2018 Audi A3 Specifications

Specifications

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Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel (standard), AWD
Production Years for Series :	2015 -
Price :	MSRP: $31,950-54,900
Weight :	3175 lbs \| 1440.156 kg
MPG City :	26
MPG Highway :	35
Combined MPG :	29.00

Performance

0-60 mph :	6.6 seconds.
Top Speed :	130 mph \| 209.17 km/h
Coefficient of Drag :	0.30

Engine & Transmission

Turbocharged Inline 4
Displacement :	1984 cc \| 121.1 cu in. \| 2.0 L.
Power :	186 HP (136.896 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :	221 Ft-Lbs (300 NM) @ 1600 RPM
Bore :	82.5 mm \| 3.248 in.
Stroke :	92.8 mm \| 3.654 in.
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum Alloy

Transmission:
6 Automatic S tronic

Production Figures

Total Audi Production for 2018 :	210,213
2018 Audi A3

Handling

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: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 2024

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Q: How fast is the 2018 Audi A3? A: The 2018 Audi A3 has a top speed of 130 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2018 Audi A3? A: The 2018 Audi A3 has wheelbase sizes of 102.17 and 103.80 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2018 Audi A3? A: The 2018 Audi A3 has lengths of 175.40 and 175.50 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2018 Audi A3? A: The 2018 Audi A3 has a width of 77.20 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2018 Audi A3 have?A: The 2018 Audi A3 has 36.50 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2018 Audi A3 have?A: The 2018 Audi A3 has legroom of 41.20 inches.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 2018 Audi A3? A: The 2018 Audi A3 was offered as a Cabriolet, Sedan.

Q: How much did the 2018 Audi A3 cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2018 Audi A3 had an MSRP of $31,950 - $$54,900 (USD).

Q: How many vehicles did Audi produce in 2018? A: Audi produced 210,213 automobiles in 2018.

Q: What engine did the 2018 Audi A3 have? A: The engine powering the 2018 Audi A3 was a Turbocharged Inline 4 (1984 cc | 121.1 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 186 HP (136.896 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 221 Ft-Lbs (300 NM) @ 1600 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 2018 Audi A3 have? A: The 2018 Audi A3 had a 6 speed Automatic S tronic gearbox.