Audi a3 dimensions 2020

Heated Front Bucket Seats -inc: 8-way power driver's seat w/4-way power lumbar

Driver Seat

6-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Manual Recline, Height Adjustment and Fore/Aft Movement

40-20-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat

Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column

Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Oil Level, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer

Power Rear Windows

Leather Steering Wheel

Front Cupholder

Rear Cupholder

Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start

Valet Function

Power Fuel Flap Locking Type

Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry and Panic Button

Remote Releases -Inc: Power Cargo Access

Cruise Control

Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning

HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts

Illuminated Locking Glove Box

Driver Foot Rest

Interior Trim -inc: Aluminum Instrument Panel Insert, Aluminum Door Panel Insert, Aluminum Console Insert and Chrome/Aluminum Interior Accents

Full Cloth Headliner

Leatherette Door Trim Insert

Leather/Metal-Look Gear Shifter Material

Leather Seating Surfaces

Day-Night Rearview Mirror

Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror

Full Floor Console w/Storage and 1 12V DC Power Outlet

Front And Rear Map Lights

Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting

Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats

Carpet Floor Trim and Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim

Cargo Area Concealed Storage

Cargo Space Lights

FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access

Driver And Passenger Door Bins

Power 1st Row Windows w/Front And Rear 1-Touch Up/Down

Delayed Accessory Power

Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature

Systems Monitor

Redundant Digital Speedometer

Trip Computer

Outside Temp Gauge

Analog Appearance

Manual Anti-Whiplash Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints

Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest w/Pass-Thru w/Storage

Perimeter Alarm

Immobilizer IV Engine Immobilizer

Air Filtration

1 12V DC Power Outlet

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From the get-go, there are only three engines available: a 1.5-liter TFSi unit with 150 hp and a 2.0-liter TDI engine with two outputs, a 110 hp and a 150 hp, respectively. The standard gearbox is a six-speed manual, but a 7-speed DSG is offered as an option.

The exterior look makes a bold statement, with some design cues around the front fog lights looking like horseshoes. The headlights are Matrix-LED depending on options or trim level, and the daytime running lights are arranged into a 3 by 5 pattern, for an easier recognition of the car. The length of the car has grown only by 3 cm (1.2 in) from the previous generation, to a total of 4.34 m (14.2 ft).

Unlike the first generation, which had a rear independent suspension, the latest A3 has a semi-rigid axle for the engines under 150 hp. For the other ones, it has a 4-link independent system, which ads more comfort and better handling.

The starting price for the 2020 Audi A3 Sportback is EUR 28.900 for the gasoline version with manual transmission in Germany.

Follow three simple steps to get to your desired version of the Audi A3 Sportback 2020. First, select the trim that you're looking for in the drop-down below. Next, select the engine you're looking for from the second drop-down. Finally, Select the exact version you're looking for. Now, you can get to the full spec details of your perfect Audi A3 Sportback 2020.

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The Audi A3 is an upmarket family hatchback. Sharing much of its insides with the Volkswagen Golf and going head to head with similarly priced rivals including the Golf, Mercedes A-Class and BMW 1 Series.

It's most commonly found as a five-door model with a hatchback boot, known as the Sportback; this is the version we're looking at here. There are also three-door hatchback, two-door cabriolet, and four-door saloon versions of the A3, although these are less popular among buyers.

The previous-generation A3 was on sale in the UK from 2012 until 2020, when it was replaced by a new version that hit the roads in 2020. While there have been some styling tweaks to the new model and an interior upgrade, there is little else to choose between the two when it comes to boot space and dimensions.

The A3 Sportback performs well against its rivals in terms of passenger and luggage space, with plenty of room in the back seats for adults to sit comfortably, and 380 litres of boot space matching the Golf and 1 Series, and beating the A-Class.

Audi A3 Sportback dimensions

From the outside, very little has changed with the new Audi A3 Sportback compared to the old one. It has grown by 30mm in length and 30mm in width, and shrunk by 30mm in height. Despite these changes, the A3 remains 76mm shorter and 15mm lower than the Mercedes A-Class, but is now 20mm wider.

It's also 24mm longer, 17mm wider and 9mm lower than the BMW 1 Series, and 85mm longer, 26mm wider and 67mm lower than the VW Golf.

This makes it one of the wider hatchbacks on the market, which might be a consideration if you have a narrow garage, or find navigating narrower streets to be a touch stressful. On the other hand it's also one of the lowest, which might well be a selling point for drivers looking for a lower and more sporty feel from behind the wheel.

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Audi A3 Sportback boot space

There is little difference between the old and new versions of the A3 Sportback when it comes to boot space. The 380 litres on offer are all still there, maintaining its position as one of the bigger boots in this hatchback class.

Most families will find it's suitable for a weekly shop - there's space for a pushchair and luggage for a weekend away, too. But the folding rear seats will come in handy on the odd moment you need space for something bigger, or perhaps the occasional tip-run.

The four-wheel drive system on 'quattro' versions does eat in to some of that space, but the 40 litres you lose may not be an issue that outweighs the need for more grip on slippery or muddy roads.

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Audi A3 towing capacity

While the A3 Sportback - or any other hatchback of this size - is unlikely to be the best car available if you're looking for something to tow a caravan, it does have reasonable towing capability.

Its 1,500kg braked towing capacity, rising to 1,800kg for the most powerful diesel engines, is more than the Golf (1,300kg-1,500kg), the A-Class (1,400kg-1,600kg) and the 1 Series (1,300kg-1,500kg).

Just remember these cars are not intended for towing much more than a small trailer. For context, a bigger and heavier Audi Q5 SUV is capable of towing 2,400kg.

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Audi A3 weight

A car’s kerb weight is designed to give an indication of how heavy it will be in real-world use, so it includes the weight of an almost-full fuel tank, as well as 75kg representing a driver and some luggage.

In general, the lighter the car, the more economical it will be, and it’s also likely to feel more agile when steering too. The new Audi A3 Sportback sits at 1,220kg, which is lighter than the BMW 1 Series (1,365kg), Mercedes A-Class (1,350kg) and VW Golf (1,257kg). So if you're looking for the lightest upmarket hatchback, there's no doubt the Audi is likely to be your best choice.

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Overview

The A3 might be the German brand's smallest sedan, but that doesn't mean buyers are shortchanged for luxury or driving enjoyment. Based on the same platform that underpins the Volkswagen Golf, the A3 offers peppy acceleration, spunky handling, and rock-solid build quality. It inherits much of its styling from elsewhere in the Audi portfolio, starting with the trapezoidal grille that it shares with the rest of the lineup. Technology plays a key role in the A3's cabin, which includes an optional digital gauge cluster and a motorized pop-up infotainment screen. Even so, the A3 is showing its age as more modern rivals such as the Mercedes-Benz A-class are coming to market with more modern styling and features; we expect the 2020 model year to be the last for this generation of the A3.

What's New for 2020?

Front-wheel-drive 2020 A3 models now carry the Sport moniker, while Quattro all-wheel-drive models are badged as S Line. Both models are powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder; the engine makes 184 horsepower in Sport models and 228 in the S Line. Premium models now come with 18-inch wheels, a driver-selectable driving-mode system, keyless entry with push-button start, ambient interior lighting, a color driver-information screen between the gauges, new aluminum trim, and black exterior trim. Stepping up to a Premium Plus model brings in a Bang & Olufsen audio system, automatic high-beam headlamps, rear-seat USB charging ports, and an interior storage package. Audi has introduced the Final Edition package—which leads us to believe that this generation A3 is nearing the end of the road—which adds leather sport bucket seats, puddle lights that project the Audi logo on the ground outside the front doors when they are opened, and a flat-bottomed steering wheel with shift paddles. The drop-top A3 cabriolet is dead.

Pricing and Which One to Buy

We think the front-wheel-drive Sport Premium Plus model strikes the best balance of performance and features. Sure, its 184-hp four-cylinder isn't as powerful as the one in the S Line model, but it's more fuel efficient and still plenty peppy. Plus, the Premium Plus trim adds more features that luxury buyers will find welcome, such as the aforementioned 14-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system and automatic high-beam headlamps. Going all out for the top-of-the-line S Line Premium Plus puts the A3's price too close to the larger and more modern A4 sedan.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

The A3's turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder is offered in two potencies—184 or 228 horsepower—and is smooth and refined. The higher-powered version rocketed an all-wheel-drive 2017 A3 sedan from zero to 60 mph in 5.5 seconds at our test track back when its horsepower rating was 220. Steering is precise, the ride composed, and optional Quattro all-wheel drive provides all-weather assurance. Looking for more? Check out the A3's high-performance siblings: the S3 boasts 292 horsepower and the wild RS3 has a 400-hp inline-five under its hood.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

Front-wheel-drive Sport models are the most fuel efficient A3s with ratings of 27 mpg city, 36 mpg highway, and 30 mpg combined. Adding all-wheel drive to the mix drops those estimates to 22, 30, and 25 mpg respectively. We'd wager these estimates are conservative, though, since an all-wheel-drive model delivered 34 mpg on our 200-mile highway fuel-economy test route. All-wheel-drive versions of the A3's two biggest rivals—the BMW 230i xDrive and the Mercedes-Benz A220 4Matic—both delivered 35 mpg in the same test.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

Inside, the A3's cabin is as stylish and as well-assembled as its larger Audi siblings, but interior passenger space is tight, even by compact-car standards. Even though it's smaller and older than the larger A4 and A6 sedans, you don't feel shortchanged for luxury inside the A3's cabin. The spunky little sedan blends influence from Audi's sports cars—the TT and the R8—with prominent round air vents on the dashboard and an optional digital gauge display. The A3's trunk is roomy enough—we fit five carry-on suitcases in there—and the rear seats fold down to accommodate bulkier items. Finding places to fit smaller items throughout the cabin is more challenging, especially in the A3's center console, which is short on storage space.

Infotainment and Connectivity

Innovative technology is featured heavily; all models come with a 7.0-inch infotainment display that pops up from its hiding place inside the dashboard when the A3 is turned on. It's controlled by a rotary knob on the center console and features Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability; a 4G LTE–powered Wi-Fi hotspot is optional. A nine-speaker audio system is standard and will likely satisfy most users, but audiophiles will be more interested in the optional 705-watt Bang & Olufsen system that somehow crams 14 speakers into the A3's compact interior.

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the A3 a five-star rating and the 2019 model qualified for the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's second-highest honor: Top Safety Pick. Audi offers plenty of driver-assistance features, although most are extra-cost options. Automated emergency braking and forward-collision warning are both standard, but conveniences such as adaptive cruise control, a self-parking feature, and automatic high-beam headlamps are optional. Key safety features include:

• Standard automated emergency braking with forward-collision warning
• Available blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert
• Available adaptive cruise control and automatic high-beam headlamps

Warranty and Maintenance Coverage

All Audis share the same four-year/50,000-mile warranty and the company covers the first service visit for free at either the one-year or 10,000-mile mark. BMW and Acura, however, both offer more value here. The 2-series comes with three whole years of maintenance included and the Acura ILX offers powertrain coverage that stretches six years or 70,000 miles.

• Limited warranty covers 4 years or 50,000 miles
• Powertrain warranty covers 4 years or 50,000 miles
• Complimentary scheduled maintenance is covered for 1 year or 10,000 miles