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Available new from: August 2008  -  January 2009

Audi A3 Hatchback (03-12)
Audi A3 Hatchback (03-12)
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Specs Overview

2wd
Manual
Diesel
3dr
Power (bhp)103 bhp
Acceleration 0-60 mph11 secs
Miles per tank665 miles
Insurance group get an insurance quote? 18
Road tax£190 per year
Dimensions (mm)Length 4238mm
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Costs

What is the price to buy a used and new A3 Hatchback 2003 and what is the overall running cost?

Fuel consumption
Pre-2017 test standard
Official fuel economy tests explained
An improved official test for car fuel economy was introduced in September 2017.
The new WLTP test gives figures closer to a car's "true mpg" than the pre-2017 NEDC test, which tended to overstate mpg compared to what real-world drivers would get.
When looking at mpg for two cars, always check the figures were measured under the same test system. Comparing one car's WLTP figure with another's NEDC figure will not tell you which has the better mpg.
55 mpg
Insurance group18
Annual road tax£190
Price when new£17,435
Used price range£960 - £1,935
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Dimensions

What are the dimensions of A3 Hatchback 2003 and its fuel capacity and the overall weight?

Fuel Capacity55 litres
Weight1295kg
Length4238mm
Width-
Height-
Wheelbase-
Turning Circle-
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Performance

What is the BHP, top speed, torque, and CO2 emissions of A3 Hatchback 2003?

Power103 bhp
Top Speed117 mph
0-60 mph11 secs
Torque250 Nm, 184 ft-lb
CO2 Emissions135 g/km
Euro Emissions Standard
4

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Miles Per Tank665 miles
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Equipment list & trim options

SE Basic equipment
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Alarm
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Heated mirrors
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Remote locking
  • Side airbags
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
  • Traction control
SE Standard Equipment
  • CD
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Space saver spare wheel
SE Optional Equipment
  • Air conditioning
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • Climate control
  • Cruise control
  • Front fog lights
  • Service indicator
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Engine

What is the Engine size, fuel type, transmission, and Gearbox of Audi A3 Hatchback 2003?

Engine Size1896cc
Cylinders4
Valves8
Fuel TypeDiesel
TransmissionManual
Gearbox5 Speed
DrivetrainFront wheel drive
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Cabin & Luggage

What are the number of seats and doors in Audi A3 Hatchback 2003 and its boot size?

Doors3
Seats5
Luggage Capacity350 litres
Unbraked Towing Weight680kg
Braked Towing Weight1700kg
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Safety ratings

The Audi A3 Hatchback (03-12) was tested by Euro NCAP in and received the following safety ratings:

  • Adult Occupant - 4 stars
  • Child Occupant - 3 stars
  • Vulnerable road users - 1 stars

Euro NCAP provides motoring consumers with a realistic and independent assessment of the safety performance of some of the most popular cars sold in Europe. The safety ratings are determined from a series of vehicle tests, designed and carried out by Euro NCAP. These tests represent, in a simplified way, important real life accident scenarios that could result in injured or killed car occupants or other road users.

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