision avoidance assistant
- e-Call (emergency call)
- Voice control system with natural language interaction
- Electromechanical power speed sensitive steering
- MMI Navigation Plus with high resolution 10.1" colour touch screen display
- Audi virtual cockpit plus - 12.3" full HD resolution dynamic digital instrument cluster
- Park Assist with parking system Plus
- Audi smartphone interface with app store includes wireless Apple carplay, Android auto and Amazon alexa integration
- Distraction and Fatigue warning
- Heated front seats
- Front/rear floor mats
- Front and rear headrests
- Black cloth headlining
- Seat side bolsters
- 3 seat bench in 2nd row
- 3 spoke flat bottomed multi-function leather sport steering wheel
- Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
- Manually adjustable front seats
- 40/20/40 split folding rear seat bench
- 4 way electrically adjustable lumbar support for driver and front passenger
- Twin leather upholstery with front sports seats S embossed logo
- Manual boot compartment lid
- 12V socket and storage compartment in front centre console
- Single front passenger seat
- Stainless steel pedals and front footrest in black
- Front and rear centre armrest in artificial leather
- S badging on the steering wheel
- 3-zone deluxe automatic air conditioning
- Rear wiper
- Body colour exterior mirrors
- Rear electric windows
- Chrome exhaust tailpipes
- Aluminium window trim
- LED daytime running lights
- Light and rain sensors
- S line bumpers
- Electrically adjustable/heated/folding/dimming door mirrors with kerb view includes integrated LED indications + kerb view function for passenger side
- Auto dimming frameless rear view mirror
- Front electric windows
- Heat insulating glass windscreen
- S roof spoiler
- Side S line emblems on front wings
- LED headlights with LED rear lights and dynamic rear indicators
- Acoustic glass windscreen
- Privacy glass - dark tinted rear window, rear door and side windows
- LED 3rd brake light
- Illuminated door sills with aluminium inserts at the front with S logo
- Rear side wing doors
- Rear diffuser and grill in grained matt black with inlay in dark liquid chrome
- Front radiator grill in high gloss dark chrome
- Exterior model badging
- Side sill trim in dark liquid chrome
- Front and rear side air inlets in grained matt black with dark liquid chrome frame
- Sports suspension
- DAB Digital radio
- USB ports with charging function in the rear
- Audi Phonebox light with wireless charging
- Audi sound system - 10 loudspeakers including centre loudspeaker and subwoofer
- Hill hold assist
- Tyre pressure loss indicator
- Seatbelt monitoring
- Electronic Stabilisation Control (ESC) including ABS, ASR and EDL
- 3x3 point rear seat belts
- Driver and front passenger airbag with passenger airbag deactivation
- Pre-sense front with pedestrian and cyclist detection
- First aid kit with warning triangle and 2 safety vests
- Front side airbags with head airbags and interaction airbag
- Aluminium interior elements pack - A3 Sportback
- Multi-coloured LED interior lighting pack - A3
- Dash & door Inlay in dark aluminium Spectrum
6 engines available with the S line trim
30 TFSI
- 1.5 L Petrol
- 116 bhp
- Manual
- Front wheel drive
Entry-level engine is punchy and economical, so great in town
Acceleration (0-60mph)
9.7 s
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km
First year road tax
£270
Fuel economy
48 mpg
Top speed
127 mph
Gears
6-speed
30 TFSI S Tronic
- 1.5 L Petrol
- 116 bhp
- Automatic
- Front wheel drive
Ideal for around town, and auto ’box makes it even more relaxing
Acceleration (0-60mph)
9.9 s
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km
First year road tax
£220
Fuel economy
50 mpg
Top speed
127 mph
Gears
7-speed
35 TFSI
- 1.5 L Petrol
- 150 bhp
- Manual
- Front wheel drive
Reasonably punchy petrol that likes to be revved
Acceleration (0-60mph)
8.4 s
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km
First year road tax
£270
Fuel economy
48 mpg
Top speed
140 mph
Gears
6-speed
35 TFSI S Tronic
- 1.5 L Petrol
- 150 bhp
- Automatic
- Front wheel drive
Punchy enough, and S Tronic gearbox keeps it in the sweet spot
Acceleration (0-60mph)
8.1 s
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km
First year road tax
£220
Fuel economy
50 mpg
Top speed
140 mph
Gears
7-speed
35 TDI S Tronic
- 2 L Diesel
- 150 bhp
- Automatic
- Front wheel drive
Even quicker diesel, backed up by slick self-shifting gearbox
Acceleration (0-60mph)
8.1 s
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km
First year road tax
£270
Fuel economy
55 mpg
Top speed
141 mph
Gears
7-speed
40 TFSI e S Tronic
- 1.4 L Hybrid
- 204 bhp
- Automatic
- Front wheel drive
- Plug-in hybrid
Quite pricey, but boasts good performance and great fuel economy
Acceleration (0-60mph)
7.6 s
CO2 Emissions
29 g/km
First year road tax
£0
Top speed
141 mph
Gears
6-speed
Fuel economy
For Hybrid cars, MPG displayed is combined weighted consumption
257 mpg
Photo is for illustrative purposes
A3 Sportback Black Edition
RRP £34,560
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£32,137The top-end of the Audi A3 range, the Black Edition gets matt grey 19-inch alloy wheels, sports suspension and a three-spoke sport steering wheel, as well as some special cosmetic enhancements to justify the name. They include black Audi rings front and rear, black mirror housings and black treatments around the grille, window frames and bumpers. Plus you also get the LED projection of the Audi logo onto the ground when you open the door.
Black Edition standard equipment
- Anti theft alarm
- Immobiliser
- Anti-theft wheel bolts
- Remote control central locking
- Electronically operated child locks
- Cruise control
- Trip computer
- Tailgate
- Lane departure warning system
- Service indicator
- Audi drive select
- Adjustable speed limiter
- Bluetooth interface
- Camera based traffic sign recognition
- Automatic start/stop system with recuperation
- Collision avoidance assistant
- e-Call (emergency call)
- Voice control system with natural language interaction
- Electromechanical power speed sensitive steering
- MMI Navigation Plus with high resolution 10.1" colour touch screen display
- Audi virtual cockpit plus - 12.3" full HD resolution dynamic digital instrument cluster
- Park Assist with parking system Plus
- Audi smartphone interface with app store includes wireless Apple carplay, Android auto and Amazon alexa integration
- Distraction and Fatigue warning
- Heated front seats
- Front/rear floor mats
- Front and rear headrests
- Black cloth headlining
- Seat side bolsters
- 3 seat bench in 2nd row
- 3 spoke flat bottomed multi-function leather sport steering wheel
- Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
- Manually adjustable front seats
- 40/20/40 split folding rear seat bench
- 4 way electrically adjustable lumbar support for driver and front passenger
- Twin leather upholstery with front sports seats S embossed logo
- Manual boot compartment lid
- 12V socket and storage compartment in front centre console
- Single front passenger seat
- Stainless steel pedals and front footrest in black
- Front and rear centre armrest in artificial leather
- S badging on the steering wheel
- 3-zone deluxe automatic air conditioning
- Rear wiper
- Rear electric windows
- LED daytime running lights
- Light and rain sensors
- Electrically adjustable/heated/folding/dimming door mirrors with kerb view includes integrated LED indications + kerb view function for passenger side
- Auto dimming frameless rear view mirror
- Front electric windows
- Heat insulating glass windscreen
- S roof spoiler
- LED headlights with LED rear lights and dynamic rear indicators
- Acoustic glass windscreen
- Privacy glass - dark tinted rear window, rear door and side windows
- LED 3rd brake light
- Illuminated door sills with aluminium inserts at the front with S logo
- Rear side wing doors
- Audi beam uses LEDs to project the Audi logo onto the ground as you exit your A3
- Black accents in the area of the Audi single frame grille
- Black accents front and rear bumpers
- Black accents window trims strips
- Anthracite grey Audi rings (front and rear)
- Exterior model badging
- Sports suspension
- DAB Digital radio
- USB ports with charging function in the rear
- Audi Phonebox light with wireless charging
- Audi sound system - 10 loudspeakers including centre loudspeaker and subwoofer
- Hill hold assist
- Tyre pressure loss indicator
- Seatbelt monitoring
- Electronic Stabilisation Control (ESC) including ABS, ASR and EDL
- 3x3 point rear seat belts
- Driver and front passenger airbag with passenger airbag deactivation
- Pre-sense front with pedestrian and cyclist detection
- First aid kit with warning triangle and 2 safety vests
- Front side airbags with head airbags and interaction airbag
- Aluminium interior elements pack - A3 Sportback
- Multi-coloured LED interior lighting pack - A3
- Inlays in black Impressum woven textile
3 engines available with the Black Edition trim
35 TFSI
- 1.5 L Petrol
- 150 bhp
- Manual
- Front wheel drive
Reasonably punchy petrol that likes to be revved
Acceleration (0-60mph)
8.4 s
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km
First year road tax
£270
Fuel economy
47 mpg
Top speed
140 mph
Gears
6-speed
35 TFSI S Tronic
- 1.5 L Petrol
- 150 bhp
- Automatic
- Front wheel drive
Punchy enough, and S Tronic gearbox keeps it in the sweet spot
Acceleration (0-60mph)
8.1 s
CO2 Emissions
130 g/km
First year road tax
£220
Fuel economy
50 mpg
Top speed
140 mph
Gears
7-speed
35 TDI S Tronic
- 2 L Diesel
- 150 bhp
- Automatic
- Front wheel drive
Even quicker diesel, backed up by slick self-shifting gearbox
Acceleration (0-60mph)
8.1 s
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km
First year road tax
£270
Fuel economy
54 mpg
Top speed
141 mph
Gears
7-speed
Photo is for illustrative purposes
A3 Sportback S line Competition
RRP £40,430
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£37,700This trim comes with 18-inch Y-spoke style alloy wheels, plus black highlights for the side skirts, door mirrors, front grille, and of course red brake calipers. Because red makes you stop faster, clearly. We'd save the cash and stick with S line.
S line Competition standard equipment
- Anti theft alarm
- Immobiliser
- Anti-theft wheel bolts
- Remote control central locking
- Electronically operated child locks
- Rear wiper
- Rear electric windows
- LED daytime running lights
- Light and rain sensors
- S line bumpers
- Electrically adjustable/heated/folding/dimming door mirrors with kerb view includes integrated LED indications + kerb view function for passenger side
- Auto dimming frameless rear view mirror
- Front electric windows
- S roof spoiler
- Rear side air outlets in grained matt black
- LED headlights with LED rear lights and dynamic rear indicators
- Acoustic glass windscreen
- Privacy glass - dark tinted rear window, rear door and side windows
- Illuminated door sills with aluminium inserts at the front with S logo
- 3rd brake light
- Rear side wing doors
- Sports suspension
- Type 2 socket for AC charging
- 3 pin 10 amp domestic charging cable
- Type 2 mode 3 32 amp charging cable
- 2.9 kW On-board charger
- Tool kit
- Front/rear floor mats
- Front and rear headrests
- Dual zone electronic climate control
- Black cloth headlining
- Seat side bolsters
- 3 seat bench in 2nd row
- Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
- Manually adjustable front seats
- 60/40 split folding rear seat bench
- 4 way electrically adjustable lumbar support for driver and front passenger
- 3 spoke leather multifunction steering wheel with paddle shift
- Twin leather upholstery with front sports seats S embossed logo
- Manual boot compartment lid
- Luggage compartment floor covering
- Interior lighting - glove compartment light and right hand side
- 12V socket and storage compartment in front centre console
- Single front passenger seat
- Stainless steel pedals and front footrest in black
- Front and rear centre armrest in artificial leather
- Trip computer
- Lane departure warning system
- Service indicator
- Audi smartphone interface
- Bluetooth interface
- Camera based traffic sign recognition
- Automatic start/stop system with recuperation
- Collision avoidance assistant
- e-Call (emergency call)
- Voice control system with natural language interaction
- Audi drive select (Auto, Comfort, Dynamic, Efficiency and Individual)
- Electromechanical power speed sensitive steering
- Audi Virtual Cockpit - 10.25" digital and colour instrument cluster
- MMI Navigation Plus with high resolution 10.1" colour touch screen display
- Tyre repair kit
- DAB Digital radio
- 6 passive loudspeakers
- 2xUSB-C connection with data and charging functions
- Red brake calipers
- Tyre pressure loss indicator
- Seatbelt monitoring
- Electronic Stabilisation Control (ESC) including ABS, ASR and EDL
- 3x3 point rear seat belts
- Driver and front passenger airbag with passenger airbag deactivation
- Pre-sense front with pedestrian and cyclist detection
- First aid kit with warning triangle and 2 safety vests
- Front side airbags with head airbags and interaction airbag
- Black styling pack - A3 Sportback
- LED interior lighting pack - A3 Sportback
- S line styling pack - A3 Sportback
- Aluminium interior elements pack - A3 Sportback
- Dark spectrum aluminium inlays, accent surfaces in the dashboard and centre console in platinum grey silk effect paint finish
2 engines available with the S line Competition trim
45 TFSI e S Tronic
- 1.4 L Hybrid
- 245 bhp
- Automatic
- Front wheel drive
- Plug-in hybrid
Hot hatch power, but with very low running costs
Acceleration (0-60mph)
6.8 s
CO2 Emissions
30 g/km
First year road tax
£0
Top speed
144 mph
Gears
6-speed
Fuel economy
For Hybrid cars, MPG displayed is combined weighted consumption
217 mpg
45 TFSI e S Tronic Tech Pro
- 1.4 L Hybrid
- 245 bhp
- Automatic
- Front wheel drive
- Plug-in hybrid
Acceleration (0-60mph)
6.8 s
CO2 Emissions
30 g/km
First year road tax
£0
Top speed
144 mph
Gears
6-speed
Fuel economy
For Hybrid cars, MPG displayed is combined weighted consumption
217 mpg