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2018 Audi A3
2018 Audi S3 Sedan

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2018 Audi A3
MSRP $32,800 - $45,300
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2018 Audi S3 Sedan
MSRP $46,900 - $51,000
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Mechanical
Engine
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Displacement
2.0 L/121
2.0 L/121
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection
Gasoline Direct Injection
Horsepower
186 hp @ 4400 rpm 220 hp @ 4500 rpm
292 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque
221 ft-lb @ 1600 rpm 258 ft-lb @ 1600 rpm
280 ft-lb @ 1900 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
7-Speed S tronic 6-Speed S tronic
7-Speed S tronic
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
9.1 - 9.7 L/100 km
10.6 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
6.8 - 7.5 L/100 km
8.3 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
6.8 - 9.7 L/100 km
8.3 - 10.6 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
50.0 - 55.0 L
55.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Standard
Standard
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
1,006 mm
1,006 mm
Front Leg Room
1,046 mm
1,046 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,392 mm
1,392 mm
Rear Head Room
925 mm
925 mm
Rear Leg Room
892 mm
892 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,346 mm
1,346 mm
Trunk Volume
348 L
348 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,637 mm
2,631 mm
Length, Overall
4,455 mm
4,468 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,796 mm
1,796 mm
Height, Overall
1,415 mm
1,392 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,440 - 1,525 kg
1,570 kg
Front Tire Size
225/40R18 P225/45HR17 235/35YR19 P225/40HR18
235/35R19 P225/40YR18
Rear Tire Size
225/40R18 P225/45HR17 235/35YR19 P225/40HR18
235/35R19 P225/40YR18
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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