2006 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 :	$26,140
Weight :	3329 lbs \| 1510.009 kg
MPG City :	25
MPG Highway :	31

Performance

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

Engine & Transmission

Turbocharged Inline 4 \| Variable valve timing and intake manifold
Displacement :	2000 cc \| 122.0 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

V 6
Displacement :	3200 cc \| 195.3 cu in. \| 3.2 L.
Power :	250 HP (184 KW)

V 6
Displacement :	52 cc \| 3.2 cu in. \| 0.1 L.
Power :	250 BHP (184 KW) @ 6300 RPM
Torque :	236 Ft-Lbs (320 NM) @ 2800 RPM
Valvetrain :	24 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)

Transmission:
6 Manual , 6 SMT

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	AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Manufacturer	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Mfr Report Date	20050701
NHTSA Campaign ID	06V293000
Summary	ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DURING PRODUCTION OF THE AIR BAG, EITHER THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG INFLATION MODULE MAY LEAK.
Consequence	IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE AS DESIGNED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
Notes	VOLKSWAGEN RECALL NO. JP.CUSTOMERS 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 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

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

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Q: How fast is the 2006 Audi A3? A: The 2006 Audi A3 has a top speed of 130 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2006 Audi A3? A: The 2006 Audi A3 has a wheelbase size of 101.50 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2006 Audi A3? A: The 2006 Audi A3 has a length of 168.70 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2006 Audi A3? A: The 2006 Audi A3 has a width of 77.10 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2006 Audi A3 have?A: The 2006 Audi A3 has 38.10 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2006 Audi A3 have?A: The 2006 Audi A3 has legroom of 41.20 inches.

Q: How much did the 2006 Audi A3 cost when new?A: The 2006 Audi A3 had a base price of approximately $26,140 (USD).

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2006 Audi A3? A: The 2006 Audi A3 was a Wagon.

Q: What engines did the 2006 Audi A3 have? A: The 2006 Audi A3 had the following engine options: Turbocharged Inline 4 (2000 cc | 122.0 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)

V 6 (52 cc | 3.2 cu in. | 0.1 L.) with 250 BHP (184 KW) @ 6300 RPM and 236 Ft-Lbs (320 NM) @ 2800 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 2006 Audi A3 have? A: The 2006 Audi A3 had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Manual, 6 speed SMT.