Full specifications
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro Ambition B.E. Specifications
Complete technical specifications for the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro Ambition B.E. — 160 hp, petrol, hatchback, 2008. Performance highlights: 0–100 km/h in 8.0 s, top speed 220 km/h (137 mph), consumption 7.4 l/100km (38.2 mpg UK · 31.8 mpg US).
General · 2 fields
Vehicle class
Passenger Car
Market segment
C-segment (Compact)
Fuel & Engine · 11 fields
Bore
83 mm
Catalytic converter
Closed-loop
Compression ratio
10 :1
Fuel system
Direct Injection
Fuel tank capacity
55 L (14.5 gal US)
RPM at 100 km/h
1,900 rpm
RPM at 130 km/h
2,450 rpm
Stroke
84 mm
Turbocharged
Yes
Valve actuation
DOHC
Valves per cylinder
4
Consumption (NEDC) · 2 fields
Urban consumption
9.8 l/100km (28.8 mpg UK · 24.0 mpg US)
Extra-urban consumption
6.1 l/100km (46.3 mpg UK · 38.6 mpg US)
Chassis · 11 fields
Front spring type
Coil Springs
Rear spring type
Coil Springs
Front anti-roll bar
Yes
Rear anti-roll bar
Yes
Front brakes
Ventilated Discs
Front suspension
MacPherson Struts
Rear brakes
Discs
Rear suspension
Multilink
Turning circle
10.7 m (35.1 ft)
Front tyre size
225/45R17
Rear tyre size
225/45R17
Weights · 7 fields
Ball pressure
75 kg (165 lb)
Gross vehicle weight
1,975 kg (4,354 lb)
Kerb weight
1,415 kg (3,120 lb)
Payload
560 kg (1,235 lb)
Roof load
75 kg (165 lb)
Towing weight (braked)
1,400 kg (3,086 lb)
Towing weight (unbraked)
740 kg (1,631 lb)
Luggage / Load · 2 fields
Boot capacity
370 L (13.1 cu ft)
Boot sill height
660 mm (26.0 in)
Exterior Sizes · 7 fields
Length
4,292 mm (169.0 in)
Width
1,765 mm (69.5 in)
Height
1,423 mm (56.0 in)
Wheelbase
2,578 mm (101.5 in)
Front track
1,534 mm
Ground clearance
121 mm (4.8 in)
Rear track
1,507 mm
Interior Sizes · 12 fields
Front legroom
930-1160 mm
Front headroom
910-970 mm
Front seat back length
635 mm
Front seat length
520 mm
Step-in height
520 mm (20.5 in)
Interior width front
1,490 mm
Rear legroom
600-830 mm
Rear headroom
920 mm
Rear seat back length
620 mm
Rear seat length
480 mm
Rear seat height
340 mm
Interior width rear
1,460 mm
Safety · 30 fields
Crash test rating
4 stars
ABS
Standard
EBD
Standard
Brake assist
Standard
ESP
Standard
Traction control
Standard
Limited slip differential
Standard
Electronic damping
Not Available
Automatic level control
Not Available
Hill start assist
Not Available
Forward collision warning
Not Available
Autonomous emergency braking
Not Available
Pedestrian AEB
Not Available
Lane keeping assist
Not Available
Steering assist
Not Available
Blind spot detection
Not Available
Fatigue detection
Not Available
Tyre pressure monitoring
Not Available
Night vision
Not Available
Pre-crash system
Not Available
High beam assist
Not Available
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Cross traffic warning
Not Available
Driver airbag
Standard
Passenger airbag
Standard
Side airbags
Standard (Front)
Curtain airbags
Standard (Front & Rear)
Driver knee airbag
Not Available
ISOFIX
Optional
Emergency call (eCall)
Not Available
Comfort · 15 fields
Central locking
Standard
Keyless entry/start
Not Available
Smartphone key
Not Available
Start button
Not Available
Power steering
Standard
Steering wheel controls
Not Available
Electric windows
Standard (Front & Rear)
Cruise control
Not Available
Air conditioning
Standard (Automatic)
Dual zone climate
Standard
Parking sensors
Optional (Rear)
Reverse camera
Not Available
Park assist
Not Available
Electric parking brake
Not Available
Start/stop system
Not Available
Interior · 32 fields
Seat height adjustment
Standard (Driver & Passenger)
Lumbar support
Optional
Electric seat adjustment
Not Available
Heated seats
Optional
Ventilated seats
Not Available
Sport seats
Standard
Leather steering wheel
Standard
Adjustable steering
Standard
Heated steering wheel
Not Available
Leather upholstery
Optional
Rear headrests
Standard
Folding rear seats
Standard (Split)
Sliding rear seats
Not Available
Armrest
Not Available
Pre-heating
Not Available
Auto-dimming mirror
Not Available
Rev counter
Standard
Trip computer
Standard
Digital instruments
Not Available
Head-up display
Not Available
Audio system
Standard
Digital radio (DAB+)
Not Available
Audio steering controls
Not Available
Audio input
Not Available
Navigation
Optional
Bluetooth
Optional
Wireless charging
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
OTA updates
Not Available
Outside temperature
Standard
Reading lights
Standard
Exterior · 21 fields
Rain sensor
Standard
Alloy wheels
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic roof
Not Available
Roof rails
Not Available
Metallic paint
Standard
Body-coloured bumpers
Standard
Tinted glass
Standard
Privacy glass
Not Available
Electric boot
Not Available
Electric mirrors
Standard (Heated)
Folding mirrors
Optional
Auto-dimming ext. mirrors
Optional
Indicators in mirrors
Standard
Front fog lights
Standard
Automatic headlights
Optional
Xenon headlights
Optional
LED headlights
Not Available
LED tail lights
Not Available
Headlight washers
Optional
Alarm
Optional
Service & Warranty · 3 fields
Service interval
30.000 km / 1 year
General warranty
2 years, onbeperkt
Body warranty
12 years
Costs · 1 fields
Road tax quarterly (NL)
€237