These are standard specifications for the 2016 Audi A3, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Automatic S tronic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel (standard), AWD |
| Production Years for Series : | 2015 - |
| Price : | MSRP: $29,900-41,100 |
| Weight : | 3175 lbs | 1440.156 kg |
| MPG City : | 23 |
| MPG Highway : | 33 |
| Combined MPG : | 27.00 |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 7.2 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 130 mph | 209.17 km/h |
| Coefficient of Drag : | 0.30 |
Engine & Transmission
| Turbocharged Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1798 cc | 109.7 cu in. | 1.8 L. |
| Power : | 170 HP (125.12 KW) @ 4500 RPM |
| Torque : | 200 Ft-Lbs (271 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 84 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.6:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum Alloy |
| Direct Fuel Injection | |
| Turbocharged Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1968 cc | 120.1 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
| Power : | 150 HP (110.4 KW) @ 3500 RPM |
| Torque : | 236 Ft-Lbs (320 NM) @ 1750 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.2 in | 81 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Compression : | 16.2:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Turbocharged Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1984 cc | 121.1 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
| Power : | 220 HP (161.92 KW) @ 4450 RPM |
| Torque : | 258 Ft-Lbs (350 NM) @ 1500 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.7 in | 93 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.6:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum Alloy |
| Turbocharged Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1984 cc | 121.1 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
| Power : | 292 HP (214.912 KW) @ 5400 RPM |
| Torque : | 280 Ft-Lbs (380 NM) @ 1900 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.7 in | 93 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.3:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
6 Automatic S tronic
Production Figures
| Total Audi Production for 2016 : | 210,213 |
| Total 2016 A3 production : | 1,871,350 |
| 2016 Audi A3 | |
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 2016 Audi A3 4 DR AWD | |
| Frontal driver : |  |
| Frontal passenger : |  |
| Side driver : | |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 4 Wheel Drive : | 10.9% |
| 2016 Audi A3 4 DR FWD | |
| Frontal driver : | |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : | |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | 10.9% |
| 2016 Audi S3 4 DR AWD | |
| Frontal driver : | |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : | |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 4 Wheel Drive : | 10.9% |
Recall
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V647000 |
| Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Volkswagen Golf, Golf SportWagen, GTI, Audi A3 sedan and A3 Cabriolet vehicles. Due to a problem with the suction pump inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system. |
| Consequence | As fuel accumulates in the EVAP system, it may leak out through the charcoal canister filter element. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. |
| Remedy | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298, Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 20Y6 and 20Y5. |
| 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:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V198000 |
| Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Audi S3 Sedan, A3 Sedan, 2016-2018 A3 Etron, 2017-2020 RS3 Sedan, and 2015-2019 A3 Cabriolet vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may malfunction and switch off the passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied. |
| Consequence | A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and update the PODS control module, free of charge. Owners letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BY. |
| 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:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 22V543000 |
| Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen, Golf R, Golf GTI, Golf A7, and E Golf vehicles. During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly. |
| Consequence | An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. An improper air bag deployment may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will replace the front-passenger air bag module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 23, 2022. A second notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available in late December 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69DY and 61C1. |
| 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.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V647000 |
| Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Volkswagen Golf, Golf SportWagen, GTI, Audi A3 sedan and A3 Cabriolet vehicles. Due to a problem with the suction pump inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system. |
| Consequence | As fuel accumulates in the EVAP system, it may leak out through the charcoal canister filter element. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. |
| Remedy | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298, Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 20Y6 and 20Y5. |
| 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:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20140605 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 19V474000 |
| Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi S3 Sedan, 2015-2019 A3 Sedan and A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 A3 e-tron, and 2017-2019 RS3 vehicles. An improper electrical contact may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) to falsely detect a malfunction and deactivate the passenger air bag. |
| Consequence | A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash. |
| Remedy | Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and reroute the cable, free of charge. The recall began September 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69Z4. |
| 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 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20150515 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V642000 |
| Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 TT roadster, A3 cabriolet, A3 sedan and A3 e-tron, 2016-2017 TT coupe, 2017 A4 sedan and Q7 and 2015-2017 Q3 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, 'Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.' |
| Consequence | If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Audi will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97CB. |
| 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. |
Data updated January 2023For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2016 Audi A3?
Q: How fast is the 2016 Audi A3? A: The 2016 Audi A3 has a top speed of 130 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2016 Audi A3? A: The 2016 Audi A3 has a wheelbase size of 102.17 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2016 Audi A3? A: The 2016 Audi A3 has a length of 175.40 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2016 Audi A3? A: The 2016 Audi A3 has a width of 77.20 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2016 Audi A3 have?A: The 2016 Audi A3 has 36.50 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2016 Audi A3 have?A: The 2016 Audi A3 has legroom of 41.20 inches.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 2016 Audi A3? A: The 2016 Audi A3 was offered as a Cabriolet, Sedan.Q: How much did the 2016 Audi A3 cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2016 Audi A3 had an MSRP of $29,900 - $$41,100 (USD).Q: How many vehicles did Audi produce in 2016? A: Audi produced 210,213 automobiles in 2016.Q: How many 2016 A3s were produced? A: Audi produced 1,871,350 examples of the A3 in 2016.Q: What engines did the 2016 Audi A3 have? A: The 2016 Audi A3 had the following engine options: Turbocharged Inline 4 (1798 cc | 109.7 cu in. | 1.8 L.) with 170 HP (125.12 KW) @ 4500 RPM and 200 Ft-Lbs (271 NM) @ 1600 RPM Turbocharged Inline 4 (1968 cc | 120.1 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 150 HP (110.4 KW) @ 3500 RPM and 236 Ft-Lbs (320 NM) @ 1750 RPM Turbocharged Inline 4 (1984 cc | 121.1 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 220 HP (161.92 KW) @ 4450 RPM and 258 Ft-Lbs (350 NM) @ 1500 RPM Turbocharged Inline 4 (1984 cc | 121.1 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 292 HP (214.912 KW) @ 5400 RPM and 280 Ft-Lbs (380 NM) @ 1900 RPM Q: What transmission did the 2016 Audi A3 have? A: The 2016 Audi A3 had a 6 speed Automatic S tronic gearbox.
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Q: How fast is the 2016 Audi A3? A: The 2016 Audi A3 has a top speed of 130 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2016 Audi A3? A: The 2016 Audi A3 has a wheelbase size of 102.17 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2016 Audi A3? A: The 2016 Audi A3 has a length of 175.40 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2016 Audi A3? A: The 2016 Audi A3 has a width of 77.20 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2016 Audi A3 have?A: The 2016 Audi A3 has 36.50 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2016 Audi A3 have?A: The 2016 Audi A3 has legroom of 41.20 inches.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 2016 Audi A3? A: The 2016 Audi A3 was offered as a Cabriolet, Sedan.Q: How much did the 2016 Audi A3 cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2016 Audi A3 had an MSRP of $29,900 - $$41,100 (USD).Q: How many vehicles did Audi produce in 2016? A: Audi produced 210,213 automobiles in 2016.Q: How many 2016 A3s were produced? A: Audi produced 1,871,350 examples of the A3 in 2016.Q: What engines did the 2016 Audi A3 have? A: The 2016 Audi A3 had the following engine options: Turbocharged Inline 4 (1798 cc | 109.7 cu in. | 1.8 L.) with 170 HP (125.12 KW) @ 4500 RPM and 200 Ft-Lbs (271 NM) @ 1600 RPMSimilar Automakers
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