2009 Audi A3 Specifications

Specifications

2006 2007 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel (standard), AWD
Production Years for Series :	2003 - 2014
Price :	MSRP: $26,920-36,975 Invoice: $25,035-34,385
Weight :	3461 lbs \| 1569.883 kg
MPG City :	22
MPG Highway :	28
Combined MPG :	25.00

Performance

0-60 mph :	6.7 seconds.
1/4 Mile :	15.5 seconds.
Top Speed :	130 mph \| 209.17 km/h

Engine & Transmission

Turbocharged Inline 4
Displacement :	1984 cc \| 121.1 cu in. \| 2.0 L.
Power :	200 HP (147.2 KW) @ 5100 RPM
Torque :	207 Ft-Lbs (281 NM) @ 1800 RPM
Bore :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Stroke :	3.7 in \| 93 mm.
Compression :	10.3:1
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum
Direct Fuel Injection

V 6
Displacement :	3200 cc \| 195.3 cu in. \| 3.2 L.
Power :	250 HP (184 KW) @ 6300 RPM
Torque :	236 Ft-Lbs (320 NM) @ 2500 RPM
Bore :	3.3 in \| 84 mm.
Stroke :	3.8 in \| 96 mm.
Compression :	11.3:1
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum Alloy
Spark Ignition Direct Injection

Transmission:
6 Manual Direct Shift Gearbox with Electro Hydraulic Control , 6 Automatic

Handling

Recall

Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	16V079000
Summary	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, and 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence	In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy	Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Mfr Report Date	20050530
NHTSA Campaign ID	18V082000
Summary	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012 Q5, and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Consequence	In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy	Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R6. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Mfr Report Date	20050929
NHTSA Campaign ID	09V377000
Summary	VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 AUDI A3, TT, AND TT ROADSTER PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 29, 2005 AND AUGUST 26, 2009. THE CLOSING FORCE OF AN INTERNAL SPRING OF THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE IS NOT ADEQUATE ENOUGH TO HOLD THE VALVE CLOSED UNDER EXTREME DRIVING CONDITIONS POSSIBLY ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK.
Consequence	IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy	VOLKSWAGEN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AUDI DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE WITH AN IMPROVED VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 16, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-253-2834.
Notes	VOLKSWAGEN'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 20Q3/J3.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Component	ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Mfr Report Date	20080709
NHTSA Campaign ID	16V913000
Summary	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5 Sedan, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GTI, Rabbit and Audi A3 vehicles, and 2010 Volkswagen Golf A6 vehicles. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail during ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) activation, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control.
Consequence	A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS control module software to improve the module's self-testing abilities. Any module that fails the new diagnostic test will be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Mfr Report Date	20080901
NHTSA Campaign ID	09V333000
Summary	VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2008 AND AUGUST 2009. THE WIRING HARNESS OF A TEMPERATURE SENSOR IN THE DIRECT SHIFT GEARBOX (DSG) MAY HAVE CONNECTOR WIRES THAT WERE INSUFFICIENTLY CRIMPED. WITH INSUFFICIENTLY CRIMPED CONNECTOR WIRES, A TEMPERATURE SENSOR HAS THE POTENTIAL TO FALSELY DETECT A HIGH GEARBOX OIL TEMPERATURE, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO ABRUPTLY SHIFT TO NEUTRAL. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE SELECTOR LEVER POSITION INDICATOR WITHIN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL FLASH. IN ADDITION, THE 'DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL' INDICATOR LIGHT WILL BE ILLUMINATED, ALERTING THE DRIVER TO APPLY THE BRAKES.
Consequence	THE ABRUPT SHIFT TO NEUTRAL COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy	VOLKSWAGEN WILL REPROGRAM THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE WITH UPDATED SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
Notes	VW RECALL NO.37E3/S7 & AUDI RECALL NO. 37E5/J7.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2009 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$39,423
Avg. Home :	$232,880
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$2.73
Avg. Stamp :	$0

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Q: How fast is the 2009 Audi A3? A: The 2009 Audi A3 has a top speed of 130 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2009 Audi A3? A: The 2009 Audi A3 has a wheelbase size of 101.50 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2009 Audi A3? A: The 2009 Audi A3 has a length of 168.70 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2009 Audi A3? A: The 2009 Audi A3 has a width of 77.40 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2009 Audi A3 have?A: The 2009 Audi A3 has 38.90 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2009 Audi A3 have?A: The 2009 Audi A3 has legroom of 41.20 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2009 Audi A3? A: The 2009 Audi A3 was a Wagon.

Q: How much did the 2009 Audi A3 cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2009 Audi A3 had an MSRP of $26,920 - $$36,975 (USD).

Q: What engines did the 2009 Audi A3 have? A: The 2009 Audi A3 had the following engine options: Turbocharged Inline 4 (1984 cc | 121.1 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 200 HP (147.2 KW) @ 5100 RPM and 207 Ft-Lbs (281 NM) @ 1800 RPM

V 6 (3200 cc | 195.3 cu in. | 3.2 L.) with 250 HP (184 KW) @ 6300 RPM and 236 Ft-Lbs (320 NM) @ 2500 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 2009 Audi A3 have? A: The 2009 Audi A3 had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Manual Direct Shift Gearbox with Electro Hydraulic Control, 6 speed Automatic.