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Variants
1.2 TFSI 105
1.2 TFSI 105 DCT
1.2 TFSI 110
1.2 TFSI 110 DCT
1.4 TFSI 122
1.4 TFSI 122 DCT
1.4 TFSI 125
1.4 TFSI 125 DCT
1.4 TFSI 140
1.4 TFSI 140 DCT
1.4 TFSI 150
1.4 TFSI 150 DCT
1.6 TDI 105
1.6 TDI 105 DCT
1.6 TDI 110
1.6 TDI 110 DCT
1.8 TFSI
1.8 TFSI DCT
1.8 TFSI quattro DCT
2.0 TDI 150
2.0 TDI 150 DCT
2.0 TDI 150 Euro6
2.0 TDI 150 quattro
2.0 TDI 184
2.0 TDI 184 quattro DCT
A 160
A 160 DCT
A 160 CDI
A 160 CDI DCT
A 180
A 180 DCT
A 180 CDI
A 180 CDI DCT
A 200
A 200 DCT
A 200 CDI
A 200 CDI 4MATIC DCT
A 200 CDI DCT
A 220 4MATIC DCT
A 220 CDI 4MATIC DCT
A 220 CDI DCT
A 250
A 250 4MATIC DCT
A 250 DCT
A 250 4MATIC Sport DCT
A 250 Sport
A 250 Sport DCT
A 45 AMG

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
281 L / 9.9 cu-ft ~ 1011 L / 35.7 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
8.6 L / 9.1 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
4.6 L / 4.9 qt
Fuel Capacity
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
560 kg / 1235 lbs
560 kg / 1235 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
225/45 R18
205/55 R16
Turning Circle
10.7 m / 35.1 ft
10.7 m / 35.1 ft

Construction

Body Style
3-door Hatchback
3-door Hatchback
5-door Hatchback

Dimensions

Size | Height
1399 mm / 55.1 in
1421 mm / 55.9 in
Size | Length
4214 mm / 165.9 in
4237 mm / 166.8 in
Size | Width
1765 mm / 69.5 in
1780 mm / 70.1 in | 2022 mm / 79.6 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1522.0 mm / 59.9 in
1542.0 mm / 60.7 in
Track Width | Rear
1506.0 mm / 59.3 in
1514.0 mm / 59.6 in
Weight
1455.0 kg / 3207.7 lbs
Wheel Size
7.5J x 18
Wheelbase
2578 mm / 101.5 in
2601 mm / 102.4 in
2699 mm / 106.3 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.7 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
5.4 sec
CO2 Emission
217 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.33
Fuel Economy
9.1 L/100km / 25.8 MPG (combined) | 12.4 L/100km / 19.0 MPG (urban) | 7.2 L/100km / 32.7 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 6
Engine
BHZ
Engine | Bore
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.8:1
Engine | Displacement
2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc
Engine | Power
265.0 hp / 197.6 kW @ 6000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
133.6 hp/L / 2.2 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 2500-5000 rpm
Engine | Type
Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual

Production

Availability
2006 ~ 2008
2015 ~ 2018

Reviews

Neofiliac score
53%
46%
46%
Pros
  • Rather appealing styling
  • Low official fuel consumption
  • Clean, sharp styling
  • Good 0.26 drag coefficient
  • Low official fuel consumption
  • Up-rated A45 AMG
Cons
  • Only available with a small engine
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • No powerful engine options
  • Only available with small engines
  • Semi-independent rear suspensions for FWD models
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

Price

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