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Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI Edition 1 5dr [Comfort+Sound]

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	1968
Trim	Edition 1 [C+S]
Price	£36,060
Engine Power - BHP	150
Acceleration	8.5
Top Speed	142 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	61.4
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	121
Length	4343 mm
Width	1816 mm
Height	1425 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	380 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1395 kg

Driver Convenience

Audi connect emergency call and service
Audi drive select (Auto, Comfort, Dynamic, Efficiency and Individual)
Audi smartphone interface
Audi virtual cockpit plus - 12.3" full HD resolution dynamic digital instrument cluster
Automatic start/stop system with recuperation
Bluetooth interface
Collision avoidance assistant
Electromechanical power speed sensitive steering
Lane departure warning system
MMI Navigation Plus with high resolution 10.1" colour touch screen display
Reversing camera
Service indicator
Trip computer
Voice control system with natural language interaction

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Sports suspension

Entertainment

2xUSB-C connection with data and charging functions
Bang and Olufsen premium sound system with 3D sound
DAB Digital radio

Exterior Features

3rd brake light
Acoustic glass windscreen
Audi matrix LED headlights with LED rear lights + dynamic front and rear indicators
Auto dimming frameless rear view mirror
Body colour front spoiler blade
Front electric windows
Headlight washers
Illuminated aluminium inserts front door sills with S logo
LED daytime running lights
Light and rain sensors
Privacy glass - dark tinted rear window, rear door and side windows
Rear diffuser in grained matt black
Rear electric windows
Rear side air outlets in grained matt black
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
S roof spoiler

Interior Features

12V socket and storage compartment in front centre console
3 seat bench in 2nd row
4 way electrically adjustable lumbar support for driver and front passenger
40/20/40 split folding rear seat bench with cupholder
Black cloth headlining
Dual zone electronic climate control
Front and rear centre armrest in leather
Front and rear headrests
Front/rear floor mats
Heated front seats
Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
Interior lighting - glove compartment light and right hand side
Luggage compartment floor covering
Seat side bolsters
Single front passenger seat
Stainless steel pedals and front footrest in black

Packs

Aluminium interior elements pack - A3 Sportback
Black styling pack - A3 Sportback
Dinamica microfibre/mono.pur 550 artificial leather pack - A3 Sportback
Extended ambient lighting pack - A3 Sportback
LED interior lighting pack - A3 Sportback Edition 1/Vorsprung

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 lock
Immobiliser
Remote control central locking

Trim

Accent surfaces in the dashboard and centre console in platinum grey silk effect paint finish
Dark spectrum aluminium inlays

Wheels

19" 5 arm trapezoid design alloy wheels in titanium matt grey with diamond cut finish

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	121
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	123
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	121

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1968
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	61.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	60.1
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	61.4

General

AdBlue	Yes
Generation Mark	4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	23E
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	89
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	81
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	68
NCAP Safety Assist %	73
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	8.5
Engine Power - BHP	150
Engine Power - RPM	3250
Engine Torque - NM	340
Engine Torque - RPM	1600
Top Speed	142 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	5 ARM TRAPEZOID
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1425 mm
Height (including roof rails)	1449 mm
Length	4343 mm
Wheelbase	2636 mm
Width	1816 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1984 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	50
Gross Vehicle Weight	1950 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1200 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	380 l
Max. Loading Weight	555 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1800
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	730
Minimum Kerbweight	1395 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.1 m

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