Audi A3 8Y Sedan (2020)

21% Neofiliac
Keywords: audifwdmacpherson-strutmanual-transmissionmild-hybridsedansubcompactturbocharged

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Product Overview

Audi A3 (Typ 8Y) Sedan is an affordable subcompact sedan in production from 2020. It is available with a range of inline-3 and inline-4 engines that displaced 1.0 to 2.0 liters.
Unfortunately, just like every subcompact / compact sedan based on a hatchback, the A3 Sedan has awkward proportions. Compared to its predecessor, the engines have shrunk further in size, while complexity grew. This makes for a perfect recipe for low reliability in the long term.
Audi has made a good effort in aerodynamics, with a decent 0.25 coefficient of drag to show for it. The official fuel economy rating is exceptionally rosy, though it may cast more doubts on the trustworthiness of the regulators and perhaps the owner's own sanity than it relates to reality.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 21% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Good 0.25 drag coefficient
  • Low official fuel consumption
Cons
  • Poor performance
  • Only available with tiny engines
  • Poor handling
  • Ugly
  • No independent rear suspensions

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Specifications

30 TDI30 TFSI30 TFSI DCT35 TDI DCT35 TFSI35 TFSI DCT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity425 L / 15.0 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity12.1 L / 12.8 qt12.1 L / 12.8 qt12.1 L / 12.8 qt12.1 L / 12.8 qt11.2 L / 11.8 qt11.2 L / 11.8 qt
Engine Oil Capacity5.5 L / 5.8 qt4.0 L / 4.2 qt4.0 L / 4.2 qt5.5 L / 5.8 qt4.3 L / 4.5 qt4.3 L / 4.5 qt
Fuel Capacity45.0 L / 11.9 gal45.0 L / 11.9 gal45.0 L / 11.9 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal
Passengers5
Payload555 kg / 1224 lbs550 kg / 1213 lbs555 kg / 1224 lbs550 kg / 1213 lbs550 kg / 1213 lbs555 kg / 1224 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearDisc
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearSemi-independent, coil spring
Tire Size205/55 R16205/55 R16205/55 R16 91V205/55 R16 91V205/55 R16 91V205/55 R16 91V
Turning Circle11.1 m / 36.4 ft

Construction

Body Style4-door Sedan4-door Sedan4-door mild-hybrid Sedan4-door Sedan4-door Sedan4-door mild-hybrid Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height1425 mm / 56.1 in
Size | Length4495 mm / 177.0 in
Size | Width1816 mm / 71.5 in | 1984 mm / 78.1 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front1554.0 mm / 61.2 in
Track Width | Rear1525.0 mm / 60.0 in
Weight1350.0 kg / 2976.2 lbs1225.0 kg / 2700.7 lbs1285.0 kg / 2832.9 lbs1415.0 kg / 3119.5 lbs1285.0 kg / 2832.9 lbs1320.0 kg / 2910.1 lbs
Wheel Size7 J x 167 J x 167J x 167J x 167J x 167J x 16
Wheelbase2636 mm / 103.8 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h10.1 sec10.6 sec10.6 sec8.4 sec8.4 sec8.4 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph9.6 sec10.1 sec10.1 sec8.0 sec8.0 sec8.0 sec
CO2 Emission90 ~ 95 g/km104 ~ 108 g/km97 ~ 102 g/km96 ~ 101 g/km108 ~ 114 g/km107 ~ 113 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag0.25
Fuel Economy3.4 L/100km / 69.2 MPG (combined) | 3.9 L/100km / 60.3 MPG (urban) | 3.1 L/100km / 75.9 MPG (highway)4.5 L/100km / 52.3 MPG (combined) | 5.7 L/100km / 41.3 MPG (urban) | 3.8 L/100km / 61.9 MPG (highway)4.2 L/100km / 56.0 MPG (combined) | 5.1 L/100km / 46.1 MPG (urban) | 3.8 L/100km / 61.9 MPG (highway)3.6 L/100km / 65.3 MPG (combined) | 4.2 L/100km / 56.0 MPG (urban) | 3.4 L/100km / 69.2 MPG (highway)4.7 L/100km / 50.0 MPG (combined) | 6.2 L/100km / 37.9 MPG (urban) | 3.9 L/100km / 60.3 MPG (highway)4.7 L/100km / 50.0 MPG (combined) | 6.0 L/100km / 39.2 MPG (urban) | 3.9 L/100km / 60.3 MPG (highway)
Top Speed210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph232.0 km/h / 144.2 mph232.0 km/h / 144.2 mph232.0 km/h / 144.2 mph
Towing Capacity710 kg / 1565 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1800 kg / 3968 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)650 kg / 1433 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1300 kg / 2866 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)680 kg / 1499 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1300 kg / 2866 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)740 kg / 1631 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1800 kg / 3968 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1600 kg / 3527 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)680 kg / 1499 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1700 kg / 3748 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)690 kg / 1521 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1700 kg / 3748 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission StandardEURO 6d ISC - FCMEURO 6d ISC - FCMEuro 6d - ISC - FCMEURO VId - TEMP - EVAP - ISCEURO VId - TEMP - EVAP - ISCEURO VId - TEMP - EVAP - ISC
EngineDSUDDLAADLAADSRBDPCADPCA
Engine | Bore81.0 mm / 3.2 in81.0 mm / 3.2 in81.0 mm / 3.2 in81.0 mm / 3.2 in74.5 mm / 2.9 in74.5 mm / 2.9 in
Engine | Compression Ratio16.0:116.0:116.0:116.0:110.5:110.5:1
Engine | Displacement2.0 L / 120.1 cu-in / 1968.0 cc1.0 L / 61.0 cu-in / 999.0 cc1.0 L / 61.0 cu-in / 999.0 cc2.0 L / 120.1 cu-in / 1968.0 cc1.5 L / 91.4 cu-in / 1498.0 cc1.5 L / 91.4 cu-in / 1498.0 cc
Engine | Power116.0 hp / 86.5 kW @ 2750-4250 rpm110.0 hp / 82.0 kW @ 5500 rpm110.0 hp / 82.0 kW @ 5500 rpm150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 3000-4200 rpm150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 5000-6000 rpm150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 5000-6000 rpm + 4.0 hp / 3.0 kW (electric motor)
Engine | Specific Output58.9 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in110.1 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in110.1 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in76.2 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in100.1 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in100.1 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke95.5 mm / 3.8 in95.5 mm / 3.8 in95.5 mm / 3.8 in95.5 mm / 3.8 in85.9 mm / 3.4 in85.9 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Torque300 Nm / 221.3 lb-ft @ 1600-2500 rpm200 Nm / 147.5 lb-ft @ 2000-3000 rpm200 Nm / 147.5 lb-ft @ 2000-3000 rpm360 Nm / 265.5 lb-ft @ 1600-2750 rpm250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft @ 1500-2500 rpm250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft @ 1500-2500 rpm + 50 Nm / 36.9 lb-ft
Engine | TypeTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-3 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-3 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears6-speed6-speed7-speed7-speed6-speed7-speed
Transmission | TypeManualManualAutomatic S tronicAutomatic S tronicManualAutomatic S tronic

Production

Availability2020

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