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Available new from: January 2006  -  November 2006

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

4wd
Manual
Petrol
3dr
Power (bhp)197 bhp
Acceleration 0-60 mph7 secs
Miles per tank422 miles
Insurance group get an insurance quote? 36
Road tax£415 per year
Dimensions (mm)Length 4203mm X Width 1959mm
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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.
32 mpg
Insurance group36
Annual road tax£415
Price when new£23,030
Used price range£1,335 - £3,370
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Dimensions

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

Fuel Capacity60 litres
Weight1430kg
Length4203mm
Width1959mm
Height1421mm
Wheelbase2578mm
Turning Circle10m
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Performance

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

Power197 bhp
Top Speed145 mph
0-60 mph7 secs
Torque280 Nm, 207 ft-lb
CO2 Emissions209 g/km
Euro Emissions Standard
4

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Miles Per Tank422 miles
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Equipment list & trim options

S line special edition 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
S line special edition Standard Equipment
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • Climate control
  • Front fog lights
  • Leather seat trim
  • Service indicator
  • Space saver spare wheel
S line special edition Optional Equipment
  • Audio remote
  • Partial leather seat trim
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Engine

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

Engine Size1984cc
Cylinders4
Valves16
Fuel TypePetrol
TransmissionManual
Gearbox6 Speed
Drivetrain4 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 Weight750kg
Braked Towing Weight1800kg
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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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