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3.2 QUATTRO
SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES
TRIM
MSRP
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0T FrontTrak Premium $25,930
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 Quattro $34,915
ENGINE
Type:
3,195cc V6; cast-iron block and aluminum heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 250 at 6,300
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 236 at 2,800 - 3,200
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 84.0 x 95.9
Compression Ratio: 11.3:1
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 18 / 25
 
TRANSMISSION
Type:
6-speed dual-clutch
Ratios: 2.93, 1.83, 1.30, 0.98, 1.03, 0.83
Final Drive: 4.80 (1st - 4th); 3.60 (5th & 6th)
Available with: Quattro
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Front-engine
Driveline:
All-wheel-drive
 
SUSPENSION
Front:
MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear:
Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
BRAKES
Front:
12.3 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear:
11.3 in. power-assisted discs
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
3,660
Weight distribution: 58 / 42
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 14.5
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
35.1
 
STANDARD TECHNICAL FEATURES
  • Halogen headlights
  • Low emission vehicle (LEV)
  • P225/45 R17 performance tires
  • Security system
  • Spare wheel
  • Theft-deterrent system
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
168.7
Width [in.]:
77.4
Height [in.]:
56.0
Wheelbase [in.]: 101.5
Front Track [in.]: 60.4
Rear Track [in.]: 59.3
 
Coefficient of Drag:
0.33
 
STANDARD EXTERIOR FEATURES
  • 4 doors
  • Body color front and rear bumper, door handles
  • Fog lights in front and rear
  • Power remote, folding and auto-dimming left door mirror with indicator lights
  • Power remote, folding and auto-dimming right door mirror with indicator lights
  • Rear liftgate
  • Rear window wiper
  • Spoiler in rear
  • Variable intermittent, rain-detecting wipers
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]:
95.2
Seating Capacity:
5
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
38.9
Rear Headroom [in.]: 36.9
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
41.2
Rear Legroom [in.]: 34.8
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
54.4
Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: 52.8
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
19.5
 
STANDARD INTERIOR FEATURES
  • 3 12V power outlets
  • 6-way front passenger sport seat
  • 8-way power driver sport seat
  • AM/FM radio with seek/scan, amplifier, RDS, digital signal processor, MP3 capability, 6-disc in-dash CD-changer and 10 speakers
  • Ashtray
  • Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
  • Auto-locking doors
  • Cargo area carpeting, light, net, cover and tie-down anchors
  • Cargo concealed storage
  • Carpeted front and rear floor mats
  • Cigarette lighter
  • Clock
  • Compass
  • Cruise control
  • Cupholders in front and rear
  • Door bins in front
  • Driver footrest
  • Dual-zone automatic air conditioning
  • External temperature display
  • Floor carpeting
  • Front seat center console with armrest and storage
  • Front underseat storage
  • Full cloth headliner
  • Illuminated entry
  • Illuminated visor vanity mirrors in front
  • Keyfob remote keyless entry
  • Leather seat-upholstery
  • Leather steering-wheel and shift knob
  • Lighted and lockable glove box
  • Power windows with one-touch open in front and rear
  • Reading lights in front and rear
  • Rear 60/40 split folding bench seat
  • Rear seat center armrest with storage
  • Rear window defogger
  • Remote trunk release
  • SIRIUS satellite radio
  • Speed-sensitive volume
  • Steering-wheel mounted audio controls
  • Tachometer
  • Tilting and telescoping sport steering-wheel
  • Tinted windows
  • Trip computer
  • Universal garage-door opener
  • Variable instrument panel lighting
  • Vehicle information system
STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES
  • 3-point rear seat belts in all positions
  • Airbags in front with occupancy sensor on passenger side
  • Anti-lock brakes (ABS)
  • Brake assist
  • Child safety rear door locks
  • Electronic Stability Control
  • Front adjustable and tilting, anti-whiplash head restraints
  • Height-adjustable front seatbelts with pretensioners
  • Rear adjustable head restraints
  • Rear seatbelt pretensioners
  • Side-curtain airbags in front and rear
  • Side-impact airbags in front
  • Side-impact bars
  • Traction control