Audi A3 3dr hatchback

2.0 TDI 140 Sport

You wouldn't expect the five-door A3 to be a better proposition than its more compact brother – but it is. The Sportback still has the dull steering of the regular three-door, but at least it's got a bit more room and practicality to compensate.

  • Price

  • £20,090

  • Autocar Rating

  •  7 stars out of 10

  • NCAP Rating

  •  4 stars out of 10

Equipment

Exterior
Alloy wheels standard
Metallic paint 490
Safety And Security
Alarm standard
Anti-lock brakes standard
Auto gearbox 1420
Central locking standard
Centre 3-point belt standard
Deadlocks TBA
Driver airbag standard
Etched windows TBA
Immobiliser standard
Locking wheel nuts standard
Marked parts TBA
Passenger airbag standard
Power steering standard
Remote locking standard
Seatbelt tensioners TBA
Secure spare wheel standard
Side airbag standard
Side impact bars TBA
Traction control standard
Visible VIN TBA
Comfort And Convenience
Air conditioning standard
Climate control standard
Cruise control 210
Elec. steering adj TBA
Electric front windows standard
Electric mirrors standard
Electric sunroof 565
Heated mirrors standard
Leather seats 980
Manual sunroof not available
Power seats adj 305
Seat height adj TBA
Split/fold rear seats standard
Steering height adj standard
Steering reach adj standard
Audio, communication and navigation
Hands-free phone 375
Multi CD 315
Radio not available
RDS radio not available
Satellite navigation 635
Unique fit radio TBA

Performance & Measurements

Body type Hatchback
Boot space (max ltr) 1080
Boot space (min ltr) 350
Braking distance (m) TBA/TBA
Driven wheels Front
Engine (cc/type) 1968/4
Engine position F
Front headroom (mm) TBA
Front legroom (mm) TBA
Fuel type Diesel
Hands-free phone 375
Height (mm) 1421
Kerb weight (kg) 1320
Length (mm) 4238
Max power (bhp/rpm) 138/4000
Max torque (lb ft/rpm) 236/1750
Multi CD 315
Number of doors 3
Number of seats 5
Radio not available
RDS radio not available
Rear headroom (mm) TBA
Rear kneeroom (mm) TBA
Satellite navigation 635
Towing weight (kg) 1400
Turning circle (m) TBA
Unique fit radio TBA
Width (mm) 1765

Manufacturer's figures

0-60 mph (secs) 9.4
Max speed (mph) 129

Running Costs

% value retained (3yrs/36,000mls) 51
CO2 rating (g/km) 134
Combined mpg 55.4
Extra urban mpg 67.3
Insurance group 11
Manufacturer's warranty 3yr/60k + 3yr Paint + 12yr Perforation + 3yr Breakdown
Pence per mile 38.57
Service intervals 10k/1yr
Servicing cost over 3yrs 936
Tank capacity (gallons) 12.09
Typical contract hire rate (pcm) 414
Typical insurance quote 489
Urban mpg 42.2

Company Car Tax

 
Percentage Charge 35 35
Benefit in kind 6972 6972
Tax payable at 22% 1533.84 3067.68
Tax payable at 44% 1533.84 3067.68

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Auto gearbox 1420
Metallic paint 490
Cruise control 210
Electric sunroof 565
Leather seats 980
Power seats adj 305
Hands-free phone 375
Multi CD 315
Satellite navigation 635
 
TOTAL PRICE:  £20,090  Update Price

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