After the 3-door will start soon now the practical Sportback version of the new Audi A3. With a length of 431 cm, it is only slightly larger than its predecessor, its wheelbase is increased by 58 mm to 263.6 cm.
Compared to the three-door A3 provides the five-door 35 mm more clearance between the axles and thus especially more space for rear passengers.
The lines of the five-door A3 becomes firm and is designed for optimum use of space. Even if the rear end has not been as dynamic as in the 3-door, so also the tail of the 5-door A3 exude a sporty touch.
Upon request, the look is also sharpened by the S-Line package or xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights and LED taillights.
The interior is in the style of the Audi A3 3-door, and offers all the features shown a clear and compact. Depending on the equipment and optional piano black and Alueinlagen decorate the interior of the A3 Sportback, if desired, there are also leather and Alcantara upholstery.
The boot capacity is 380 liters with the average for the class, by folding down the rear seat backs is even a volume of 1,220 liters. The trunk also has a loading floor, which can be used at two levels.
With the engines, customers can again choose between the TDI and TFSI engines, the most economical model is the 1.6 TDI with 105 hp, which is content with an average of 3.8 liters per 100 kilometers, while CO2 emissions are at only 99 g / km. With an acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 10.9 seconds and a top speed of 194 km / h the small diesel is quite quickly on your way.
Alternatively, for diesel fans still a 2.0 TDI with 150 hp (110 kW) or 184 hp (135 kW) available. The 150 hp variant sprints in 8.4 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h and up to 213 km / h. Consumption is also modest 4.2 liters per 100 kilometers.
The 184-hp Audi A3 Sportback with a consumption of 4.3 liters also sensationally economical way, provides a sprint from 0 to 100 km / h in 7.4 seconds and a top speed of 232 km / h but for top performance.
For the entry-level gasoline, the 1.2 TFSI with 105 hp, the customer must still something to be patient, this engine version comes a bit later in the program to do so. It is likely the economical petrol engine (4.9 litres/100 km) but also be quite good for fun, after all, he storms from 100 km / h in 10.7 seconds and is 193 km / h.
To start, there is a entry-level version of the petrol engines the 1.4 TFSI with 122 hp (90 kW), the sprint in 9.3 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h and 203 km / h fast. Fuel consumption is 5.3 liters per 100 kilometers.
Also a little later followed with a 1.4 TFSI 140 hp (103 kW) and cylinder deactivation. This is satisfied with 4.7 liters per 100 km sprints in 8.4 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h and 213 km / h fast.
Preliminary top model in the A3 Sportback range is the 1.8 TFSI with 180 hp. (132 kW), accelerates in 7.3 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h and 232 km / h is The consumption should be as low as 5.6 liters.
2013, a 81 kW debut (110 hp) TCNG engine for operation with Audi e-gas - a fuel that Audi itself produced in a sustainable manner. In the holistic well-to-wheel CO2 emissions balance of the A3 Sportback TCNG remains below 30 grams per km. 2014, the A3 e-tron follows with a powerful plug-in hybrid drive.
All engines are fitted with a manual 6-speed transmission, optional depending on model, there are also the S tronic with 6 or 7 courses. For the 1.8 TFSI and the 2.0 TDI is available on request and the quattro all-wheel drive.
When equipment is available for the Audi A3 Sportback, the same options as for the 3-door A3. Thus, for example, the MMI navigation system, adaptive cruise control and automatic parking assistance can be ordered.
