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Audi A3 Sportback S3 TFSI Quattro Vorsprung 5dr S Tronic

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1984
Trim	S3 Vorsprung
Price	£52,480
Engine Power - BHP	333
Acceleration	4.7
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	33.2
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	193
Length	4354 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	325 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1535 kg

Driver Convenience

Adjustable speed limiter
Audi drive select
Audi smartphone interface with app store includes wireless Apple carplay, Android auto and Amazon alexa integration
Audi virtual cockpit plus - 12.3" full HD resolution dynamic digital instrument cluster
Automatic start/stop system with recuperation
Bluetooth interface
Camera based traffic sign recognition
Collision avoidance assistant
Distraction and Fatigue warning
e-Call (emergency call)
Lane departure warning system
MMI Navigation Plus with high resolution 10.1" colour touch screen display
Park Assist with parking system Plus
Progressive steering
Service indicator
Tailgate
Trip computer
Voice control system with natural language interaction

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

quattro permanent all-wheel drive with torque splitter
S suspension with damper control

Entertainment

Audi Phonebox light with wireless charging
DAB Digital radio
USB ports with charging function in the rear

Exterior Features

Anthracite grey Audi rings (front and rear)
Audi Beam uses LEDs to project Vorsprung onto the ground as you exit your S3
Auto dimming frameless rear view mirror
Black accents front and rear bumpers including air inlets
Black accents in front grille and frame
Black accents in window trims
Carbon door mirror housings
Dipped beam, main beam, position light and turning light
Electrically adjustable/heated/folding/auto dimming door mirrors with integrated LED indications + kerb view function for passenger side
Exterior model badging
Front electric windows
Heat insulating glass windscreen
Illuminated door sills with aluminium inserts at the front with S logo
LED 3rd brake light
LED daytime running x3
Light and rain sensors
Privacy glass - dark tinted rear window, rear door and side windows
Rear diffuser and grill in grained matt black with inlay in dark liquid chrome
Rear electric windows
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
S grille
S3 front bumper with S specific air intake grilles
S3 roof spoiler

Interior Features

12V socket and storage compartment in front centre console
3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 spoke leather multifunction steering wheel with gear shift paddles
3-zone deluxe automatic air conditioning
4 way electrically adjustable lumbar support for driver and front passenger
40/20/40 split folding rear seat bench
Black cloth headlining
Black front and rear floor mats
Fine Nappa leather upholstery with front sports seats S embossed logo
Front and rear centre armrest in artificial leather with contrasting stitching on armrests and instrument panel
Front and rear headrests
Heated front seats
Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
Rear centre armrest with cupholder
S badging on the steering wheel
Seat side bolsters
Single front passenger seat
Stainless steel pedals and front footrest in black

Packs

Aluminium interior elements pack - A3
Extended ambient lighting package Pro with Multi-coloured contour lighting of instrument panel - S3
Storage package - A3
Technology package pro - A3 S Tronic

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
Hill hold assist
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

Trim

Black dashboard
Inlays in carbon atlas structure

Wheels

Tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	193
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	193
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	193

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1984
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	7 SPEED
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	33.2
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	33.2
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	33.2

General

Generation Mark	4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	35E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	4.7
Engine Power - BHP	333
Engine Power - RPM	5600
Engine Torque - NM	420
Engine Torque - RPM	2100
Top Speed	155 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	235/35 R19
Tyre Size Rear	235/35 R19
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	MULTI SPOKE
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height (including roof rails)	1431 mm
Length	4354 mm
Wheelbase	2631 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1984 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	55
Gross Vehicle Weight	2035 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1145 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	325 l
Max. Loading Weight	500 kg
Minimum Kerbweight	1535 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.1 m

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