2013-2020
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The A3 that became a global sedan — proof that Audi could compete with the BMW 1 Series and Mercedes A-Class in a three-box body.
History
The 8V A3 Sedan won World Car of the Year in 2014. The RS3 Sedan, with its 400-hp turbocharged five-cylinder, was the fastest compact sedan money could buy.
Timeline
2013Production begins
2014The 8V A3 Sedan won World Car of the Year in 2014
2020Production ends
Production & Heritage
Production Total500,000
DesignerDany Garand
Production Period2013-2020
Estimated Value$8K-$22K
Value estimates are editorial assessments based on recent auction results and market trends.
Technical Specifications
Engine2.0L Inline-4 TFSI
Power220 hp @ 4,500 rpm
Torque350 Nm
0-60 mph5.8 sec
Top Speed247 km/h
Transmission6-speed S-tronic
DrivetrainAWD
Weight1,395 kg
Drag CoefficientCd 0.3
BodySteel monocoque with hot-formed steel
Engine Details
Engine CodeCHHB
Displacement2.0L (1,984 cc)
Bore x Stroke82.5 x 92.8 mm
Compression9.6
Valves16
Fuel SystemCombined direct and port injection (MPI + FSI)
Engine ManagementSiemens Simos 18.1
Performance
0-100 km/h6.2 sec
0-60 mph5.8 sec
Top Speed247 km/h
Fuel Economy6.6 l/100km combined
Weight-to-Power6.3 kg/hp
Dimensions
Length4,458 mm
Width1,796 mm
Height1,416 mm
Wheelbase2,637 mm
Chassis & Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson strut
Rear SuspensionMulti-link independent
Front BrakesVentilated disc 312mm
Rear BrakesSolid disc 272mm
SteeringElectromechanical progressive rack and pinion
Tires225/45 R17
Wheels7J x 17
Stability SystemsESP, ABS, EBD, ASR, EDL
Drivetrain
Gear Ratios6-speed S tronic DSG: 1st 3.462, 2nd 2.050, 3rd 1.300, 4th 0.902, 5th 0.914, 6th 0.756
Final Drive4.769
Capacity
Fuel Tank50 L
Trunk Volume425 L
Doors4
Seats5
Source: Wikipedia, auto-data.net
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Designed by Dany Garand
From the 2010s
