Audi A3 3dr hatchback

1.8 TFSI

You wouldn't expect the five-door A3 to be a better proposition than its more compact brother – but it is. The Sportback still has the dull steering of the regular three-door, but at least it's got a bit more room and practicality to compensate.

  • Price

  • £18,370

  • Autocar Rating

  •  7 stars out of 10

  • NCAP Rating

  •  4 stars out of 10

Equipment

Exterior
Alloy wheels standard
Metallic paint 500
Safety And Security
Alarm standard
Anti-lock brakes standard
Auto gearbox 1450
Central locking standard
Centre 3-point belt standard
Deadlocks TBA
Driver airbag standard
Etched windows TBA
Immobiliser standard
Locking wheel nuts standard
Marked parts TBA
Passenger airbag standard
Power steering standard
Remote locking standard
Seatbelt tensioners TBA
Secure spare wheel standard
Side airbag standard
Side impact bars TBA
Traction control standard
Visible VIN TBA
Comfort And Convenience
Air conditioning standard
Climate control 375
Cruise control 215
Elec. steering adj TBA
Electric front windows standard
Electric mirrors standard
Electric sunroof 575
Heated mirrors standard
Leather seats TBA
Manual sunroof not available
Power seats adj TBA
Seat height adj TBA
Split/fold rear seats standard
Steering height adj standard
Steering reach adj standard
Audio, communication and navigation
Hands-free phone 385
Multi CD 320
Radio not available
RDS radio not available
Satellite navigation 870
Unique fit radio TBA

Performance & Measurements

Body type Hatchback
Boot space (max ltr) 1080
Boot space (min ltr) 350
Braking distance (m) TBA/TBA
Driven wheels Front
Engine (cc/type) 1798/4
Engine position F
Front headroom (mm) TBA
Front legroom (mm) TBA
Fuel type Unleaded
Hands-free phone 385
Height (mm) 1421
Kerb weight (kg) 1280
Length (mm) 4238
Max power (bhp/rpm) 158/5000
Max torque (lb ft/rpm) 184/1500
Multi CD 320
Number of doors 3
Number of seats 5
Radio not available
RDS radio not available
Rear headroom (mm) TBA
Rear kneeroom (mm) TBA
Satellite navigation 870
Towing weight (kg) 1700
Turning circle (m) TBA
Unique fit radio TBA
Width (mm) 1765

Manufacturer's figures

0-60 mph (secs) 7.6
Max speed (mph) 138

Running Costs

% value retained (3yrs/36,000mls) 47
CO2 rating (g/km) 159
Combined mpg 42.2
Extra urban mpg 53.3
Insurance group 13
Manufacturer's warranty 3yr/60k + 3yr Paint + 12yr Perforation + 3yr Breakdown
Pence per mile 40.13
Service intervals 10k/1yr
Servicing cost over 3yrs 779
Tank capacity (gallons) 12.09
Typical contract hire rate (pcm) 415
Typical insurance quote 544
Urban mpg 31

Company Car Tax

 
Percentage Charge 35 35
Benefit in kind 6361 6361
Tax payable at 22% 1399.42 2798.84
Tax payable at 44% 1399.42 2798.84

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Auto gearbox 1450
Metallic paint 500
Climate control 375
Cruise control 215
Electric sunroof 575
Hands-free phone 385
Multi CD 320
Satellite navigation 870
 
TOTAL PRICE:  £18,370  Update Price

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