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Audi A3 Sportback S3 TFSI 300 Quattro 5dr S Tronic

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Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1984
Trim	S3
Price	£35,775
Engine Power - BHP	300
Acceleration	4.7
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	34.4
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	186
Length	4322 mm
Width	1785 mm
Height	1404 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	340 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1490 kg

Driver Convenience

Audi drive select
Audi smartphone interface
Automatic start/stop system
Colour driver's information system display
Instrument dials with S3 logo
Mobile telephone preparation - bluetooth interface
Progressive power assisted steering
SD card based MMI navigation
Service interval indicator
Speed limit display
Voice control system
Voice recognition for navigation system

Entertainment

2 USB interfaces and Aux-In jack
Audi music interface
CD player
DAB Digital radio
MMI radio plus with 7" colour MMI screen and MMI controller
Online entertainment

Exterior Features

Aluminium door mirror housings
Aluminium window trim
Audi Beam
Auto dimming interior rear view mirror
Electric front windows
Electric rear windows
Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors with integrated LED side indicators
Headlight washers
Heated windscreen washer jets
Illuminated door sill trims with S logo
LED daytime running lights
Light and rain sensors
Platinum grey S radiator grille with chrome plated dual struts and S3 logo
Rear wiper
S body styling with front bumper 'S' specific air intake grille, rear diffuser with platinum grey insert, roof spoiler
Sport specific side air inlet grille and diffuser insert
Twin oval chrome trimmed exhaust tailpipes

Interior Features

3 adjustable rear headrests
3 spoke leather multifunction sports steering wheel with paddle shift gear change controls
60/40 split folding rear seat
Adjustable front centre armrest
Aluminium door sill trims
Black cloth headlining
Dual zone electronic climate control
Front and rear interior lights with delay
Front/rear floor mats
Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
Isofix child seat preparation for front passenger/outer rear seats inc passenger airbag deactivation including top tether
Lashing point in luggage compartment
Manual height adjustable front seats
Stainless steel pedals
Storage compartments in doors side trims, centre console and under front drivers seat
Tool kit

Packs

LED interior light pack - A3/RS3
Non smoking pack - A3
Storage and luggage pack - A3/RS3

Safety

3 point seatbelts on all seats
ABS/EBD
Active bonnet
Active front headrests
Airbags - front driver/passenger, front & rear side, curtain, drivers knee
ASR
EDL
Electromechanical parking brake
ESC - Electronic Stability Control + traction control
Front passenger airbag deactivation
Hill hold assist
Manual rear child locks
Multi-Collision braking
Seatbelt warning
Tyre pressure warning
Warning triangle and first aid kit

Security

Anti theft alarm
Anti-theft wheel bolts
Remote control central locking
Thatcham category 1 alarm + immobiliser

Technical

Quattro permanent four wheel drive
S sports suspension

Trim

Aluminium air vent surrounds
Aluminium trim elements
Matt brushed aluminium inlays

Wheels

Tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	186
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - Max	188
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - Min	186

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1984
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	7 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	34.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - Max	34
WLTP - MPG - Comb - Min	34.4

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	40E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
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	300
Engine Power - RPM	5300
Engine Torque - NM	400
Engine Torque - RPM	2000
Top Speed	155 mph

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	225/40 R18
Tyre Size Rear	225/40 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	5 TWIN SPOKE
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1404 mm
Length	4322 mm
Wheelbase	2631 mm
Width	1785 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1966 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	55
Gross Vehicle Weight	2045 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1180 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	340 l
Max. Loading Weight	555 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Minimum Kerbweight	1490 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.9 m

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