2016 Audi A3 Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 2016 Audi A3, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

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)

Transmission:
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	24V110000
Summary	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and 2015-2020 Golf A7 vehicles. Due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister.
Consequence	A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy	Dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed April 10, 2024. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are VW: 20UF/Audi: 20YF. Vehicles that were previously recalled under 16V-647 will need to have the new remedy completed.
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	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. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 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	AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
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.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.

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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 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.