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Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI e Sport 5dr S Tronic [Tech Pack]

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1395
Trim	Sport[Tech]
Price	£37,825
Battery Capacity	13
Engine Power - BHP	204
Acceleration	7.6
Top Speed	141 mph
Length	4343 mm
Width	1816 mm
Height	1430 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	280 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1550 kg

Driver Convenience

Audi drive select (Auto, Comfort, Dynamic, Efficiency and Individual)
Audi smartphone interface
Audi Virtual Cockpit - 10.25" digital and colour instrument cluster
Automatic start/stop system with recuperation
Bluetooth interface
Camera based traffic sign recognition
Collision avoidance assistant
e-Call (emergency call)
Electromechanical power speed sensitive steering
Lane departure warning system
MMI Navigation Plus with high resolution 10.1" colour touch screen display
Service indicator
Trip computer
Voice control system with natural language interaction

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

3 pin 10 amp domestic charging cable
3.6 kw On-board charger
Standard suspension
Type 2 mode 3 32 amp charging cable
Type 2 socket for AC charging

Entertainment

2xUSB-C connection with data and charging functions
DAB Digital radio

Exterior Features

3rd brake light
Acoustic glass windscreen
Aluminium window trim
Auto dimming frameless rear view mirror
Body colour exterior mirrors
Body colour roof spoiler
Electrically adjustable/heated/folding/auto dimming door mirrors with integrated LED indications + kerb view function for passenger side
Front electric windows
LED daytime running lights
LED headlights and halogen rear lights
Light and rain sensors
Rear electric windows
Rear side wing doors
Rear window, rear door windows and rear side windows in clear glass
Rear wiper

Interior Features

12V socket and storage compartment in front centre console
3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 spoke leather multifunction steering wheel with paddle shift
4 way electrically adjustable lumbar support for driver and front passenger
60/40 split folding rear seat bench
Dual zone electronic climate control
Front and rear headrests
Front centre armrest
Front door sill trims with aluminium inlay
Front/rear floor mats
Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
Interior lighting - Front and rear roof module including reading lights, glove compartment light and right hand side
Interior lighting - glove compartment light and right hand side
Luggage compartment floor covering
Manual boot compartment lid
Manually adjustable front seats
Routine cloth upholstery with front sports seats
Seat side bolsters
Single front passenger seat
Steel grey cloth headlining

Packs

Aluminium interior elements pack - A3 Sportback
LED interior lighting pack - A3 Sportback
Sport styling pack - A3 Sportback
Technology pack - A3 Sportback

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seat belts
Driver and front passenger airbag with passenger airbag deactivation
Electronic Stabilisation Control (ESC) including ABS, ASR and EDL
First aid kit with warning triangle and 2 safety vests
Front side airbags with head airbags and interaction airbag
Pre-sense front with pedestrian and cyclist detection
Seatbelt monitoring
Tyre pressure loss indicator

Security

Anti theft alarm
Anti-theft wheel bolts
Electronically operated child locks
Immobiliser
Remote control central locking

Trim

Inlays with silk effect paint in platinum grey

Wheels

Tool kit
Tyre repair kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty	70
Battery Capacity in kWh	13
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	300
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	2.3
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	225
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	3.6
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Left Side Front
Coupler/Connector Type	Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW	3.6
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	8
Usable Battery Capacity	10.4
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb	64
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEH	60
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEL	64
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb	40
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEH	37
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEL	40

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions

EURO 6

Emissions - PHEV

WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb	26
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEH	30
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEL	26

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1395
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - PHEV

WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb	6.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb	46.3
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb	1.1
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEH	1.3
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEL	1.1
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb	256.8
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEH	217.3
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEL	256.8

General

Generation Mark	4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	24E
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	18000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	7.6
Engine Power - BHP	204
Engine Power - RPM	5000
Engine Torque - NM	250
Engine Torque - RPM	1550
Top Speed	141 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	225/45 R17
Tyre Size Rear	225/45 R17
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	5 PARALLEL SPOKE
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1430 mm
Height (including roof rails)	1450 mm
Length	4343 mm
Wheelbase	2630 mm
Width	1816 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1984 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	40
Gross Vehicle Weight	2085 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1100 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	280 l
Max. Loading Weight	535 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1700
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1550 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.1 m

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