Audi A3 Sportback

About the new sprout from Ingolstadt, we have already reported sufficiently. Now, the Audi A3 will be upgraded to the Sportback, which is expressed mainly in an ultra-lightweight technology that makes its predecessor some 90 kg lighter. The variant with 1.4 TFSI is thus only 1205 kg heavy. In addition, the 5-door model in comparison to the three-door between the axles is 35 mm longer.

The interior reveals a audi-typical and elegant line and a good view on the instrument panel with a curved front. Through the seats is a good lateral support given and the longer wheelbase (58 mm longer) provides enough room for three adults in the back seat. For the head and legroom a few millimeters longer available. The handbrake lever has been replaced by the electromechanical parking brake, as seen on the larger models. In the trunk now 380 liters load volume are given, which can be by folding down the rear seats to increase up to 1220 liters.

The Audi A3 Sportback will initially be the same engines as the three-door. The selection includes two turbocharged gasoline engines with 1.4 and 1.8-liter and 122 or 180 hp. In addition, a 2.0-liter diesel engine with 150 horsepower joined (later also 184 hp). Those who would like to sparingly, can later rely on the efficient 1.6-liter diesel. Two 1.2-liter turbo gasoline engine with 105 hp and stroke and stroke and 1.4-liter 140 PS will follow.

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