Audi A3 2012–2016 car dimensions: 4237 mm long, 1777 mm wide and 1421 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,250 kg. Braked towing is 1,400 kg.
The Attraction cabin has manual air conditioning as standard along with a basic radio featuring a small display and CD player. An electrically retractable colour MMI screen is available. Cruise control, rear parking sensors, reversing camera, blind spot warning, lane keep assist and pre-sense emergency braking are all optional extras. Higher trims add dual-zone climate and more of these aids as standard. The interior feels functional with height-adjustable seats and a clean layout.
Boot space measures 365 litres with seats up and expands to 1100 litres when the 40:60 split rear seats fold flat. The load lip sits low for easy access and a height-adjustable floor is available.
Braked towing capacity reaches 1400 kg and unbraked 620 kg. Payload is around 560 kg based on kerb and gross weights. Standard suspension suits everyday use. no reinforced or heavy-duty options are listed as standard for this model.
The Attraction cabin uses cloth seats with manual height adjustment for driver and passenger. Manual air conditioning is standard. dual-zone climate is optional. Electric front seats and front seat heating are options. An acoustic windscreen reduces noise. A panoramic glass roof is available on some versions.
Combined fuel use 5.2 l/100 km, 120 g/km CO2, Euro 5.
LongLife service up to 30,000 km or 2 years.
Euro NCAP 5 stars (2012 test on 1.4 Attraction 3-door).
Standard ABS, ESP, front/side/curtain/knee airbags, seatbelt reminders.
The 1.4 TFSI returns an official combined figure of 5.2 l/100 km on the NEDC cycle with 120 g/km CO2. Tank capacity is 50 litres. Premium unleaded 95 RON is specified.
Servicing follows the LongLife indicator, with a maximum interval of 30,000 km or two years. Fixed schedules are also available depending on use. Oil capacity including filter is 4.0 litres.
The 2012 A3 1.4 Attraction 3-door scored five Euro NCAP stars: 95% adult, 87% child, 74% pedestrian, 86% safety assist. Standard kit includes ABS, brake assist, ESP, multiple airbags and tyre pressure monitoring.
Keep the car on schedule with the correct LongLife oil. Parts commonality with the VW Group helps availability. Regular oil changes matter for the turbo direct-injection engine.
Length 4237 mm, Width 1777 mm, Height 1421 mm, Wheelbase 2601 mm (A3 2012–2016)
Sources: manufacturer data, AUDI AG brochure The Audi A3, A3 Sportback and S3, valid September 2012, Audi UK Technical Data, Audi A3 1.4 TFSI , status May 2012, Amalfi white is a solid paint in that 2012 brochure.