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Available new from: September 2003  -  May 2006

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

2wd
Auto
Diesel
3dr
Power (bhp)138 bhp
Acceleration 0-60 mph8.9 secs
Miles per tank580 miles
Insurance group get an insurance quote? 22
Road tax£255 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.
48 mpg
Insurance group22
Annual road tax£255
Price when new£21,370
Used price range£695 - £1,640
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Dimensions

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

Fuel Capacity55 litres
Weight1370kg
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?

Power138 bhp
Top Speed133 mph
0-60 mph8.9 secs
Torque320 Nm, 236 ft-lb
CO2 Emissions157 g/km
Euro Emissions Standard
4

Emissions data can vary over the lifespan of a version, typically due to manufacturer engine improvements.

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Miles Per Tank580 miles
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Equipment list & trim options

Sport 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
Sport Standard Equipment
  • CD
  • Climate control
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Front fog lights
  • Space saver spare wheel
Sport Optional Equipment
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • Service indicator
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Engine

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

Engine Size1968cc
Cylinders4
Valves16
Fuel TypeDiesel
TransmissionAutomatic
Gearbox6 Speed DSG
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 Weight720kg
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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