Compare 2016 Audi A3 specifications by trim levels
A3 is a 4-seat Luxury from Audi, which first hit the market back in 2006.
With the price tag ranging from $30,900 to $39,600, the Audi A3 faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Acura ILX, BMW 228, Buick Verano, Ford Focus.
The Audi A3 has a maximum towing capacity of 3850 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.
The Audi A3 boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 32 to 43 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.
The maximum width and height is 70.70mm x 175.00mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.
Key Specs of 2016 Audi A3
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Fuel Tank: 13.2 gal
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Wheelbase: 103.8 in
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MPG: 23 city/33 hwy
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0-60 mph: 7.1 sec
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Ground clearance: 6 in
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Engine: 1.8L I-4
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Towing capacity: 3850 lbs
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Curb: 3175 lbs
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Tires: P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS
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Cargo: 12.3 cu.ft
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Passenger capacity: 4 - 5
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Dimensions(LxWxH): 175 x 70.7 x 55.5
2016 Audi A3 Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures
The Audi A3 is offered in 5 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades
Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Audi A3 safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.
Compare the Audi A3 specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.
Specs
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Main Info
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Body Style Luxury
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Doors 4
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Engine
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Engine 1.8L I-4,2.0L I-4 DOHC
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Horsepower 150 hp –
220 hp -
Torque 200 lb-ft. –
258 lb-ft. -
Charge system intercooled turbo
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Transmission 6-spd auto-shift man w/OD
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0-60mph / 0-100kmh 5.9 - 7.3 sec
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1/4 mile time 13.6 - 16.1 sec
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Dimensions
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Length 175 in
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Width 70.7 in
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Height 55.8 in
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Wheelbase 103.8 in
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Curb Weight 3175 lbs
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GVWR 4387 lbs
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Towing capacity 3850 lbs
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Ground clearance 6 in
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Turning radius 18 ft
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CAPACITY
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Seats 5
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FUEL
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Fuel tank 13.2 - 14.5 gal
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City 23 - 31 mpg
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Combined 28 - 38 mpg
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Highway 32 - 43 mpg
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Highway range 435.6 - 567.6 mi
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WARRANTY
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Powertrain Warranty 48 months/50,000 miles mths/miles
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Specifications 
1.8T Premium 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan |
2.0 TDI Premium 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan |
2.0T Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive quattro Sedan |
1.8T Premium 2dr Front-wheel Drive Cabriolet |
| Exterior length | |||
| 175.0 " in | 175.0 " in | 175.0 " in | 175.0 " in |
| Exterior body width | |||
| 70.7 " in | 70.7 " in | 70.7 " in | – |
| Exterior height | |||
| 55.8 " in | 55.8 " in | 55.8 " in | 55.5 " in |
| Horsepower | |||
| 170 @ 4,500 rpm | 150 @ 3,500 rpm | 220 @ 4,500 rpm | 170 @ 4,500 rpm |
| Torque | |||
| 200 @ 1,600 rpm | 236 @ 1,750 rpm | 258 @ 1,600 rpm | 200 @ 1,600 rpm |
| Fuel economy - city | |||
| 23 mpg | 31 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg |
| Fuel economy - highway | |||
| 33 mpg | 43 mpg | 33 mpg | 35 mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | |||
| 8.7 seconds | 9.8 seconds | 7.3 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
| 1/4 mile time | |||
| 16.6 seconds | 17.1 seconds | 15.8 seconds | 16.6 seconds |
| 1/4 mile speed | |||
| 81 mph | 81 mph | 88 mph | 84 mph |
| Lateral acceleration (g) | |||
| .9 | .9 | .9 | 3.0 |
| Slalom speed | |||
| 62 mph | 62 mph | 61 mph | 237 mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | |||
| 3.25/3.31 " | 3.19/3.76 " | 3.25/3.65 " | 3.25/3.31 " |
| Curb weight | |||
| 3,175 lbs. | 3,241 lbs. | 3,362 lbs. | 3,384 lbs. |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | |||
| 4,387 lbs. | 4,475 lbs. | 4,575 lbs. | 4,343 lbs. |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 103.8 " in | 103.8 " in | 103.8 " in | 102.2 " in |
| Front track | |||
| 61.2 " | 61.2 " | 61.2 " | 61.2 " |
| Rear track | |||
| 60.1 " | 60.1 " | 60.1 " | 60.1 " |
| Turning radius | |||
| 18.0 '' | 18.0 '' | 18.0 '' | – |
| Front legroom | |||
| 41.2 " in | 41.2 " in | 41.2 " in | 41.2 " in |
| Rear legroom | |||
| 35.1 " in | 35.1 " in | 35.1 " in | 31.9 " in |
| Front headroom | |||
| 39.6 " in | 39.6 " in | 39.6 " in | 37.4 " in |
| Rear headroom | |||
| 36.4 " in | 36.4 " in | 36.4 " in | 36.3 " in |
| Front shoulder room | |||
| 54.8 " in | 54.8 " in | 54.8 " in | 54.8 " in |
| Rear shoulder room | |||
| 53.0 " in | 53.0 " in | 53.0 " in | 45.7 " in |
| Luggage volume | |||
| 12.3 cu.ft. | 12.3 cu.ft. | 12.3 cu.ft. | 9.9 cu.ft. |
| Fuel tank | |||
| 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Payload | |||
| 1,102 lbs. | 1,102 lbs. | 1,102 lbs. | 1,102 lbs. |
| Drag coefficient | |||
| .30 | .30 | .30 | .30 |
2.0T Premium 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Cabriolet |
| Exterior length |
| 175.0 " in |
| Exterior height |
| 55.5 " in |
| Horsepower |
| 220 @ 4,500 rpm |
| Torque |
| 258 @ 1,600 rpm |
| Fuel economy - city |
| 23 mpg |
| Fuel economy - highway |
| 32 mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) |
| 7.4 seconds |
| 1/4 mile time |
| 15.8 seconds |
| 1/4 mile speed |
| 91 mph |
| Lateral acceleration (g) |
| 3.0 |
| Slalom speed |
| 237 mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke |
| 3.25/3.65 " |
| Curb weight |
| 3,560 lbs. |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) |
| 4,519 lbs. |
| Wheelbase |
| 102.2 " in |
| Front track |
| 61.2 " |
| Rear track |
| 60.1 " |
| Front legroom |
| 41.2 " in |
| Rear legroom |
| 31.9 " in |
| Front headroom |
| 37.4 " in |
| Rear headroom |
| 36.3 " in |
| Front shoulder room |
| 54.8 " in |
| Rear shoulder room |
| 45.7 " in |
| Luggage volume |
| 9.9 cu.ft. |
| Fuel tank |
| 14.5 gal. |
| Payload |
| 1,102 lbs. |
| Drag coefficient |
| .30 |
Interior Features
1.8T Premium 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan |
2.0 TDI Premium 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan |
2.0T Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive quattro Sedan |
1.8T Premium 2dr Front-wheel Drive Cabriolet |
| Air conditioning, front | |||
| dual zone automatic | dual zone automatic | dual zone automatic | dual zone automatic |
| Clock | |||
| in-dash | in-dash | in-dash | in-dash |
| Cupholders | |||
| front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
| Gear shift knob trim | |||
| leather | leather | leather | leather |
| 12V DC power outlet | |||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Floor console | |||
| full | full | full | full |
| Floor mats | |||
| carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear |
| Front windows | |||
| power | power | power | power |
| Rear windows | |||
| power | power | power | power |
| 1-touch window up | |||
| front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
| 1-touch window down | |||
| front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
| Instrumentation | |||
| analog | analog | analog | analog |
| Lighting - map lights | |||
| front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front |
| Lighting - dome light | |||
| fade | fade | fade | fade |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors | |||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Rear view mirror | |||
| day-night | day-night | day-night | day-night |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors | |||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Remote trunk release | |||
| power | power | power | power |
| Seatback storage pockets | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Steering wheel material | |||
| leather | leather | leather | leather |
| Air conditioning, rear | |||
| with separate controls | with separate controls | with separate controls | with separate controls |
| Auxiliary visors | |||
| driver side | driver side | driver side | driver side |
2.0T Premium 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Cabriolet |
| Air conditioning, front |
| dual zone automatic |
| Clock |
| in-dash |
| Cupholders |
| front and rear |
| Gear shift knob trim |
| leather |
| 12V DC power outlet |
| 1 |
| Floor console |
| full |
| Floor mats |
| carpeted front and rear |
| Front windows |
| power |
| Rear windows |
| power |
| 1-touch window up |
| front and rear |
| 1-touch window down |
| front and rear |
| Instrumentation |
| analog |
| Lighting - map lights |
| front |
| Lighting - dome light |
| fade |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors |
| driver and passenger |
| Rear view mirror |
| day-night |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors |
| driver and passenger |
| Remote trunk release |
| power |
| Seatback storage pockets |
| 2 |
| Steering wheel material |
| leather |
| Air conditioning, rear |
| with separate controls |
| Auxiliary visors |
| driver side |
Exterior Features
1.8T Premium 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan |
2.0 TDI Premium 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan |
2.0T Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive quattro Sedan |
1.8T Premium 2dr Front-wheel Drive Cabriolet |
| Antenna | |||
| window grid | window grid | window grid | window grid |
| Body material | |||
| galvanized steel/aluminum | galvanized steel/aluminum | galvanized steel/aluminum | galvanized steel/aluminum |
| Paint | |||
| clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone |
| Grille trim | |||
| black w/chrome surround | black w/chrome surround | black w/chrome surround | black w/chrome surround |
| Fog/driving lights | |||
| rear | rear | rear | rear |
| Door count | |||
| 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Rear cargo door | |||
| trunk | trunk | trunk | trunk |
| Tinted windows | |||
| light | light | light | light |
| Rear window type | |||
| fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed |
| Mirrors | |||
| dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote |
| Sunroof | |||
| 1st row exterior express open sliding and tilting glass | 1st row exterior express open sliding and tilting glass | 1st row exterior express open sliding and tilting glass | – |
| Spoiler | |||
| lip | lip | lip | lip |
| Front tires | |||
| P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS | P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS | P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS | P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | |||
| 17" silver aluminum | 17" silver aluminum | 17" silver aluminum | 17" silver aluminum |
| Spare tire and wheel | |||
| compact steel | compact steel | compact steel | compact steel |
| Windshield wipers - front | |||
| variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent |
| Mirrors, auto dimming | |||
| driver | driver | driver | driver |
| 2nd row sunroof | |||
| fixed glass with sunshade | fixed glass with sunshade | fixed glass with sunshade | – |
| Convertible top | |||
| power | – | – | – |
2.0T Premium 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Cabriolet |
| Antenna |
| window grid |
| Body material |
| galvanized steel/aluminum |
| Paint |
| clearcoat monotone |
| Grille trim |
| black w/chrome surround |
| Fog/driving lights |
| rear |
| Door count |
| 2 doors |
| Rear cargo door |
| trunk |
| Tinted windows |
| light |
| Rear window type |
| fixed |
| Mirrors |
| dual power remote |
| Spoiler |
| lip |
| Front tires |
| P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels |
| 17" silver aluminum |
| Windshield wipers - front |
| variable intermittent |
| Mirrors, auto dimming |
| driver |
| Convertible top |
| power |
Seats
1.8T Premium 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan |
2.0 TDI Premium 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan |
2.0T Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive quattro Sedan |
1.8T Premium 2dr Front-wheel Drive Cabriolet |
| Front seat type | |||
| bucket | bucket | bucket | bucket |
| Standard seating | |||
| 5 passengers | 5 passengers | 5 passengers | 4 passengers |
| Front driver seat direction controls | |||
| 8-way power | 8-way power | 8-way power | 8-way |
| Front passenger seat direction controls | |||
| 6-way | 6-way | 6-way | 8-way |
| Lumbar support | |||
| driver | driver | driver | driver and passenger |
| Front armrests | |||
| center | center | center | center |
| Front head restraints | |||
| adjustable | adjustable | adjustable | adjustable |
| Heated front seats | |||
| driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
| Rear seats | |||
| 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench | 50-50 bench |
| Rear armrest | |||
| with pass-thru | with pass-thru | with pass-thru | – |
| Rear head restraints | |||
| 3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable | 2 - adjustable |
| Seat trim | |||
| leather | leather | leather | leather |
2.0T Premium 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Cabriolet |
| Front seat type |
| bucket |
| Standard seating |
| 4 passengers |
| Front driver seat direction controls |
| 8-way |
| Front passenger seat direction controls |
| 8-way |
| Lumbar support |
| driver and passenger |
| Front armrests |
| center |
| Front head restraints |
| adjustable |
| Heated front seats |
| driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
| Rear seats |
| 50-50 bench |
| Rear head restraints |
| 2 - adjustable |
| Seat trim |
| leather |
Entertainment System
1.8T Premium 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan |
2.0 TDI Premium 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan |
2.0T Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive quattro Sedan |
1.8T Premium 2dr Front-wheel Drive Cabriolet |
| Radio | |||
| SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan |
| CD player | |||
| in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single |
| Speakers | |||
| 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
| Navigation system | |||
| yes with voice activation | yes with voice activation | yes with voice activation | yes with voice activation |
| 1st row LCD screen | |||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Equalizer | |||
| automatic | automatic | automatic | automatic |
2.0T Premium 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Cabriolet |
| Radio |
| SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan |
| CD player |
| in-dash mounted single |
| Speakers |
| 9 |
| Navigation system |
| yes with voice activation |
| 1st row LCD screen |
| 1 |
| Equalizer |
| automatic |
Safety and Security Features
1.8T Premium 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan |
2.0 TDI Premium 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan |
2.0T Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive quattro Sedan |
1.8T Premium 2dr Front-wheel Drive Cabriolet |
| Airbags, frontal | |||
| driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger |
| Airbags, side impact | |||
| seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger |
| Airbags, side curtain | |||
| SIDEGUARD | SIDEGUARD | SIDEGUARD | – |
| Traction control | |||
| ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline |
| Height adjustable seatbelts | |||
| front | front | front | front |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners | |||
| front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
| Headlights | |||
| high intensity low/high beam, Xenon plus | high intensity low/high beam, Xenon plus | high intensity low/high beam, Xenon plus | high intensity low/high beam, Xenon plus |
| Exterior light control | |||
| programmable | programmable | programmable | programmable |
| Remote keyless entry | |||
| keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) |
| Door locks | |||
| power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock |
| Ignition disable | |||
| Immobilizer IV | Immobilizer IV | Immobilizer IV | Immobilizer IV |
| Airbags, knee protection | |||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | – |
2.0T Premium 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Cabriolet |
| Airbags, frontal |
| driver and front passenger |
| Airbags, side impact |
| seat mounted, driver and passenger |
| Traction control |
| ABS and driveline |
| Height adjustable seatbelts |
| front |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners |
| front and rear |
| Headlights |
| high intensity low/high beam, Xenon plus |
| Exterior light control |
| programmable |
| Remote keyless entry |
| keyfob (all doors) |
| Door locks |
| power with 2 stage unlock |
| Ignition disable |
| Immobilizer IV |
Mechanical Features
1.8T Premium 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan |
2.0 TDI Premium 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan |
2.0T Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive quattro Sedan |
1.8T Premium 2dr Front-wheel Drive Cabriolet |
| Engine | |||
| 1.8L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 |
| Engine - valvetrain | |||
| DOHC | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Brakes | |||
| 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | |||
| 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive type | |||
| front-wheel | front-wheel | quattro all wheel | front-wheel |
| Exhaust | |||
| stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel |
| Steering | |||
| rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion |
| Speed sensitive steering | |||
| Servotronic | Servotronic | Servotronic | Servotronic |
| Suspension tuning | |||
| regular | regular | regular | regular |
| Front suspension type | |||
| strut | strut | strut | strut |
| Front shocks | |||
| gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
| Front springs | |||
| coil | coil | coil | coil |
| Rear suspension type | |||
| multi-link | multi-link | multi-link | multi-link |
| Rear shocks | |||
| gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
| Rear springs | |||
| coil | coil | coil | coil |
| Sequential shift control | |||
| S tronic | S tronic | S tronic | S tronic |
| Transmission | |||
| 6-spd auto-shift man w/OD | 6-spd auto-shift man w/OD | 6-spd auto-shift man w/OD | 6-spd auto-shift man w/OD |
| Axle ratio | |||
| 3.99 | 3.26 | 3.26 | 3.99 |
| Turbocharger | |||
| intercooled turbo | intercooled turbo | intercooled turbo | intercooled turbo |
2.0T Premium 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Cabriolet |
| Engine |
| 2.0L I-4 |
| Engine - valvetrain |
| DOHC |
| Brakes |
| 4-wheel disc |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) |
| 4-wheel |
| Drive type |
| quattro all wheel |
| Exhaust |
| stainless steel |
| Steering |
| rack and pinion |
| Speed sensitive steering |
| Servotronic |
| Suspension tuning |
| regular |
| Front suspension type |
| strut |
| Front shocks |
| gas-pressurized |
| Front springs |
| coil |
| Rear suspension type |
| multi-link |
| Rear shocks |
| gas-pressurized |
| Rear springs |
| coil |
| Sequential shift control |
| S tronic |
| Transmission |
| 6-spd auto-shift man w/OD |
| Axle ratio |
| 3.26 |
| Turbocharger |
| intercooled turbo |
Other Specs
1.8T Premium 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan |
2.0 TDI Premium 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan |
2.0T Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive quattro Sedan |
1.8T Premium 2dr Front-wheel Drive Cabriolet |
| Maximum towing capacity | |||
| 3850 lbs. | 3850 lbs. | 3850 lbs. | 3850 lbs. |
2.0T Premium 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Cabriolet |
| Maximum towing capacity |
| 3850 lbs. |